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Federal recreation sites (e.g. Cabrillo National Monument) or Recreation.govCountywide
Verified Oct 21 · National Park Service
Catch: Military, dependents, veterans or Gold Star families only · Show photo ID with the pass · Federal sites only, not state or city parks
Ongoing
San Diego Zoo, Balboa ParkCentral San Diego
Verified Oct 22 · zoo.sandiegozoo.org
Catch: Active-duty military only, with a valid CAC card · Covers the service member only, not family
Ongoing
USS Midway MuseumCentral San Diego
Verified Oct 21 · USS Midway Museum
Catch: Active duty, reservists or kids 3 and under only; others in your group pay · Free guests get tickets at the booth on the day
2nd and 4th Thursdays
Armed Services YMCA, Bayview Hills and Murphy CanyonCentral San Diego
Verified Oct 22 · Armed Services YMCA
Catch: Active-duty families stationed in San Diego only · Register first (free) plus a one-time Food Bank sign-up; bring military ID
Sat, Oct 24, 7:00 PM
Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa ParkCentral San Diego
Verified Oct 22 · Spreckels Organ Society
No catch
Sun, Oct 25, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
MiraCosta College, San Elijo CampusLa Jolla & North Coastal
Verified Oct 22 · encinitasarts.org
No catch
Sun, Oct 25, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Ingram Plaza, Liberty StationCentral San Diego
Verified Oct 22 · libertystation.com
No catch
Tue & Thu 9am–noon; 2nd and 4th Saturdays 9am–2pm
Kit Carson Park, EscondidoNorth County Inland
Verified Oct 22 · City of Escondido
No catch
Thu–Sat 11am–7pm, Sun 11am–5pm; free for all 2nd Sundays and 3rd Thursdays
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, La JollaLa Jolla & North Coastal
Verified Oct 22 · Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
Catch: Others pay $25 outside the free days
Mon, Tue, Thu–Sat 10am–5pm; Sun noon–5pm; closed Wednesdays
San Diego Museum of Art, Balboa ParkCentral San Diego
Verified Oct 21 · San Diego Museum of Art
Catch: Only for ages 17 and under, students and military; other adults pay $25 (seniors $15) · Kids under 14 need an adult 18+ · Students and military need ID
1st–4th Tuesdays; museums rotate by week of the month
Balboa ParkCentral San Diego
Verified Oct 21 · Balboa Park
Catch: San Diego city/county residents and active military + dependents only; bring photo ID showing your address · Special exhibitions and films may cost extra
Wed–Sun 11am–5pm; free 1st Sunday 11am–5pm and 1st Friday 5–8pm
Oceanside Museum of ArtLa Jolla & North Coastal
Verified Oct 22 · oma-online.org
Catch: Others pay $15 outside the free days · Student or military ID for those groups
Ongoing
SeaWorld San DiegoCentral San Diego
Verified Oct 22 · SeaWorld
Catch: Active-duty military and dependents only; one visit · SeaWorld says other restrictions apply but doesn't list them
Daily 7am–10pm
Mt. Soledad National Veterans MemorialLa Jolla & North Coastal
Verified Oct 21 · soledadmemorial.org
No catch
Apply any time
California State Parks (statewide, including San Diego County)Countywide
Verified Oct 22 · California State Parks
Catch: Honorably discharged California veterans with 50%+ service-connected disability, ex-POWs or Medal of Honor · Apply and get approved first
Mon–Fri, 8am–4:30pm
San Diego Vet CenterCentral San Diego
Verified Oct 22 · U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Catch: Combat-theater service or military sexual trauma required (some family members also served)
Daily 10am–4pm (closed major holidays)
Mission San Luis Rey MuseumLa Jolla & North Coastal
Verified Oct 21 · sanluisrey.org
Catch: Active military and dependents, or kids 5 and under only · Audio tours are $3
Apply each semester
San Diego City, Mesa and Miramar collegesCentral San Diego
Verified Oct 22 · San Diego Community College District
Catch: First-time, returning (3+ semesters away) or listed groups, such as veterans and foster youth · Book grants only with financial need · Requires enrollment and a Promise application
Tue, Oct 27 · check hours
Museum of Us, Balboa ParkCentral San Diego
Verified Oct 22 · Balboa Park
Catch: San Diego city/county residents and active military + dependents only; bring photo ID showing your address · California Tower tours not included ($10 per person)
Tue, Oct 27 · check hours
San Diego Automotive Museum, Balboa ParkCentral San Diego
Verified Oct 22 · Balboa Park
