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Unique & Hidden Gem Activities For Families

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Golden Hill Fountain Grotto

Golden Hill Fountain Grotto

Visit this great place for kids and families!

2440 Russ Blvd, San Diego, CA 92102

Lemon Grove Hidden Murals

Lemon Grove Hidden Murals

Visit this great place for kids and families!

7847 Lester Ave, Lemon Grove, CA 91945

Chula Vista Bayside Park

Chula Vista Bayside Park

Waterfront strip with paths & a pier. Public greenway with paved walking trails, a fishing pier & picnic tables, plus bay & city views.

999 Bayside Parkway, Chula Vista, CA 91910

Alta Vista Botanical Gardens

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

The Water Conservation Garden

The Water Conservation Garden

Visit this great place for kids and families!

12122 Cuyamaca College Dr W, El Cajon, CA 92019

Pennypickle's Workshop

Pennypickle's Workshop

Hands-on children's museum & gift shop. Family-friendly venue with an on-site gift shop offers interactive exhibits for kids of all ages.

42081 Main St, Temecula, CA 92590, United States

Harbor Island Park

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

Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation

Coastal wetland & nature reserve. Protected wetland habitat with on-site parking & wildlife-viewing opportunities.

7380 Gabbiano Ln, Carlsbad, CA 92011

LEGOLAND California

LEGOLAND California

Vibrant Lego-themed hotel with a pool. Vivid Lego-themed quarters in a lively hotel offering dining, an outdoor pool & free breakfast.

One Legoland Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008, United States

Rancho Guajome Adobe

Rancho Guajome Adobe

Historic hacienda in a park setting. Rambling Spanish Colonial–style hacienda, built in the 19th century, with gardens & wetlands.

2210 N Santa Fe Ave, Vista, CA 92083, United States

California Surf Museum

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

O'side Rock Garden

O'side Rock Garden

Visit this great place for kids and families!

600 The Strand N, Oceanside, CA 92054

Buena Vista Audubon Society

Buena Vista Audubon Society

Visit this great place for kids and families!

2202 S Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA 92054, United States

San Elijo Lagoon and Ecological Reserve

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

Bonita Museum & Cultural Center

Bonita Museum & Cultural Center

Visit this great place for kids and families!

4355 Bonita Rd, Bonita, CA 91902, United States

Discovery Lake

Discovery Lake

Visit this great place for kids and families!

650 Foxhall Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078

Sea Grove Park

Sea Grove Park

Recreation lawn with an oceanfront view. Oceanside park offering lawns for relaxing & picnicking along with beach access.

15th St &, Coast Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014

Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve

Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve

Trails, beaches, lagoons & wildlife. Acres of oceanside trails for exploring or exercising while spotting occasional dolphins or bobcats.

12600 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037

Belmont Park

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

Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum

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

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