Traveling doesn't always have to be expensive. If you're visiting the Golden State, we've got some fun suggestions to add to your bucket list. These free things to do in San Diego prove you don't have to break the bank to have fun. Who's up for a day trip? From contemporary art museums to sprawling lush green parks, beautiful white sand beaches, and local concerts, you will find a little bit of everything to see and do here. Without further ado, here are the best free things to do in San Diego this month. Visit the Museum of Contemporary Art Price: Free on the third Thursday of every month When: February 20, 2020 Location: Balboa Park, San Diego, CA Why You Should Go: You can see some of the city's finest local art pieces, and it won't cost you a dime. View this post on Instagram ✨👁 #Contemporary#Inspiration# A post shared by ɴᴀᴛᴀsʜᴀ ᴋᴏᴊɪᴄ (@natashakeymusic) on Jun 26, 2016 at 3:48pm PDT Website Take a Romantic Valentine's Day Photo by the Unconditional Surrender Statue Price: Free When: 24 hours Location: 55 Tuna Ln, San Diego, CA Why You Should Go: You can reenact the iconic Times Square kiss from 1945 by a giant statue. View this post on Instagram ❤️ A post shared by Mariana Meller Búrigo Canela ✨ (@marianaburigo) on May 17, 2019 at 1:11pm PDT Picture Inspo Explore the Lush Japanese Friendship Gardens Price: Free on the third Tuesday of every month When: February 18, 2020, from 10 a.m.to 5 p.m. (last admission is 4 p.m.) Location: 2215 Pan American Rd E, San Diego, CA Why You Should Go: You can immerse yourself in a beautiful Japanese garden hidden deep within San Diego. There are waterfalls, koi ponds, cherry blossoms, and more. View this post on Instagram Living life in full bloom 🌳 🌸 📷 @vishkhandheria . . . . #SanDiego #balboapark #JapaneseFriendshipGarden #WanderLust #Travel #soulpreneur A post shared by Sonakshi Bagla (@sonakshibagla) on May 3, 2019 at 9:14am PDT Website Stroll Through the Gaslamp Quarter Price: Free When: Anytime Location: Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego, CA Why You Should Go: You can explore over 16 blocks of historic Victorian architecture, browse through cute boutiques, art galleries, and more. View this post on Instagram A vision for the future: The Gaslamp Promenade. Designed to give public space back to the people of San Diego, preserve historical value, and create a new vibrant dining and entertainment district. 🌇 . . . #gaslamppromenade #gaslamp #gaslampquarter #gaslampsd #gaslampsandiego #promenade #downtownsd #walksandiego #sandiegopromenade #downtownsandiego #visitsd #visitcalifornia A post shared by Gaslamp Quarter (@gaslampquarter) on Dec 22, 2019 at 11:35am PST Website Take a Walking Tour In the Century-Old Town of Julian Price: Free When: Anytime Location: Julian, CA Why You Should Go: You can take a step back in time to this 100-year-old gold mining town! Grab a self-guided walking tour map at Chamber of Commerce and explore it all. View this post on Instagram I went to Julian for the first time. It was calm and pretty town. But, it was very cold like a NY. XD A post shared by ｈａｒｕｎａ (@h____413) on Feb 10, 2020 at 4:29pm PST Website Catch a Stunning Sunset at La Jolla Cove Price: Free When: Anytime Location: 1100 Coast Blvd. La Jolla, CA Why You Should Go: This protected marine reserve is the perfect place to cozy up with your S/O and watch the sunset. If you visit during the day, there is also plenty of marine life to see, including leopard sharks, seals, and dolphins. View this post on Instagram A seal really knows how to handle #Tuesdays 😴 . . . . . #seal #seals #animals #animalphotography #sealife #coast #sea #ocean #ca #california #lajolla #lajollacove #sandiego #sleepy #tired #cute #cuteanimals #cutenessoverload #lgbtqtravel A post shared by Dustin LaCava-Wingate (@dustinwingate) on Feb 11, 2020 at 8:36am PST Website Take a Hidden Suspension Bridge to Skyline City Views Price: Free When: 6 a.m.to 10 p.m. daily Location: W Spruce St, San Diego, CA Why You Should Go: This hidden gem provides one of the best skyline views of San Diego hidden among nature. View this post on Instagram Went for a Sunday morning stroll down Spruce Street 🌲 A post shared by Sierra (@sierramorehardt) on Dec 5, 2018 at 4:14pm PST Picture Inspo While you're in the area, you should also check out these fun and easy hikes in southern California. It's a great way to skip the work and still get the views.
