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San Diego Family Activities - Things to Do With Kids in San Diego CA

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San Diego Zoo

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86%

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AVERAGE RATING

301+ reviews
from 6 sources

Yelp		3+ reviews
Orbitz		2+ reviews
CitySearch		1+ reviews

concessions-food available, gift shop, gui... more

good hotel for families seeing the sights in san diego ; wish I had read the tripadvisor reviews first! pool ok but not heated ; more on TripAdvisor

poor parents were so frazzled and agitated by the nasty staff that I thought one of them was going to have a coronary more on TripAdvisor

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Ocean Beach

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86%

FAMILY VACATION

AVERAGE RATING

18+ reviews
from 1 sources

Yelp

18+ reviews

lifeguarded, picnic tables, restrooms, par... more

All visitors to SD should check out the pier- it''s a nice walk any time of year.... more on Yelp

its a wonderful walk with a good friend. just be careful of fishermen over-head casting (almost... more on Yelp

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SeaWorld Adventure Park, San Diego

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86%

FAMILY VACATION

AVERAGE RATING

300+ reviews
from 4 sources

Frommers		1+ reviews
Epinions.com		48+ reviews
Yelp		138+ reviews

concessions-food available, gift shop, whe... more

its expensive, its like an overpriced zoo, and its in san... more on Yelp

I LOVED SHAMU'S SHOW EVEN THOUGH I WAS IN THE SMALL ARENA. I ACTUALLY STARTED TO CRY DURING THE WHOLE EXPERIENCE. I NEVER THOUGHT I WOULD... more on Yahoo! Travel

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$56

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San Diego Wild Animal Park

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85%

FAMILY VACATION

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121+ reviews
from 4 sources

Frommers		1+ reviews
Epinions.com		29+ reviews
Yelp		81+ reviews

gift shop, wheelchair accessible, stroller... more

The wild aniimal park is fun, however, if you are deciding between the... more on Yahoo! Travel

...plan a full day for this hilly and encyclopedic spot that... more on Amazon.com

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Balboa Park

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84%

FAMILY VACATION

AVERAGE RATING

200+ reviews
from 6 sources

CitySearch		5+ reviews
Fodors		2+ reviews
Yelp		6+ reviews

we enjoyed buying adult beverages and heading up to the outside patio on top of our house more on TripAdvisor

was more than enough for my family of 4, and delicious! unfortunatelly because our trip was cut short, we had to check out that more on TripAdvisor

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Mission Bay

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83%

FAMILY VACATION

AVERAGE RATING

11+ reviews
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Yelp

11+ reviews

This past weekend a hot dude asked me to go jet skiing at Mission Bay Park.... more on Yelp

A great spot during the summer time. We jet ski and wake board here almost every... more on Yelp

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San Diego Model Railroad Museum

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82%

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16+ reviews
from 3 sources

Yelp		14+ reviews
Frommers		1+ reviews
Yahoo! Travel		1+ reviews

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With N,HO, & O gages there is a size for all to enjoy. The workmanship in each exhibit is... more on Yahoo! Travel

This is wonderful! The craftmanship that is put into... more on GoCityKids.com

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Mission Beach

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82%

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51+ reviews
from 2 sources

Yelp		7+ reviews
Yahoo! Travel		44+ reviews

lifeguarded, concessions-food available, a... more

The first time I went to Mission Beach was in 1994. Last year I went twice... more on Yahoo! Travel

mission beach is all-inclusive! so many things to do with the little greek cafes... more on Yahoo! Travel

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Allied Gardens Pool and Recreation Center

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81%

FAMILY VACATION

A.G. Rec Center is a good place for families, but it really depends on... more on GoCityKids.com

OVERVIEW: A large recreation center with a playground, playing fields, community center... gocitykids.com

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Tierrasanta Recreation Center and Pool

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81%

FAMILY VACATION

The toddler pool is off-the-charts. It is separately gated making it extra safe.... more on GoCityKids.com

OVERVIEW: The Tierrasanta Recreation Center is a huge outdoor/indoor sports complex operated by the City of San Diego. Here... gocitykids.com

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San Diego Things to Do

San Diego is full of fun family things to do. Famous for its wildlife attractions, Sea World and the San Diego Zoo are jewels in the crown of this magnificent city. Families will enjoy the opportunity to learn about the natural world and encounter unusual creatures, even having the chance to get up close and personal with everything from a shark to a panda bear. If you’re looking for some amusement park fun, head over to Legoland USA for some wholesome horsing around with the entire family. In addition to its many attractions, San Diego is host to numerous natural resources that are ideal for family fun. Take the entire family to La Jolla beach for a great swimming location with lifeguards and plenty of parking and showers. If you’re local to California, take your 4^th grader to the San Diego Mission for a chance to make their history lessons come to life. After a day of painting the town with your family head to the Cheesecake Factory for a great dinner but make sure to save room for desert.