Best Museums & Educational Spots For Kids
Discover the best museums & educational spots for kids in Coronado.
The San Diego Museum of Art
Renowned collections & an outdoor eatery. Venerable art museum with acclaimed works, plus a courtyard bar/bistro with sculpture garden views.
1450 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92102
Living Coast Discovery Center
Exhibits on stingrays, turtles & sharks. Interactive center focuses on animals native to the San Diego Bay such as stingrays & sea turtles.
1000 Gunpowder Point Dr PARKING, Chula Vista, CA 91910
Chicano Park Museum and Cultural Center
Visit this great place for kids and families!
1960 National Ave, San Diego, CA 92113
Craftsmanship Museum
Museum featuring metal & wood models. Miniature models of engines, buildings & vehicles made of metal & wood are displayed at this museum.
3190 Lionshead Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92010, United States
San Diego Natural History Museum
Big, comprehensive science museum. Large natural history museum with rotating displays on animals, dinosaurs & earth science.
1788 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum
Historical exhibits of rural life. Farming history via exhibits & demonstrations of old steam tractors, plus blacksmithing & weaving.
2040 N Santa Fe Ave, Vista, CA 92083, United States
Balboa Park
Multi-attraction park covers 1,200 acres. Sprawling outdoor destination is home to the city's renowned zoo, museums, gardens & more.
San Diego, CA
Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum
Bonsai trees, koi ponds & garden tours. Balboa Park's Japanese gardens have koi ponds, bonsai trees, garden tours & more.
2215 Pan American E Rd, San Diego, CA 92101
Maritime Museum of San Diego
Destination for restored antique ships. Waterfront venue showcasing many types of restored vintage ships & historical exhibits.
1492 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101
San Diego Air & Space Museum Gillespie Field Annex
Models & restored aircraft on display. This museum dedicated to aviation & space technology boasts a number of models & restored aircraft.
335 Kenney St, El Cajon, CA 92020
Heritage of the Americas Museum
Visit this great place for kids and families!
12110 Cuyamaca College Dr W, El Cajon, CA 92019
San Dieguito Heritage Museum at the Heritage Ranch
Community history, artifacts & exhibits. 1-acre property & museum of the history of San Dieguito in photos, stories & hands-on displays.
450 Quail Gardens Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024, United States
California Surf Museum
Historic boards, iconic surfers & more. Surf museum chronicles the history of the sport with exhibits of surfboards, famous surfers & more.
312 Pier View Wy, Oceanside, CA 92054, United States
Muramid Art Studio of Joanne Tawfilis
Huge global collection of murals. Thousands of murals painted on canvas from around the world, plus events & rotating exhibits.
480 N El Camino Real, Oceanside, CA 92058, United States
Heritage Park & Museum
Historic buildings & a gazebo. Park featuring many early 1900s buildings from downtown Oceanside & a gazebo for events.
220 Peyri Dr, Oceanside, CA 92058, United States
Oceanside Museum of Art
National & global artwork in a mod space. This contemporary building presents a rotating collection of modern art pieces & cultural events.
704 Pier View Wy, Oceanside, CA 92054
Palomar College Planetarium
Modern Astrotec dome with Friday shows. Modern campus planetarium features a 50-foot Astrotec dome with public shows every Friday evening.
Comet Cir, San Marcos, CA 92069, United States
San Diego Botanic Garden
Sprawling locale with unique vegetation. Large botanical garden with vistas & four miles of trails featuring flowering trees, palms & bamboo.
300 Quail Gardens Drive at, Ecke Ranch Rd, Encinitas, CA 92024
Fun Town
Visit this great place for kids and families!
1 Legoland Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008, United States
SEA LIFE Aquarium
Oceanic exhibits & play areas. Family-friendly exhibits featuring more than 5,000 sea creatures, plus a play area & group packages.
LEGOLAND California Resort, 1 Legoland Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008, United States
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