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Balboa Park
Old Town San Diego
The Timken Museum of Art
The Spruce Street Suspension Bridge
The Botanical Building
The Torrey Pines Gliderport
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
The Seeley Stable
Coronado Municipal Beach
The Children's Pool
San Diego Public Libraries
The San Diego Embarcadero
Torrey Pines State Beach
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
Dog Beach
First San Diego Courthouse
The Gaslamp Quarter
Harper's Topiary Garden
Julian
La Jolla Shores Beach
Mission Bay Park
Moonlight State Beach
59 Mile Scenic Drive
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Question: What free historic attractions can be found in San Diego?
Answer: San Diego offers free historic attractions such as the restored buildings of the Old Town San Diego State Historic Park and the Gaslamp Quarter, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. -
Question: What outdoor recreational activities are available at San Diego's public beaches?
Answer: San Diego's free public beaches provide opportunities for swimming, surfing, and other outdoor recreational activities. -
Question: Are all free attractions in San Diego available every day?
Answer: Some attractions are free only on certain days, so it’s recommended to check before you go.
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