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Cheap Things to Do in San Diego this July: How to Save $100 a Week

BY: Sean O'Toole |Jun 19, 2017

If you’re looking for cheap things to do in San Diego this July, you’ve come to the right place. From street fests to fondue dinners, we’ve got plenty of ideas for keeping busy without spending big.

To prove how easy it is to save money on San Diego activities, we created a rough sketch of what it might look like if you used Groupon to plan your month. Each sample week includes three suggestions: a fun weekend event, a weeknight outing, and an errand or appointment you might need to get done. Check out how quickly the savings add up when you make Groupon a regular habit.

July 1–7

Weeknight Idea: Argentinian Dinner at Puerto La Boca

The Deal: $25 for $40 Worth of Dinner

Amount Saved: $15

The Story: Listen to live tango music while sipping Argentine Malbec and dining on empanadas and steaks.

Get It Done: Haircut and Color at Totem Salon

The Deal: $65 for a Women's Haircut with Wash, Style, Condition, and Partial Highlights ($130 Value)

Amount Saved: $65

Weekend Idea: The San Diego County Fair (through July 4)

The Deal: $37 for Three Admissions ($62.25 Value)

Amount Saved: $25.25

The Story: Head to the Del Mar Fairgrounds to ride rollercoasters, munch on corndogs, and pan for gold at a Wild West–themed take on one of the locals' favorite yearly San Diego events.

Weekly Savings: $105.25

 

July 8–14

Weeknight Idea: Creole Dinner at Bourré Southern Bistro

The Deal: $18.50 for $30 Worth of Dinner for Two

Amount Saved: $11.50

The Story: Feast on shrimp po' boys, bourbon baby back ribs, and other favorites from New Orleans (our users are big fans of the jambalaya). If you're lucky, you might even catch a live jazz performance.

Get It Done: Oil Change at Valvoline

The Deal: $32.50 for a Synthetic Blend Oil Change ($65.99 Value)

Amount Saved: $33.49

Weekend Idea: Fat Tire Presents Tour de Fat (Saturday, July 8)

The Deal: $69 for Admission for Four ($120 Value)

Amount Saved: $51

The Story: On Saturday, July 8, New Belgium Brewing Co. is bringing the party to Waterfront Park, where costumed festival-goers will cheer on circus performers, vaudeville acts, and musicians such as New Zealand indie electronic band the Naked and the Famous.

Weekly Savings: $95.99

July 15–21

Weeknight Idea: Fondue Dinner at the Melting Pot

The Deal: $58 for a 3-Course Dinner for Two ($97.70 Value)

Amount Saved: $39.70

The Story: If you've never been to the Melting Pot, you might not realize the wide array of fondue entrees you can choose from: teriyaki sirloin, roasted garlic shrimp, Memphis dry rub pork, honey-orange duck breast, and over a dozen more options. Heads up: we have deals for both the La Jolla and Gaslamp locations.

Get It Done: House Cleaning from Cozy Maid

The Deal: $69 for Two-and-a-Half Hours of Cleaning ($125 Value)

Amount Saved: $56

Weekend Idea: Outdoor Raiders of the Lost Ark Screening from Street Food Cinema (Saturday, July 15)

The Deal: $32 for Four Tickets ($52 Value)

Amount Saved: $20

The Story: This deal is valid for a few other shows this summer as well, but Raiders in Ruocco Park will surely be a highlight. Expect music from the Paragraphs and food from Born in Brooklyn, Yo Yo Bento, and more.

Weekly Savings: $115

July 22–28

Weeknight Idea: Soft Pretzels and Beer at California Tap Room

The Deal: $12 for $20 Worth of Soft Pretzels and Craft Beer

Amount Saved: $8

The Story: With 10 rotating drafts and dozens more bottles and cans, you might have a hard time deciding on which brew to pair with your pretzel. Luckily each one comes with beer-infused cheddar dipping sauce, so at least that part's taken care of.

Get It Done: Grocery Shopping at Sam's Club

The Deal: $30 for a One-Year Sam's Club Membership and $5 e-Gift Card ($54.98 Value)

Amount Saved: $24.98

Weekend Idea: Fishing Trip from Davey's Locker

The Deal: $70 for a 3/4 Catalina or Coastal Fishing Trip for Two ($142 Value)

Amount Saved: $72

The Story: Deep-sea fishing has long been one of the most enjoyable things to do in San Diego, but you don't have to be an experienced fisherman to appreciate this all-day cruise to Catalina Island or up the coast. That's because even novices will have a chance to haul in yellowtail, barracudas, and dozens of other species of gamefish, and the views aren't half-bad, either.

Weekly Savings: $104.98

Total Monthly Savings: $421.22