Top 10 Freebies
By Erin Chambers, San Diego Editor
From complimentary refreshments to fee-free museums, these freebies will keep your social calendar full even when your wallet is empty.
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Balboa Park
Laurel St at Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA
All museums in Balboa Park are free to local residents every Tuesday. -
Tio Leo's Mexican Restaurant
6333 Mission Gorge Rd, San Diego, CA
Ditch the office and enjoy free appetizers during happy hour with a drink purchase. -
Ikea
2149 Fenton Pkwy, San Diego, CA
The Mission Valley location throws free birthday parties for kids on the first Tuesday of every month. Sign up at the store. -
Kiehls
7007 Friars Rd, San Diego, CA
The famous samples are still flowing like lava. Just ask any sales associate in the store. -
Embarcadero Park North/South
111 W Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA
From free summer outdoor movies to free Friday concerts and art fairs, it's a great outdoor bargain. -
California Center for the Arts Escondido
340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA
Get in free on the first Wednesday of every month to this sprawling arts pavilion and museum. -
La Jolla Brew House
7536 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA
Kids 12 and under eat free on Sunday nights. -
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego, CA
Get yourself an annual pass and score two freebie tickets for friends or family. -
In Cahoots
5373 Mission Center Rd, San Diego, CA
Come in early for free dance lessons starting at 5pm on Wednesdays. Stay for $1.75 you-call-it drinks. -
California Surf Museum
223 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA
Some of the greatest surfing photographs are on display here--and it's always free.
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Belmont Park
3146 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA
Tons of fun for the family on rides, games and carnival food. And the beach is free. -
Reuben H Fleet Science Center - Imax
1875 El Prado, San Diego, CA
Your Fleet membership also gets you free admission to dozens of other museums around the country.