Catch: San Diego city/county residents and active military + dependents only; bring photo ID showing your address
Tue, Nov 3 · check hours
San Diego Natural History Museum, Balboa ParkCentral San Diego
Verified Oct 22 · Balboa Park
Catch: San Diego city/county residents and active military + dependents only; bring photo ID showing your address · Films not included
Tue, Nov 3 · check hours
Fleet Science Center, Balboa ParkCentral San Diego
Verified Oct 22 · Balboa Park
Catch: San Diego city/county residents and active military + dependents only; bring photo ID showing your address · Films not included
Sat, Nov 7, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Pier 13, Naval Base San Diego (public entry: Gate 9, 8th St. & Harbor Dr., National City)Central San Diego
Verified Oct 22 · Navy Life Southwest
Catch: Adults 18+ need a U.S. federal or state ID or passport for ship tours · Under 18 must come with an adult who has ID
Sat, Nov 7, 11:00 AM
Mt. Soledad National Veterans MemorialLa Jolla & North Coastal
Verified Oct 22 · soledadmemorial.org
No catch
Tue, Nov 10 · check hours
San Diego Air & Space Museum, Balboa ParkCentral San Diego
Verified Oct 22 · Balboa Park
Catch: San Diego city/county residents and active military + dependents only; bring photo ID showing your address · Special exhibitions not included
Tue, Nov 10 · check hours
The Veterans Museum at Balboa Park, Balboa ParkCentral San Diego
Verified Oct 22 · Balboa Park
Catch: San Diego city/county residents and active military + dependents only; bring photo ID showing your address
Wed, Nov 11 · check hours
Participating Chili's restaurantsCountywide
Verified Oct 22 · Chili's
Catch: Veterans and active-duty military only · Dine-in only, limited menu · Drinks and tip not included
Wed, Nov 11 · check hours
Participating Red Robin restaurantsCountywide
Verified Oct 22 · Red Robin
Catch: Veterans and active-duty military only; bring military ID or proof of service · Dine-in only at participating restaurants
Wed, Nov 11, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Cabrillo National MonumentCentral San Diego
Verified Oct 21 · National Park Service
Catch: Fee-free entry is for U.S. citizens and residents
Wed, Nov 11, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Miramar National CemeteryLa Jolla & North Coastal
Verified Oct 22 · miramarcemetery.org
No catch
Thu, Nov 12 · check hours
San Diego Model Railroad Museum, Balboa ParkCentral San Diego
Verified Oct 22 · Balboa Park
Catch: San Diego city/county residents and active military + dependents only; bring photo ID showing your address
Tue, Nov 17 · check hours
Mingei International Museum, Balboa ParkCentral San Diego
Verified Oct 22 · Balboa Park
Catch: San Diego city/county residents and active military + dependents only; bring photo ID showing your address
Tue, Nov 17 · check hours
San Diego Museum of Art, Balboa ParkCentral San Diego
Verified Oct 22 · Balboa Park
Catch: San Diego city/county residents and active military + dependents only; bring photo ID showing your address · Special exhibitions not included
Tue, Nov 17 · check hours
Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum, Balboa ParkCentral San Diego
Verified Oct 22 · Balboa Park
Catch: San Diego city/county residents and active military + dependents only; bring photo ID showing your address
Tue, Nov 24 · check hours
Museum of Us, Balboa ParkCentral San Diego
Verified Oct 22 · Balboa Park
Catch: San Diego city/county residents and active military + dependents only; bring photo ID showing your address · California Tower tours not included ($10 per person)
Tue, Nov 24 · check hours
San Diego Automotive Museum, Balboa ParkCentral San Diego
Verified Oct 22 · Balboa Park
Catch: San Diego city/county residents and active military + dependents only; bring photo ID showing your address
Thu, Nov 26, 11:00 AM
Navy Liberty centers (NBSD RecYard, NBC, NMCSD Balboa, NBPL)Central San Diego
Verified Oct 22 · Navy Life Southwest
Catch: Active duty E1–E6 and geographic bachelors only
Sat, Dec 5, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Admiral Prout Field, Naval Base San Diego (Dry Side)Central San Diego
Verified Oct 22 · Navy Life Southwest
Catch: Military ID holders and their guests only (base access needed)
Every day in November
USS Midway MuseumCentral San Diego
Verified Oct 22 · USS Midway Museum
Catch: Bring proof of service (DD-214, VA card, retired military card) · Ticket booth only, not online