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Having fun during the summer in San Diego doesn t require a lot of money. In fact, many things to see and enjoy in San Diego are absolutely free. With 70 miles of beautiful beaches, near-perfect weather and a variety of summer street fairs, concerts and arts and cultural events, San Diego offers a fun and inexpensive summer getaway. The following is a list of 50 fun and free activities that guests can enjoy during San Diego s summer months:
Put on your bathing travel in france suit, grab your towel and head to one of San Diego s 33 beaches, all open to the public, and perfect for body surfing, boogie boarding, building sandcastles, collecting seashells and basking in the sun. www.sandiego.org/beachguide
Bring a picnic and listen to Coronado s Summer Concert Series in Spreckels Park on Sunday evenings throughout the summer. On the first and third Sundays of the month, come early and browse the work of San Diego artists travel in france during the Coronado Art Association s bi-monthly travel in france Art-In-The-Park event. www.coronadovisitorcenter.com
Soak up the international flavor at the House of Pacific Relations in Balboa Park during the free International Cottages Lawn Programs. A summer-long event, a different country is celebrated each Sunday through November with ethnic foods, songs and dance. www.balboapark.org
Head to the historic Mission San Luis Rey in Oceanside on June 8-9 for the Annual Inter-Tribal Pow Wow. Hosted by the San Luis Rey Luiseno Mission Indians, this event draws tribal members from all over the United States for contest dancing, Native travel in france American arts and crafts, games and food. www.slrmissionindians.org
Visit Seaport Village on weekends for free entertainment and hours of leisurely strolling travel in france and window shopping. Guests can also walk along the bay-front or sit in the grass and gaze at passing yachts and ships along picturesque San Diego Bay. www.seaportvillage.com
Listen to live bands lined along the 26.2-mile route of the Rock n Roll Marathon on June 2. The course begins in Balboa Park, runs through various popular locations around the city and ends at SeaWorld San Diego. travel in france Visitors can also stop by the marathon s free Health and Fitness Expo on May 31 June 1 at the San Diego Convention Center. runrocknroll.competitor.com/san-diego
Stroll through the 16½-block historic Gaslamp Quarter in downtown San Diego. Once the stomping grounds of the legendary Wyatt Earp, the Gaslamp Quarter is now home to unique stores and numerous restaurants, nightclubs and bars, many of which are set in turn-of-the-century Victorian architecture. www.gaslamp.org
Check out the La Mesa Car Show along La Mesa Boulevard in the village of La Mesa every Thursday night during June through August. In addition to vintage cars on display, guests can enjoy shopping, dining and live music. www.lmvma.com/lmv_car_show.html
Take free fly-fishing lessons from the San Diego Fly Fishers club on Sunday mornings during 9 a.m. 12 p.m. at Lake Murray, located in La Mesa. If you don t have your own gear, arrive travel in france early for a free equipment loan. www.sandiegoflyfishers.com
Sample some of the more than 200 varieties of fresh produce grown in San Diego at one of the region s many Farmer s Markets, held daily at locations throughout the county. www.sdfarmbureau.org/BuyLocal/Farmers-Markets.php
Enjoy free organ concerts at Spreckels travel in france Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park. During the Annual International Summer Organ Festival, June 24 August 26, concerts are held at 7:30 p.m. on Monday evenings. During the Twilight in the Park Summer Concerts, June 18 August 29, concerts are held at 6:15p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings. www.balboapark.org
Bike, walk or jog along Mission Bay Park s many trails. Bikers, walkers and joggers travel in france share more than 20 miles of scenic paths winding through sunlight travel in france and shade near the shoreline with workout courses at planned stations along the route. www.sandiego.org/missionbay
Attend the 34th Annual Ocean Beach Street Fair Chili Cook-off on June 22, featuring more than 200 vendors, local artists, food, a children s area and entertainment on five stages. www.oceanbeachsandiego.com/ob-street-fair
Rollerblade, skateboard, bicycle or people watch along the Mission Beach and Pacific Beach Boardwalk, a scenic three-mile boardwalk running along the coastline of these lively neighborhoods. www.sandiego.org/what-to-do/beaches/mission-beach.aspx
Stargaze on the first Wednesday of every month from the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center in Balboa Park during Gazin with the Experts. Members of the San Diego Astronomy Association set up huge telescopes and offer guests a great view of the moon, planets travel in france and brighter stars. www.rhfleet.org/site/astronomy/gazin.html
Join the festivities at San Diego s many Fourth of July celebrations, held in numerous communities throughout the county. travel in france Coronado s popular Independence Day Celebration on July 4 features a two-hour parade followed by a family concert in Spreckels Park and spectacular fireworks over Glorietta Bay. The Port of San Diego celebrates with the Big Bay Boom fireworks extravaganza over San Diego Bay, the largest fireworks display in the county. www.sandiego.org
Visit Mission Trails Regional Park featuring a state-of-the-art Visitors Center where guests explore and learn about the wonders of nature and the native people who once lived on the land. The park also offers over 40 miles of natural and developed hiking and biking trails. www.mtrp.org
Go scuba diving or snorkeling off San Diego s shores to see spectacular creatures of the sea. La Jolla Shores and Cove offer some of the clearest waters on the California coast, as well as miles of protected underwater preserve to explore. travel in france www.sandiego.org/lajolla
Watch the 60th Annual World Championship Over-the-Line Tournament, San Diego s original boisterous beach softball event, during July 13-14 and July 20-21 at Fiesta Island travel in france on Mission Bay. www.ombac.org
Walk along the downtown Embarcadero and view impressive public art sculptures, tributes and memorials on display. The artworks celebrate San Diego s international ties, cultural diversity, military significance and unique waterfront environment. www.portofsandiego.org
Join San Diegans in a local natural phenomenon, the grunion run, on warm summer nights when the tide is high and the moon is full. Guests travel in france can witness thousands travel in france of small grunion fish swimming ashore to mate and bury their eggs in the sand before riding the waves back out to sea. www.sandiego.org
Watch tail-waggin , Frisbee-catchin and stick-fetchin dogs splash in the surf. Man s best friend is permitted to roam leash-free at all hours of the day on designated beaches in Ocean Beach, Coronado and Del Mar. www.sandiego.org
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