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Visit San Diego on a $50 a Day BudgetHere's how to budget travel in 3 of San Diego's most beloved cities on 50 bucks a day. AuthorsPeterTaras
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Mission Beach, La Jolla

Bird Rock Coffee Roasters - La Jolla
Start you day off right with a fresh brew and a pastry here.
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Mission Beach Boardwalk
Bring your skates, bike, or skateboard and this a is lovely way to spend the afternoon.
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Kono's Cafe
If you order the Big Breakfast here you won't need to eat until dinner. I think it's 15.00 bucks and you get a shovel helping of 4 pieces of french toast or 3 pancakes, potatoes, eggs and cheese, and an English muffin. The portions are massive.
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Windansea Beach
The best sand and beaches in San Diego are all in Jolla. Free parking, amazing eats close by, and you can snorkel the bay between this beach and Big Rock. The only kicker is there are no bathrooms.
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JV's Mexican Food
Maybe not the cheapest, but for sure the biggest burrito in San Diego. Split a California burrito and a quesadilla with a friend and you're both eating for $20.00.
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Downtown

Nomad Donuts
Sure they do donuts, but the breakfast bagel is all the rage. I'll get the breakfast bagel and then get an apple fritter for lunch. Lol. $10.00 with a coffee.
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Balboa Park
This is a great place to walk around, see some local musicians, or visit one of the 4 venues such as the Natural History Museum, Space Museum, or the Comicon Museum. The venue entry fees can be pricey. They occasionally offer free days for entry so check the calendars before going.
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Bronx Pizza
San Diego's "Most Beloved" Pizza Shop. 2 slices will set you back $10.00.
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Vino Carta Wine Shop and Bar
Drinking is expensive these days. Vino Carta has plenty of bottles under $20.00 and has the best selection of natural wines in San Diego.
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Casbah
Check out a show at the Casbah. Most nightly shows are under 20 bucks most the time, plus Tecate cans (witha. lime) are only 5 bucks.
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North County, SD

Bump Coffee
Start your day off here with a fresh brew and a freshly baked empanada.
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Swami's Beach
Go for a surf here. One of San Diego's premiere surf spots for experts or beginners. Just if you're just starting out hug the shoulder a little. Good vibes all around. Free parking and bathrooms.
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Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
Free parking on the coast highway. Monday - Friday mornings you'll find plenty of parking if hit this early.
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Honey's Bistro & Bakery
Sandwich or Veggie Scramble? I think that's what Honeys does best. You really can't go wrong here and they also make the best smoothies in North County San Diego
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El Pueblo Mexican Food - Cardiff
99 cent fish tacos! Cant get any cheaper than that.
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