Jessica Chenoweth 
Spring is here and so is Spring Break! How will your family spend the time off school? Here are some cheap and free activities in San Diego:
Resident Free Days at Balboa Park
Every Tuesday museums in Balboa Park offer free admission to San Diego county residents on a rotating basis. Check the schedule to see which museums will be offering this wonderful deal during your spring break: https://balboapark.org/resident-free-days/
Torrey Pines State Reserve and Beach
Explore the natural wonders and dramatic landscapes of Torrey Pines State Reserve, perched high above Torrey Pines State Beach. (There is limited free parking along the highway north of the reserve.) Or discover San Diego’s numerous other great coastal hikes, from Border Field State Park in the south to San Onofre State Beach in the north. https://www.sandiego.org/articles/parks-gardens/torrey-pines-state-natural-reserve-park.aspx
Mission Trails Regional Park
Visit Mission Trails Regional Park to explore its cultural, historical and recreational treasures. Stop at the visitor’s center and learn about the local habitat and wildlife and the people who once lived here. Then, roam through the park’s 40 miles of natural and developed hiking and biking trails. https://mtrp.org/
Recess at Oma’s Family Farm April 3-5
Oma’s Family Farm offers a wide variety of activities and events throughout the year. They are only open to the general public on select days. They will be open on April 3-5 where you can meet their Furry Farm Friends! There is a fee to enter, but unlike other places everything is included and it is an EXCELLENT deal! https://omasfamilyfarm.com/
Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center (formerly U.S. Olympic Training Center)
Visit the Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center (formerly the U.S. Olympic Training Center) in San Diego’s South Bay for a free tour of the 150-acre facility, including training fields and tracks, athlete dorms and the Otay Lake Reservoir. Self-guided tours are available daily between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. https://trainatchulavista.com/
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park is a living history museum dedicated to the memory of the first European settlement of California, as well as the preservation of numerous historic buildings. Old Town State Historic Park and all of its museums are free, making it one of the most budget-friendly attractions in all of San Diego. Guided tours are also available for a fee, offering an in-depth look into the life of 19th-century San Diego. https://oldtownsandiegoguide.com/
