Loving Lincoln: Five Dollar Finds in San Diego

by Erin Chambers - Citysearch Editor - 9,287 Reviews - 164 Lists

Updated: July 25, 2008

Need something fun and delicious in San Diego on the cheap? We've uncovered a host of food, drinks, activities and more -- all for just five dollars.

Five Dollar Finds

  1. 1 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Cafe Sevilla/Sevilla Nightclub
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    555 Fourth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 (map)

    Take your pick from their fabulous tapas menu with over 20 items under five bucks.

  2. 2 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Venissimo Cheese
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    754 W Washington, San Diego, CA 92103 (map)

    Stop in for their lunch special anytime during the week: Any cheese in the shop, spread on a baguette plus a piece of fruit for just five dollars.

  3. 3 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Giant Dipper Roller Coaster
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    3190 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109 (map)

    It's just five dollars for a ride on the historic wooden roller coaster in Belmont Park.

  4. 4 U-31
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    3112 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104 (map)

    Football Sundays feature $5 food specials like breakfast burritos, a burger and fries, and even a whole basket of their signature "bomb" wings.

  5. 5 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Air Conditioned
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    4673 30th St, San Diego, CA 92116 (map)

    Monday nights at Normal Heights' hot spot lounge mean five dollar you-call-it drinks all night long.

  6. 6 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Extraordinary Desserts
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    1430 Union St, San Diego, CA 92101 (map)

    Stop by the Little Italy location of this local favorite anytime before 11am during the week and get a gourmet coffee and any pastry that's fresh for just five bucks.

  7. 7 3.5 Star Rating: Average San Diego Wine & Culinary Center
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    200 Harbor Dr Ste 120, San Diego, CA 92101 (map)

    Stop in on Friday evenings for their piano lounge happy hour with live piano on the patio and special five dollar wines by the glass.