Balboa Park tends to get all the glory when it comes to free museums, but don\u2019t overlook the Cabrillo National Monument, a.k.a. the forgotten step-cousin of parks in San Diego. Take a tour of the area dedicated to the Spanish explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, who landed in San Diego in 1542. Sure, he wasn\u2019t exactly in town to build sandcastles with the locals, but alas, many spots in the city are now named after him. Check out the small museum on-site, complete with artifacts and period clothing. Next, stroll over to the Old Point Loma Lighthouse. Not only can you walk up the twisty, narrow stairs and check out the old equipment, you can also see how the Israel family spent their everyday lives living in the lighthouse. Hint: You\u2019re going to want to hug your Netflix\u00ae subscription after the tour. Price: Free without a car, $5 for parking.<\/p>\n
South of the Border\u2014Almost \u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"Photo](\"http:\/\/expedia.blog.ca.local\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/cw14_1_San-Diego-Fish-Taco.jpg\")
<\/a>Photo attribution: Flickr\/Creative Commons\/Alan Levine\/Via\/https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/9ikCu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nIf you get confused about whether you\u2019re in Mexico or America when eating in San Diego, no worries. With Tijuana 20 minutes south of the city, San Diego chefs are often inspired by Mexican flavours. Thus, we have some of the best burritos and tacos in the States. Ok, so the tacos aren\u2019t always free, but they typically only run a few U.S. dollars. Pile on steaming hot carnitas and crisp cilantro sprigs, and go ahead and add salty French fries between the tortillas. Whether you want to eat in a fine-dining restaurant or a hole-in-the-wall joint with bars on the windows, get your stomach ready for some spicy deliciousness. Bring some Tums\u00ae. Price: $1-5.<\/p>\n
Getting Spacey<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\nOn the first Wednesday night of each month, the San Diego Astronomy Association sets up a number of high-powered telescopes for public use. Take a peek at Mars, Saturn, the moon, and binary stars. Yes, there are a few spaced-out individuals who want a turn too, but by and large, it\u2019s a family-friendly event. People do call us a \u201cfar out\u201d city, after all. Price: Free.<\/p>\n
Sand in All the Right Places \u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\nWhen it comes right down to it, the best attraction in San Diego is completely free: the beach. There are over 110 km of shore in San Diego, and each beach has its own distinct personality<\/a>. Sorry, everywhere else. You just can\u2019t beat San Diego\u2019s hot sands, clear skies, and cute, shaggy surfers running into the waves. Whether you want to hang out by the bumper cars in Mission Beach or watch paragliders slice through the air in La Jolla, there\u2019s a sandy patch waiting for you. Price: Free.<\/p>\nTo Market, to Market <\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"Photo](\"http:\/\/expedia.blog.ca.local\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/cw14_2_San-Diego-Farmers-Market.jpg\")
<\/a>Photo attribution: Flickr\/Creative Commons\/Aaron Fulkerson\/Via\/https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/a6zhz8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nSpeaking of food, did you miss the afternoon farmers market near your hotel? No worries; it\u2019ll be in a different part of the city tomorrow. Farmers markets are big deals in San Diego, with a different neighbourhood hosting one each week. It\u2019s not just the food, either. Many of the markets include live bands, bounce houses, non-scary clowns, and slightly perilous donkey rides. One of the best markets is the Saturday Mercado in Little Italy. Spanning a number of city blocks, you can sample everything from apples and cheesecake to organic peanut butter. And of course, don\u2019t leave without buying some kale. Kale chips, kale salad, kale slogan T-shirts\u2014San Diego is all about that green stuff. Price: Free.<\/p>\n
Some might call it America\u2019s classiest city, some might call it a whale\u2019s favourite body part, but whatever it is, San Diego can be a cheap date, too.<\/p>\n
<\/a>If you get confused about whether you\u2019re in Mexico or America when eating in San Diego, no worries. With Tijuana 20 minutes south of the city, San Diego chefs are often inspired by Mexican flavours. Thus, we have some of the best burritos and tacos in the States. Ok, so the tacos aren\u2019t always free, but they typically only run a few U.S. dollars. Pile on steaming hot carnitas and crisp cilantro sprigs, and go ahead and add salty French fries between the tortillas. Whether you want to eat in a fine-dining restaurant or a hole-in-the-wall joint with bars on the windows, get your stomach ready for some spicy deliciousness. Bring some Tums\u00ae. Price: $1-5.<\/p>\n
Getting Spacey<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\nOn the first Wednesday night of each month, the San Diego Astronomy Association sets up a number of high-powered telescopes for public use. Take a peek at Mars, Saturn, the moon, and binary stars. Yes, there are a few spaced-out individuals who want a turn too, but by and large, it\u2019s a family-friendly event. People do call us a \u201cfar out\u201d city, after all. Price: Free.<\/p>\n
Sand in All the Right Places \u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\nWhen it comes right down to it, the best attraction in San Diego is completely free: the beach. There are over 110 km of shore in San Diego, and each beach has its own distinct personality<\/a>. Sorry, everywhere else. You just can\u2019t beat San Diego\u2019s hot sands, clear skies, and cute, shaggy surfers running into the waves. Whether you want to hang out by the bumper cars in Mission Beach or watch paragliders slice through the air in La Jolla, there\u2019s a sandy patch waiting for you. Price: Free.<\/p>\nTo Market, to Market <\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/a>Photo attribution: Flickr\/Creative Commons\/Aaron Fulkerson\/Via\/https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/a6zhz8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nSpeaking of food, did you miss the afternoon farmers market near your hotel? No worries; it\u2019ll be in a different part of the city tomorrow. Farmers markets are big deals in San Diego, with a different neighbourhood hosting one each week. It\u2019s not just the food, either. Many of the markets include live bands, bounce houses, non-scary clowns, and slightly perilous donkey rides. One of the best markets is the Saturday Mercado in Little Italy. Spanning a number of city blocks, you can sample everything from apples and cheesecake to organic peanut butter. And of course, don\u2019t leave without buying some kale. Kale chips, kale salad, kale slogan T-shirts\u2014San Diego is all about that green stuff. Price: Free.<\/p>\n
Some might call it America\u2019s classiest city, some might call it a whale\u2019s favourite body part, but whatever it is, San Diego can be a cheap date, too.<\/p>\n
When it comes right down to it, the best attraction in San Diego is completely free: the beach. There are over 110 km of shore in San Diego, and each beach has its own distinct personality<\/a>. Sorry, everywhere else. You just can\u2019t beat San Diego\u2019s hot sands, clear skies, and cute, shaggy surfers running into the waves. Whether you want to hang out by the bumper cars in Mission Beach or watch paragliders slice through the air in La Jolla, there\u2019s a sandy patch waiting for you. Price: Free.<\/p>\n Speaking of food, did you miss the afternoon farmers market near your hotel? No worries; it\u2019ll be in a different part of the city tomorrow. Farmers markets are big deals in San Diego, with a different neighbourhood hosting one each week. It\u2019s not just the food, either. Many of the markets include live bands, bounce houses, non-scary clowns, and slightly perilous donkey rides. One of the best markets is the Saturday Mercado in Little Italy. Spanning a number of city blocks, you can sample everything from apples and cheesecake to organic peanut butter. And of course, don\u2019t leave without buying some kale. Kale chips, kale salad, kale slogan T-shirts\u2014San Diego is all about that green stuff. Price: Free.<\/p>\n Some might call it America\u2019s classiest city, some might call it a whale\u2019s favourite body part, but whatever it is, San Diego can be a cheap date, too.<\/p>\nTo Market, to Market <\/strong><\/h2>\n
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