Unique & Hidden Gem Activities For Families
Explore unique & hidden gem activities for families in National City.
Rod McLeod Park
Picnicking, a playground & walking path. 18-acre green space offering a tot lot, paved trail & restrooms, plus benches, picnic tables & BBQs.
1701 S Iris Ln, Escondido, CA 92026
Simmons Family Park
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2180 Rocky Point Way, San Marcos, CA 92078, United States
Lara's Labyrinth
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2110 Hancock St, San Diego, CA 92110, United States
Harper's Topiary Garden
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3549 Union St, San Diego, CA 92103, United States
San Diego Model Railroad Museum
Scale models of California railroads. Kid-friendly museum featuring many working scale models of California rail lines & landscapes.
1649 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
The Water Conservation Garden
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12122 Cuyamaca College Dr W, El Cajon, CA 92019
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
The Stein Family Farm
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1808 F Ave., National City, CA 91950
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
Belmont Park
Beachside amusement park with retro vibe. Vintage games, gift shops, rides & an iconic wooden roller coaster right next to the beach.
3146 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109, United States
Oceanview & Pala Chief Gem Mines (DigForGems.com)
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37304 Magee Rd, Pala, CA 92059
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
Silverwood Wildlife Sanctuary
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13003 Wildcat Canyon Rd, Lakeside, CA 92040
The Cave Store
Tunnel leading to a smuggler's sea cave. Stairs lead through a bootlegger's tunnel to this sandstone sea cave sheltering birds & seals.
1325 Coast Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037
Jingle Bell Hill
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8408 Solomon Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
Birch Aquarium
Up-close marine life & hands-on exhibits. Interactive tide pools & exhibitions for all things under the sea in an oceanside building.
2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, CA 92037
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