San Diego is an expensive city - everyone who lives here knows this - but there are plenty of things to do for free here that are just as worthwhile, if not more worthwhile, as spending an arm, a leg, and half your monthly paycheck on. For starters, San Diego has an abundance of free outdoor activities because nobody has figured out how to charge for the mountains or the ocean or fresh air... yet.

And there is plenty to see in the city - public parks, beautiful walks, free museums, open access art installations, farmers markets, beaches, hikes, and more that are one hundred percent cost free, except for the effort go get there.

Below find our list of things to do in San Diego without spending a dime, updated regularly with new activities. Want even more ideas? Check out our massive guide to things to do in San Diego.

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