77 Military & Veteran Discounts in San Diego, California 2024
San Diego is home to over 115,000 service members. In this article, we share 75 deals and discounts in San Diego, California for active duty and military veterans. You can jump through our list of San Diego military discounts using the Table of Contents below.
San Diego is home to over 115,000 active service members. As a tribute to the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our nation, we have curated a list of 77 Military & Veteran Discounts that span across diverse industries.
Our list covers retail, food & beverage, automotive, hospitality, fitness, and even cosmetic plastic surgery. Whether you’re a veteran seeking a well-deserved experience or an active-duty service member looking to make the most of your time off, San Diego has a special deal available for you.
You can use the table of contents to skip to different categories of deals and discounts. Without further ado, let’s dive into our list of San Diego military discounts!
San Diego military discounts by Industry
Table of Contents
Entertainment
San Diego Zoo
Discount: Free admission
The San Diego Zoo offers a free 1-day pass for active-duty military. Military spouses receive a 10% discount.
AMC Theaters
Discount: $1.50 off regular admission
This discount is offered at the box office for active-duty military. Be sure to present identification.
San Diego Symphony
Discount: $3 off
There is a $3 military discount for most seats at Copley Symphony Hall with an active ID.Del Mar Racetrack
Discount: Free admission
Active-duty military personnel and their dependents can receive free general admission during the summer and fall seasons.
Legoland
Discount: $4.50 off day ticket, 10% off rooms at Legoland California Resort Hotel
United States military, veterans, and their families receive $4.50 off 1-day Legoland tickets and 10% off rooms at the LEGOLAND California Resort hotel (blackout days may apply).
Food & Beverage
Baskin Robbins
5% Discount
Active duty, reserve members, and veterans can receive a 5% discount on their in-store purchases.Better Buzz Coffee
10% Discount
All active-duty military and veterans can save 10% off coffee purchases.Applebee’s
10% Discount
Active duty military and veterans can receive a 10% discount on their bill.
The Melt
10% Discount
The Melt, with locations in Del Mar, Downtown, and La Jolla, offers active-duty military and veterans a 10% discount on their bill.Fig Tree Cafe
10% Discount
A 10% discount is offered to those with a valid military ID. Fig Tree Cafe locations include Pacific Beach, Hillcrest, and Liberty Station.
Blanco Tacos and Tequila
10% Discount
All active-duty military and veterans can save 10% off their bills.Raising Canes
10% Discount
Any customer with a valid military ID receives a 10% Hero Discount.Outback Steakhouse
10% Discount
All service members of the military get a 10% discount off their check when they dine in.Chick-fil-A
10% Discount
All active-duty military can save 10% off their bills. A valid military ID must be presented when paying.Grater Grilled Cheese
10% Discount
Grater Grilled cheese offers a 10% military discount year-round.Bernardo Winery
10% Discount
Bernardo Winery, located in Rancho Bernardo, offers a 10% discount on wine purchases to military personnel.Bluewater Boathouse Seafood Grill
10% Discount
Bluewater Boathouse Seafood Grill, located in Coronado, offers military personnel 10% off their dinner.Woodstock’s Pizza
15% Discount
Woodstock’s Pizza offers a 15% discount every day with a valid military ID. You can find this pizza joint in Pacific Beach and SDSU College Area.
Dave and Buster’s
15% Discount
Military Personnel can receive a 15% discount on food and drinks with a valid ID.Mike Hess Brewing
15% Discount
As a veteran-owned business, Mike Hess Brewing offers military and dependents a 15% discount at all locations (North Park, Ocean Beach, Imperial Beach, Miramar, Alpine, and Seaport).Stone Brewery Tap Room – Kettner, Oceanside
15% Discount
Stone Brewery Tap Room, with locations in downtown and Oceanside, offers a 15% military discount every day.Hodad’s Ocean Beach
15% off one burger per person
Hodad’s, located in Ocean Beach offers a 15% discount on one burger per customer with a valid military ID.Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza and Grill
20% Discount
Active-duty and veterans receive 20% off their bill year-round when they show their ID.Wood Ranch
20% Discount
Wood Ranch, a barbeque restaurant in Mission Valley, offers a 20% discount for those who show a valid military ID.Gravity Heights
20% Discount, Mondays only
Gravity Heights, a beer garden/brewery in Mira Mesa, offers a 20% discount every Monday for active military and veterans.The Melting Pot
20% Discount, Sundays only
The Melting Pot, located in Gaslamp, offers military personnel 20% off their dinner (food items only) on Sundays.Automotive
Mossy Nissan Escondido, Mossy Nissan Poway, Mossy Nissan Kearny Mesa
Discount: $500 – $1000 discount
Military personnel who are active duty, reserve, retired, or veterans can receive a $500 – $1000 discount toward a purchase or lease.San Diego Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Discount: $500 military bonus cash on a new vehicle purchase or car lease
The discount applies to all active-duty members of the U.S.S Armed Forces, active-duty members of the Reserves, retired military reservists, and military veterans honorably discharged within the last 12 months.Hyundai of Escondido
Discount: $500 credit
Active-duty, Reservist/National Guard, Veteran, and Retired U.S. Military Personnel customers can receive a $500 credit towards a new Hyundai vehicle.Mazda of San Diego
Discount: $500 Mazda military bonus cash
Military members (including spouses and children) can receive a $500 bonus cash toward the purchase or lease of a new Mazda: 2022, 2023, or 2024 model.
