San Diego offers 70 miles of beaches, great weather and many free summer events that make it a budget friendly vacation destination. The Twilight in the Park Summer Concerts series runs from June 17th to August 28th three nights per week. For foodies, the 35th Annual Ocean Beach Street Fair & Chili Cook-off on June 28thwill feature over 200 vendors. San Diego boasts a growing local craft beer culture with free tours at many local breweries including La Jolla Brewing Company, Karl Strauss Brewery Restaurants and Stone Brewing Company.
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For those looking for other wallet friendly summer activities, the 9th Annual Unleashed by Petco Surf Dog Competition in Imperial Beach on July 13 promises to be a unique event. The Ray at Night art walk in San Diego's North Park neighborhood highlights new and current works by both local and nationally known artists on the second Saturday of the month.
San Diego's list of 50 Free Summer Activities offers some suggestions on enjoying a bit of local culture without breaking the bank.
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