Best Family-Friendly Attractions
Explore the best family-friendly attractions in San Diego.
Sesame Place San Diego
Family theme park with shows & rides. Family-friendly, Sesame Street-themed amusement park with rides, waterslides, parades & shows.
2052 Entertainment Cir, Chula Vista, CA 91911, United States
Mt. Helix Park
Peak with an amphitheater & city views. High point offering views of San Diego, with a large amphitheater hosting plays, lectures & events.
4901 Mt Helix Dr, La Mesa, CA 91941, United States
San Elijo Lagoon and Ecological Reserve
Wildlife-watching & visitor center. Nature reserve with 7 miles of trails plus a visitor center with exhibits overlooking the lagoon.
2710 Manchester Ave, Cardiff, CA 92007
Oak Riparian Park
Playground with a field & picnic spots. Scenic neighborhood green space next to trails with a playground, grassy field & picnic areas.
4625 Lake Blvd, Oceanside, CA 92056, United States
Pepper Grove
Visit this great place for kids and families!
San Diego, CA 92101
Old Trolley Barn Park
City park with a playground. City park on the site of an old streetcar barn, offering a playground & summertime concerts.
1943 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116
Kate Sessions Memorial Park
Dog-friendly space with scenic vistas. Dog-friendly recreation area boasting sweeping hillside views, plus sports fields & a playground.
5115 Soledad Rd, San Diego, CA 92109, United States
SeaWorld San Diego
Aquatic theme park with shows & rides. Marine life shows, thrill rides, aquariums & up-close encounters with dolphins, penguins & more.
500 Sea World Dr., San Diego, CA 92109
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
La Jolla Shores Park
Grassy & chill spot next to the beach. 2-block space steps away from the sand & waves offers grassy area & playgrounds.
8300 Camino Del Oro, La Jolla, CA 92037, United States
Ellen Browning Scripps Park
Picturesque spot overlooking the ocean. Open green space along the coast offering panoramic ocean views, including seals & sunsets.
1100 Coast Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037, United States
Alta Vista Botanical Gardens
Botanical park integrating art & gardens. Botanical gardens dotted with works of art offering native plants, a lotus pond & ongoing classes.
1270 Vale Terrace Dr, Vista, CA 92084
Presidio Park
Historical park with a cultural museum. Expansive park offers a cultural museum & historical sites, plus trails, city views & picnic space.
2811 Jackson St, San Diego, CA 92110, United States
Fleet Science Center
Hands-on exhibits & an IMAX theater. Educational center with hands-on exhibits, a planetarium, an IMAX theater & interactive displays.
1875 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
Hidden Canyon Park
Green space with a shaded playground. Park with a playscape shaded by huge umbrellas, plus grassy open space & undeveloped land.
2685 Vancouver St, Carlsbad, CA 92010, United States
The Flower Fields
Seasonal spot for floral family fun. Seasonal attraction with almost 50 acres of ranunculus flowers, walking paths & plants for purchase.
5704 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
Open-air living-history museum. Open-air museum about local life in the 1800s, with adobe buildings & interpretive performances.
San Diego Avenue and, Twiggs St, San Diego, CA 92110
Harbor Island Park
Bay views, a bike route & a walking path. Tranquil public park overlooking the bay with a shoreline path for walkers & a route for bicyclists.
1875 Harbor Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, United States
Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation
Coastal wetland & nature reserve. Protected wetland habitat with on-site parking & wildlife-viewing opportunities.
7380 Gabbiano Ln, Carlsbad, CA 92011
Buddy Todd Park
Grassy retreat with grills & a play area. Shady outdoor park featuring a children's playground & a covered picnic area with grills & outlets.
2800 Mesa Dr, Oceanside, CA 92054, United States
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