Norm Reeves Toyota of San Diego
Discount: $500 Military rebate
Active duty military or reserves can receive a $500 military rebate toward finance or lease contracts on new Toyota vehicles. You must be able to provide proof of military status or active service.Jiffy Lube
25% off
Active duty and veterans can receive a 25% discount on MOST services. The Promo code is MIL25.Firestone Complete Auto Care
10% Discount
A 10% discount is given to those who serve.Infiniti of Kearny Mesa, Infinity of Escondido
10% Discount
Military customers can receive 10% off car service.O’Reilly Auto Parts
10% Discount
Active-duty, reserve members, retired service members, veterans, or anyone who has received an honorable discharge can receive 10% off the retail price of in-store items, (except motor oil, antifreeze, sale items, online purchases, special order items, and outside purchase items). Immediate family members of active duty service members or veterans are also eligible.Discount Tire
5% Discount
Active duty, reserve members, and veterans can receive a 5% discount on services. Military members, veterans, and reserves can use ID.me to verify their service during their online checkout on discounttire.com.
Retail
Costco
Discount: $30 Costco Shop Card
When you join as a new member and enroll in auto-renewal, you can get the $30 shop card.
The Container Store
Discount: 10% off
Military personnel receive 10% off regularly priced items.Forever21
Discount: 10% off
Military personnel and veterans receive 10% off regularly priced items in-store only. A valid ID must be presented at checkout.Abercrombie & Fitch
Discount: 10% off
Military personnel receive 10% off regularly priced items in-store only. A valid ID must be presented at checkout.Liberty Public Market
Discount varies, Mondays only
Specific vendors have special deals for anyone with a valid military ID, but the discount varies, depending on the vendor.Recreational
San Diego Botanic Gardens
Discount: free admission
Active-duty service members and up to five immediate family members get free admission. A valid ID is required at the ticket booth to receive free tickets for the day of your visit.Museums & Aquariums
San Diego Air and Space Museum Military Discount
Discount: $4 off admission for active-duty, free for retired service members
Active-duty service members are free. Retired service members get $4 off admission. A valid ID is required.USS Midway Museum
Discount: Free admission active-duty, $18 off for retired military
Active duty and reservist personnel receive free admission. Retired military receive discounted $18 admission.Veterans Museum and Memorial Center
Discount: Free admission active-duty, $1 off for retired military
Active-duty military gets free admission to the museum. Veterans get $1 off admission.The New Children’s Museum
Discount: $5 off admission
Military personnel and their families can receive $5 off admission with a valid military ID.San Diego Natural History Museum
Discount: $3 off admission
Military service members can receive $3 off admission prices.Birch Aquarium at Scripps
Discount: $3 off admission
All active, reserve, and retired service members and veterans receive $3 off admission. Tickets must be purchased online in advance using promo code MILITARY at checkout. Valid for up to 6 tickets.Hospitality & Lodging
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego – Miramar
Discount: 12% off best nightly rate
Eligible military members enjoy 12% off their best available rate.Loews Hotel – Coronado
Discount: 10% off accommodations
Veterans and military members receive 10% off accommodations, a waived resort fee, and a $20 self-parking (per night) fee.The Westin San Diego Bayview
Discount: Discounted nightly rate, varies
All active-duty military are eligible for discounted rates. A valid ID is required when you check-in. To view prices, search using the ‘GOV’ Corporate Rate Code or Government & Military Rate online. The price depends on the date(s) selected.The Westin San Diego Gaslamp
Discount: Discounted nightly rate, varies
All active-duty military are eligible for discounted rates. A valid ID is required when you check-in. To view prices, search using the ‘GOV’ Corporate Rate Code or Government & Military Rate online. The price depends on the date(s) selected.Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown
Discount: Discounted nightly rate, varies
Active-duty and retired military receive a discounted nightly rate. The price depends on the date(s) selected.Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
Discount: Discounted nightly rate, varies; discount only when available
Active-duty military personnel receive a discounted nightly rate. The price depends on the date(s) selected.Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel and Marina
Discount: Discounted nightly rate, varies
Military personnel and civilian military personnel (including veterans) receive a discounted nightly rate. The price depends on the date(s) selected.Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
