Whether you’re visiting San Diego or you’re a lucky permanent resident, we’re sure you’ll find plenty to do in San Diego County that does not involve animal exploitation. As we continue to explore the wonderful county we call home, we’ll offer suggestions on fun things to do in San Diego County that do not involve exploiting animals. Feel free to send us your suggestions through email or Instagram!
Quick Ideas!
- Try one or more of the many vegan and vegan-friendly places to eat
- Enjoy miles of beaches and tide pools
- Observe wildlife
- Visit local museums and Balboa Park
- Explore Old Town and Heritage Park
- Check out bars and breweries
- Explore Seaport Village and USS Midway
- Shop at excellent San Diego farmer’s markets
- Stargazing in one or both of San Diego’s International Dark Sky Communities — Borrego Springs and Julian
- Visit or volunteer at a local animal sanctuary
- Shop one of San Diego’s swap meets — Chula Vista, Kobey’s in Ocean Beach, Santee, Spring Valley
- Shop thrift stores across the county
- Take a hike
- Yoga or wellness experiences
- Shop at plant nurseries
- Attend a concert
- Road trip to the desert of Borrego Springs
- Take a camping trip
- Host a bonfire
- Pick apples in Julian
- Strawberry picking
- Have a spa day
- Go out for brunch
- Have a picnic by a lake or park
- Take your dog to a dog park
- Take your kids to a playground
- Enjoy the nightlife and go clubbing
- Attend a comedy show
- Visit a vegan-friendly coffee shop
- Shopping at a mall, galleries, resale shop, consignment store, used book store
- Shop for art in places like Spanish Village at Balboa Park
- Shop at a local nursery
- Attend an annual event, street fair, festival
Detailed Adventure Ideas!
- Dog Beach in Ocean Beach
- Bird watching and a walk through Tijuana River National Estuarine Preserve in Imperial Beach
- Watch the seals in La Jolla Children’s Pool
- Visit San Diego Botanic Garden
- See a show at La Jolla Playhouse
- See a show at Old Globe Theater
- Attend a concert at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
- Walk Through the Japanese Friendship Garden in Balboa Park
- Explore the tide pools at Cabrillo National Monument
- Visit Carlsbad Flower Fields (spring)
- Ice skate at Hotel Del (winter)
- Drive out to the Desert View Tower in In-Ko-Pah
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10 Things to do in San Diego County (that do not involve animal exploitation) by Carly M from Vegan in San Diego (December 2017)