Best Museums & Educational Spots For Kids
Discover the best museums & educational spots for kids in El Cajon.
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
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
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
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
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
The New Children’s Museum
Hands-on artwork & creative play spaces. From creative classes to climbable sculptures, contemporary art for kids, in a bright, modern space.
200 W Island Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, United States
San Diego Air & Space Museum
Aviation history exhibits & a gift shop. Popular place with historical aircraft/spacecraft & interactive exhibits, plus a gift shop & grill.
2001 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, CA 92101, United States
San Diego Firehouse Museum
Vintage engines, alarms & gear. Antique fire engines, alarms, hats & hydrant molds are displayed in the city's oldest firehouse.
1572 Columbia St, San Diego, CA 92101
Temecula Valley Museum
Regional history & author memorabilia. Historic museum featuring city artifacts & a permanent exhibit on author Erle Stanley Gardner.
28314 Mercedes St, Temecula, CA 92590, United States
EcoVivarium
Reptile, amphibian & arthropod museum. Nonprofit museum dedicated to reptiles, amphibians & arthropods with hands-on encounters.
641 E Pennsylvania Ave, Escondido, CA 92025, United States
Chicano Park Museum and Cultural Center
Visit this great place for kids and families!
1960 National Ave, San Diego, CA 92113
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