Discount: Discounted nightly rate, varies
All active-duty military are eligible for discounted rates. A valid ID is required when you check-in. To view prices, search using the ‘GOV’ Corporate Rate Code or Government & Military Rate online. The price depends on the date(s) selected.San Diego Mariott La Jolla
Discount: Discounted nightly rate, varies
All active-duty military are eligible for discounted rates. A valid ID is required when you check-in. To view prices, search using the ‘GOV’ Corporate Rate Code or Government & Military Rate online. The price depends on the date(s) selected.Hilton San Diego Bayfront
Discount: Discounted nightly rate, varies
Active-duty and retired military receive a discounted nightly rate. The price depends on the date(s) selected.Hard Rock Hotel
Discount: Discounted nightly rate, varies plus a $20 breakfast credit
Military personnel (active-duty, navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, and National Guard) receive a discounted nightly rate. The price depends on the date(s) selected. A $20 breakfast credit per night is also included.Pacific Terrace Hotel
Discount: 10% discounted nightly rate, varies plus a $30 daily breakfast credit
All active-duty and retired military members receive a 10% discount on their nightly rate. A $30 breakfast credit per night is also included.San Diego Mission Bay Resort
Discount: 15% off best available rate
Military personnel receive a 15% discount on their nightly rate.Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines
Discount: Discounted nightly rate, varies
Active-duty and retired military receive a discounted nightly rate. The price depends on the date(s) selected.Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina
Discount: 10-15% off best available rate
Military personnel receive a 10-15% discount on their nightly rate. Offer includes immediate family members. Must use offer code MILVET as the Special Offer Code when booking to qualify.Omni San Diego Hotel
Discount: Discounted nightly rate, offer varies
Military personnel receive discounted nightly rates. The discount depends on the day(s) selected.Estancia La Jolla Hotel and Spa
Discount: 30% off the hotel’s best available rate
Military personnel receive a 30% discounted nightly rate.Fitness
YMCA
Discount: 10% off monthly membership
Active, veteran, and retired military who join the YMCA do not pay the initiation fee and receive a 10% monthly discount on their membership.24 Hour Fitness
Discount: $0 initiation fee + $5 off monthly dues
Military personnel receive %5 off monthly dues and a $0 initiation fee.Transportation
Amtrak
Discount: 10% off
Active-duty military, veterans, and children/spouses of active military receive 10% off train tickets. Just use the Fare Finder at the beginning of your search and select ‘Military’ for each passenger as appropriate to receive the discount.Property Management
Good Life Property Management
Discount: First Month Management Free
Our team at Good Life Property Management is committed to giving back to active and retired military personnel. As a way to give back to those who put our freedom before themselves, we offer one month of free property management services to Active Duty military and veterans.
Eye care
Gordon Schanzlin New Vision Institute
Discount: 25% for active-duty, 20% for veterans
Active Duty members receive a 25% Discount on LASIK, Veterans Receive a 20% Discount, and at-home dependents receive a 10% Discount at Gordon Schanzlin New Vision Institute in La Jolla.Eyestyles Optometry of Rancho San Diego
Discount: 25% discount
Eyestyles Optometry of Rancho San Diego, located in El Cajon offers 25% off frames, lenses, and sunglasses to TRICARE patients and all military personnel.Cannabis
A Green Alternative
Discount: 25% discount
A Green Alternative, a cannabis company located in Otay Mesa, offers a 25% discount for active and retired members of the U.S. Military, including the National Guard Reservists, and the U.S. Coast Guard. All discounts apply to all in-store and delivery purchases and may not be combined with any other discount promotions.Mankind Cannabis
Discount: 25% discount
Veterans and their dependents can save 15% on all orders with valid proof of service. This deal cannot be used by active-duty military under any circumstances.
Cosmetic Plastic Surgery
North Coast Plastic Surgery
Discount: 25% discount
North Coast Plastic Surgery, located in Oceanside offers patients special pricing for surgeries. Be sure to tell the patient coordinator during your initial appointment if you are an active duty, reserve, or retired member of the U.S. Armed Forces or Coast Guard, or dependent family member of a service member. Dr. Park served in the U.S. Air Force for 24 years and offers special pricing for surgery.
La Jolla Cosmetic
Discount: 10% discount
Active duty, reserve, or the spouse of an active duty service member, can save 10% off any surgical procedure and 10% off services in the La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre & Medical Spa.
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