Best Free Things to Do in San Diego, Part II, San Diego, California

San Diego is one of the top 25 destination cities in the United States. Think that makes it an expensive place to visit? It certainly doesn鈥檛 have to be. I鈥檝e lived here over 25 years, and although I鈥檝e done my share of the big-ticket tourist sites, I鈥檝e found a lot more activities that don鈥檛 cost anything at all. Let me show you some of the best free things to do鈥�

Not just any scenic drive. THE San Diego Scenic Drive. The route is marked with special seagull signs and leads you to over 20 of San Diego鈥檚 best attractions within a 59-mile loop. Some of my favorites include downtown San Diego, Harbor and Shelter Islands, Pt. Loma and the Cabrillo National Monument with tidepools, Soledad Mountain, La Jolla Cove, Old Town, Presidio Park, Balboa Park, Seaport Village, and Sunset Cliffs Boulevard. For printed maps, go to the International Visitor Information Center at 1140 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego, across from the B Street Cruise Ship Terminal. The Information Center is open 9 am to 4 pm, October through May and 9 am to 5 pm, June through April, 7 days a week. Plan to spend at least 3+ hours to complete the drive, as you will certainly want to spend some time at many of the locations along the way. For more detailed information about the scenic drive, click on this link. Once you鈥檝e made the drive, you鈥檒l have a much better idea what you want to explore, where you want to return for a picnic or where you鈥檇 like to take more photos! ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).

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Guide Name: Best Free Things to Do in San Diego, Part II
Guide Location: USA » San Diego
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Tamara Wilcox
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:

Harbor Island
Shelter Island
Cabrillo National Monument
Soledad Mountain
La Jolla Cove
Old Town
Presidio Park
Balboa Park
Seaport Village
Sunset Cliffs Boulevard
Mercato Farmers鈥� Market
San Diego Mormon Battalion Historic Site
Serra Museum
La Casa de Estudillo
Old Town Mexican Cafe

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