Things to Do with Kids in San Diego, CA

  • TripBuzz found 254 things to do with kids in or near San Diego, California, including 229 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like La Mesa, Poway, Chula Vista and La Jolla.
  • From Willis Brothers Surfing to Pacific Surf School, the San Diego area offers 87 different types of family activities, including: Hiking Trails, Sports Stadiums (Professional), Surfing Lessons and Parks.
  • One of California's most famous cities is the city of San Diego. One of the state's southernmost cities it is a popular tourist destination, as well as thriving as an ever-growing business and residential community. Beach side homes line the cities many beaches, as do eclectic shops, diverse eateries and art venues. It's most famous attractions include Sea World, Balboa Park and Qualcomm Stadium, home of the San Diego Chargers.
  • TripBuzz found 254 things to do with kids in or near San Diego, California, including 229 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like La Mesa, Poway, Chula Vista and La Jolla.
  • From Willis Brothers Surfing to Pacific Surf School, the San Diego area offers 87 different types of family activities, including: Hiking Trails, Sports Stadiums (Professional), Surfing Lessons and Parks.
  • One of California's most famous cities is the city of San Diego. One of the state's southernmost cities it is a popular tourist destination, as well as thriving as an ever-growing business and residential community. Beach side homes line the cities many beaches, as do eclectic shops, diverse eateries and art venues. It's most famous attractions include Sea World, Balboa Park and Qualcomm Stadium, home of the San Diego Chargers.
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Omelettes, waffles, prime rib, and crab benedict at a restaurant highlighted on “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives”
35.6 Miles
89% 304 votes
History Museums 312 Pier View Way, Oceanside, CA MoreLess Info
The surf is up at the California Surf Museum in Oceanside! This museum is dedicated to the important role surfing plays in the state's history and culture. Free for kids 11 and under, $5 for adults, or $3 for students, seniors or military (ID required).
35.7 Miles
90% 156 votes
Theaters 8860 Lawrence Welk Drive, Escondido, CA MoreLess Info
Including also a small museum dedicated to Lawrence Welk, Lawrence Welk Theater is a 339 seats-venue, which hosted stars like Willie Nelson and musical plays like Chicago.
35.7 Miles
67% 6 votes
Golf at the Welk Resort San Diego, Escondido, CA 92026 MoreLess Info
The 18-hole 'Oaks' course is located at the Welk Resort San Diego of Escondido. It features 1837 yards of golf and it was designed by Jim Brown.
35.7 Miles
90% 20 votes
Theaters 8860 Lawrence Welk Drive, Escondido, CA 92026 MoreLess Info
Welk Resort Theater hosts an array of productions in an intimate theater setting. They provide dinner theatre along with matinees and have an on-site museum that highlights the career of Lawrence Welk, the man for whom the theater was named.
35.7 Miles
75% 4 votes
Parks 1600 Sports Park Way, Vista, CA 92083 MoreLess Info
Vista Sports Park features a variety of well-maintained, state of the art sports fields, including football fields, soccer fields, and little league baseball fields. The park also has a walking track that circles it.
35.9 Miles
64% 33 votes
Golf 660 South El Camino Real, Oceanside, CA 92054 MoreLess Info
The Emerald Isle Golf Course provides an 18-hole, par 56 playing area that is designed around two natural lakes. The business offers access to a chipping and putting range, a driving range, and a pro shop.
35.9 Miles
78% 49 votes
Specialty Museums 2040 North Santa Fe Road, Vista, CA 92084 MoreLess Info
A glimpse into the mechanical past, the Antique Gas & Steam Museum in Vista, California provides over 50 acres of engine related exhibits. Visitors can view these working engines while learning there applications to history.
35.9 Miles
71% 72 votes
Dog Park 2905 San Luis Rey Road, Oceanside, CA 92058 MoreLess Info
San Diego Humane Society & SPCA Dog Park offers two sections for dogs to play in, depending on the activity level of the dog. The park is covered with turf instead of grass and has a hill for the dogs.
36.2 Miles
100% 18 votes
Surfing Lessons 1201 N. Pacific St., Oceanside, CA 92054 MoreLess Info
Learn To Rip Surf Lessons provides surf instruction for the beginner as well as pointers for the seasoned veteran of the waves. They offer individual tutoring, coaching, group surf clinics, and also have video review available.
36.3 Miles
69% 39 votes
Fishing 315 Harbor Drive South, Oceanside, CA 92054 MoreLess Info
Helgren's Sportfishing provides half-day fishing trips, sea life adventures, one and a half-day Cortes Bank trips, and whale watching trips. Common catches at this destination include both yellowtail and halibut.
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