Things to Do with Toddlers
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Mission Beach Boardwalk
Bustling promenade with ocean vistas. Longtime beachfront boardwalk featuring shops, an old-school amusement park & ocean activities.
Bonita Cove
Swimming area, playground & picnic space. Waterfront park providing lifeguard-supervised swimming, a playground, picnic space & BBQ grills.
Belmont Park
Beachside amusement park with retro vibe. Vintage games, gift shops, rides & an iconic wooden roller coaster right next to the beach.
SeaWorld San Diego
Aquatic theme park with shows & rides. Marine life shows, thrill rides, aquariums & up-close encounters with dolphins, penguins & more.
Mission Bay Park
Bustling area for oceanside activities. Vast bayside spot popular for sand & surf sports, sunbathing, boats, picnics & dog-friendly beaches.
Lake Murray Community Park
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Old Trolley Barn Park
City park with a playground. City park on the site of an old streetcar barn, offering a playground & summertime concerts.
THE PLAYGROUND
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Balboa Park Miniature Railroad
Antique train ride for kids & adults. Open-air antique train takes kids & adults on a 3-minute journey through the park.
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.
San Diego Natural History Museum
Big, comprehensive science museum. Large natural history museum with rotating displays on animals, dinosaurs & earth science.
San Diego Model Railroad Museum
Scale models of California railroads. Kid-friendly museum featuring many working scale models of California rail lines & landscapes.
Fleet Science Center
Hands-on exhibits & an IMAX theater. Educational center with hands-on exhibits, a planetarium, an IMAX theater & interactive displays.
San Diego Air & Space Museum
Aviation history exhibits & a gift shop. Popular place with historical aircraft/spacecraft & interactive exhibits, plus a gift shop & grill.
Waterfront Park
Park with fountains, lawns & a play area. Public park featuring spray fountains, grassy areas & lots of play equipment for kids.
Waterfront Park Playground
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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.
San Diego Children’s Park
Pool-like fountains & play equipment. Small park with wide, shallow fountains where ducks swim, plus a kids' playground under the pines.
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.
Play City
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Pretend City Children's Museum
Imaginary town & exhibits for kids. Set up as a pretend city, this kids' museum has a post office, cafe, farm & other interactive areas.
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Best Kids Camps & Summer Programs
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Top Amusement Parks & Fun Centers
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Music Lessons & Performing Arts Programs
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Kid-Friendly Hiking Trails & Nature Walks
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Language Classes for Children
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Top Public Schools & School Districts
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Best Camping Spots & Outdoor Adventures
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Free & Cheap Things to Do with Kids
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Unique & Hidden Gem Activities for Families
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Best Family-Friendly Attractions
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Things to Do with Kids at Night
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Best After-School Programs & Activities
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Best Parks for Outdoor Fun
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Best Water Parks & Splash Pads
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Best Zoos, Aquariums & Animal Encounters
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Best Science Centers & Discovery Zones
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Best Sports Leagues & Youth Athletics
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