{"id":2242,"date":"2014-09-27T07:00:04","date_gmt":"2014-09-27T12:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.senioradvisor.com\/blog\/?p=2242"},"modified":"2020-10-02T13:09:38","modified_gmt":"2020-10-02T18:09:38","slug":"top-10-senior-discounts-in-san-diego","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/d30braiqprupoq.cloudfront.net\/blog\/2014\/09\/top-10-senior-discounts-in-san-diego\/","title":{"rendered":"Senior Discounts in San Diego"},"content":{"rendered":"

Senior Discounts in San Diego<\/h1>\n

\"Senior<\/p>\n

San Diego is such an appealing place that it\u2019s easy to overlook the fact that it\u2019s one of the nation\u2019s ten most expensive places to live, according to data analysis by Kiplinger\u2019s. To make the most of your money while enjoying seaside senior living, get in the habit of seeking out senior discounts like these:<\/p>\n

1. Save on groceries<\/h2>\n

Go natural with organic and bulk groceries at the Ocean Beach People\u2019s Organic Food Market<\/strong>, which offers its senior members discounts every day. The co-op is also a good place to socialize, with live music on the weekends, Friday movie nights, and wellness workshops year-round.<\/p>\n

2. Ride for less<\/h2>\n

Save on San Diego Metropolitan Transit System<\/strong> buses and trolleys with a reduced-fare card, available to riders age 60 and up, Medicare and SSDI recipients, and riders with disabilities.<\/p>\n

3. Hop aboard a navy ship<\/h2>\n

The U.S.S. Midway Museum<\/strong> brings visitors aboard a decommissioned US Navy aircraft carrier, complete with 29 restored military aircraft. Take advantage of senior and retired-military discounts that are available in person and online. More than half of the Midway\u2019s exhibits are wheelchair accessible, with American Sign Language, printed, and audio descriptive tour tools available.<\/p>\n

4. Catch a show<\/h2>\n

The Old Globe Theatre in Balboa Park<\/strong> is a nationally renowned complex of three performance spaces that hosts an annual Shakespeare festival, touring shows, and new works by such artists as Steve Martin and Edie Brickell. Senior discount tickets are available for most shows. All three theaters offer wheelchair-accessible seating and assistive listening systems.<\/p>\n

5. Enjoy a day at the beach<\/h2>\n

La Jolla Cove<\/strong>, one of the country\u2019s best beaches according to travel site Tripadvisor, offers visitors of all ages something better than a discount: free admission. Visitors rate it as a great beach for walking and watching the local sea lions bask on the sand.<\/p>\n

6. Explore maritime history<\/h2>\n

The Maritime Museum of San Diego<\/strong> celebrates ships from several eras. It\u2019s home to the Star of India, the oldest working sailing ship, plus steam ships, submarines, and a recreation of a British 24-gun frigate. Seniors save $3 on general admission.<\/p>\n

7. Be an engineer for a day<\/h2>\n

The San Diego Model Railroad Museum in Balboa Park<\/strong>, is the largest of its kind in North America and features recreations of the state\u2019s rail lines. The museum offers a senior discount and free admission for all San Diego County residents on the 1st Tuesday of each month.<\/p>\n

8. Discover life under the sea<\/h2>\n

Check out thousands of sea creatures up close at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography\u2019s Birch Aquarium<\/strong>. Seniors save $4 on admission to exhibits on the sea life of Mexico, seahorses, whales, and the sharks and rays that live in the waters off La Jolla.<\/p>\n

9. Go on a walk or hike<\/h2>\n

Get back to nature and take advantage of the senior discounts offered to county residents for RV and tent camping in 9 San Diego County Parks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

10. A bonus for grandparents<\/h2>\n

Every October is Kids Free in San Diego month<\/strong>. More than 30 local museums and institutions, including the zoo and Birch Aquarium, offer free admission, meals, or other perks to kids age 12 and younger. The program makes it easy to be the \u201cfun\u201d grandparent on a retiree budget.<\/p>\n

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Learn more about Financial Assistance for San Diego Seniors<\/a> here:<\/h2>\n

Assisted Living in San Diego<\/a><\/p>\n

San Diego Memory Care<\/a><\/p>\n

Social Security for San Diego Seniors<\/a><\/p>\n

Read reviews and find assisted living in San Diego<\/span><\/a> on SeniorAdvisor.com.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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