Whether you’re experiencing symptoms or not, getting tested is the best way to protect yourself, your family, and your friends.

Enjoy your holidays without the worry by making sure you aren’t spreading COVID. Get tested before you visit your loved ones. 

With free testing centers throughout San Diego, just a few minutes of your time can provide a safer holiday for everyone. 

Find the closest free testing center to you below:‍

Finding a free testing site‍

FREE CVS Drive Thru Testing

State Testing Sites

State-run testing sites do not require a referral from a doctor. All state-run testing sites will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. open on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. If you are unable to schedule online, call (888) 634-1123. Testing is free.

The state-run testing sites are located at:

• Chula Vista testing site, 565 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA 91910

• Kimball Senior Center, 1221 D Ave, National City, CA 91950

• California Center for the Arts, Escondido Center Theater, 260 N. Escondido Blvd. Escondido CA 92025

• San Diego County Assessor Office, 200 S. Magnolia Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020

• San Ysidro Civic Center, 212 West Park Ave. San Ysidro, CA 92173
  

County Testing Sites

County-run testing sites do not require a referral from a doctor. An appointment is not required at all County testing locations. The county recommends residents to first call their health care provider for a testing appointment. Those without or who could not secure an appointment through their health care provider can schedule a test online or by calling 211 and asking for the Nurse Triage Line. Testing is free

South Bay Testing Sites

• Aquatica San Diego, 2052 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista, CA 91911 Drive-up testing will be held Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. No appointment is necessary. Closed 11/26‍
• Old Sears Building in Chula Vista, 565 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA 91910 Walk-in testing will be held Tuesday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Testing is available for individuals 2 months and over Closed 11/26‍
• South Chula Vista Library, 389 Orange Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91911 Drive-up testing will be held Sunday through Thursday from 12:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. No appointment is necessary. Thursday 12/03 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
• County Fire- Bonita Sunnyside Fire Department, 4900 Bonita Rd, Bonita, CA 91902 One day testing site: The days this testing site is available varies. Please check the county website here for more info on when testing will be available at this location.
• Mar Vista High School, 505 Elm Avenue, Imperial Beach, CA 91932 Drive-up testing will be held Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. No appointment is necessary.
• Kimball Senior Center, 1221 D Ave, National City, CA 91950 Walk-in testing is held Tuesday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Appointments available but not required. Testing is available for individuals 2 months and over. Closed 11/26
• St. Anthony of Padua Parking Lot, 410 W 18th Street, National City, CA 91950 Drive-up testing will be held on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Appointments are required
• San Ysidro Civic Center, 212 West Park Ave, San Ysidro, CA 92173 Walk-in testing will be held Tuesday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. No appointment necessary. Closed 11/26
• San Ysidro Port of Entry PedEast, 795 E. San Ysidro Blvd, San Ysidro, CA 92173 Walk-in testing will be held Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. No appointment is necessary. Closed 11/26
• Sports Park Recreation Center, 425 Imperial Beach Blvd, 91932 Walk-in testing will be held Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. No appointment is necessary. Closed 11/26
• Lemon Grove Community Center, 3146 School Lane, Lemon Grove, CA 91945 Monday - Sunday 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM Closed 11/26
• Tubman Chavez Community Center, 415 Euclid Avenue San Diego CA 92114 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM Special Holiday Hours 11/26 8:30 am - 2:00 PM