Best Family-Friendly Attractions
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Mission Beach Boardwalk
Bustling promenade with ocean vistas. Longtime beachfront boardwalk featuring shops, an old-school amusement park & ocean activities.
W Mission Bay Dr, San Diego, CA 92109, United States
Desert Garden
Scenic park with a variety of cacti. Various cacti bloom in this unique, scenic garden with several trails for walking.
Zoo Pl, San Diego, CA 92104
Balboa Park Carousel
Early 1900s carousel with a brass ring. Traditional merry-go-round built in 1910, with hand-carved animals & chance to catch the brass ring.
1889 Zoo Pl, San Diego, CA 92101
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
Imagination Zone
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Legoland Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Boomers Vista
Family fun center with mini-golf & more. National amusement center chain featuring mini-golf, go-karts, bumper boats & arcade games.
1525 W Vista Way, Vista, CA 92083
Powerhouse Park
Bluffside setting for play & leisure. Perched above a wide sandy beach, this green space has a children's playground & picnic areas.
1658 Coast Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014
Grape Day Park
Historic park with kids' play equipment. The oldest park in the city, with historic buildings, a playground, horseshoes & community events.
321 N Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025
Cabrillo National Monument
Historic lighthouse with expansive views. This historic lighthouse & national monument offers a storied history & views all the way to Mexico.
1800 Cabrillo Memorial Dr, San Diego, CA 92106, United States
Rose Haven Heritage Garden
Botanical park with 1,600+ plants. This outdoor showcase for many rose varieties offers walking paths, picnic tables & kids' programs.
30592 Jedediah Smith Rd, Temecula, CA 92592
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
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
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
Wild Wonders, Inc
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5712 Vía Montellano, Bonsall, CA 92003, United States
Magee Park
Scenic park with a rose garden & gazebo. This 2.1-acre public park features a rose garden, gazebo & historic buildings, plus picnic spots.
258 Beech Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008, 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
Pirate Shores
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1 Legoland Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Fun Town
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1 Legoland Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008, United States
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