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Description

Cool Zones are free, air-conditioned places anyone can walk into to cool down during hot weather; no purchase or membership required and visitors may arrive unannounced. Older adults and people with disabilities who cannot get to a site can call 2-1-1 for a free ride to a Cool Zone. Program run by the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency (Aging & Independence Services, (800) 339-4661) with SDG&E.

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What they offer: Cool Zones are free, air-conditioned places anyone can walk into to cool down during hot weather; no purchase or membership required and visitors may arrive unannounced. Older adults and people...

Why this place helps: This place offers free help to people who need it.

Best for: anyone, with a focus on older adults and people with disabilities

Ask for: the front desk

What to bring

What to do

  1. Call the number on this page.
  2. Ask what they offer and when they are open.

Hours

Seasonal, generally June 1–October 31; hours vary by site — call to confirm

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