This cultural mecca within 361 waterfront acres of the former Naval Training Center San Diego (NTC) features historic Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, vast outdoor spaces, and plenty of parking. Arts… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Kids Attractions
Fiesta de Reyes in Old Town San Diego is Where History Lives and the Fiesta Lasts Forever
Festive Old Town comes alive at this new shopping and dining attraction in historic Old Town. Shop at the Artworks Gallery for colorful San Diego paintings. Sample San Diego’s best… Read more »
CityPASS Offers Discounted Admission and Day Passes for San Diego, Orange Cty. and Los Angeles
CityPASS offers a great opportunity to experience the best attractions located throughout Southern California, including Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego. These attractions and tours offer everything from state-of-the-art… Read more »
Visit the World’s Finest Collection of Historic Ships at the Maritime Museum of San Diego
The fascinating floating museum at the Embarcadero consists of six historic ships and two submarines: the Star of India, which is the oldest active sailing ship in the world, the… Read more »
Heritage of the Americas Museum in Rancho San Diego Takes You on a Journey Through Time
Heritage of the Americas Museum, located on the campus of Cuyamaca College in Rancho San Diego at 12110 Cuyamaca College Dr. West off of Jamacha Rd. (619-670-5194) [heritageoftheamericasmuseum.com]. Open… Read more »
Bright Valley Farms Horseback Riding
Bright Valley Farms has been in business for over 50 years and is located just minutes from Downtown San Diego. At Bright Valley Farms you’ll find over 52,000 acres of… Read more »
Free Admission to Historic Mormon Battalion
The Mormon Battalion Historic Site is located in Old Town, at the corner of Harney and Juan Streets. Walk in the steps of The 500 men Mormon Battalion, Army of the West, as they left Winter Quarters, Iowa, and began their infantry march from Fort Leavenworth to the California Pueblo of San Diego. They are open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., there are also guided tours and admission is free.
Flying Leatherneck Museum Showcases The Impressive Aviation History of the Marine Corps
The Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum which is adjacent to the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar on Miramar Road, San Diego (858-693-1723) [flyingleathernecks.org]. This is the only Command Museum dedicated to… Read more »
LEGOLAND in Carlsbad Has Over 60 Exciting Rides, Fun Shows Kids Love
LEGOLAND California is home to more than 60 exciting rides, shows and attractions. But the really big news is the world’s first and only LEGOLAND Water Park. The imagination really… Read more »
La Bella Cafe & Games Serves Chula Vista’s Best Pizza
La Bella Cafe & Games (8) is the most popular pizza restaurant in Chula Vista. Boasting 70 years in business, they truly have it all including a huge games… Read more »
San Diego Symphony Performs Year-Round
The jewel of this district is the historic Copley Symphony Hall (20) at 750 B St. (619-235-0804). It is regarded as one of the finest classical music venues on the… Read more »
La Jolla Kayak is the Original Kayaking Outfit
La Jolla Kayak, 2199 Avenida de la Playa, La Jolla (858-459-1114) [lajollakayak.com]. Open daily 8 a.m.–sunset. Established in 1995, they are the original ocean adventure outfitter in San Diego. Today,… Read more »
Cabrillo National Monument Offers a “Must See” Panoramic View of the San Diego Skyline
On the windswept tip of Point Loma is Cabrillo National Monument, which is the third most visited national monument in the United States. From this vantage point, 422 ft high… Read more »
San Diego Botanic Garden Is North County’s World-Renowned Botanical Garden Attraction
The San Diego Botanic Garden is a place of year-round beauty. Explore four miles of garden trails, enjoy restful vistas, flowering trees, majestic palms, and the nation’s largest bamboo collection…. Read more »
Birch Aquarium in La Jolla is a Family Fun Attraction Featuring Over 3,000 Colorful Fish
Birch Aquarium (22) is the public outreach center for world-renowned Scripps Institution of Oceanography, where visitors of all ages can explore more than 3,000 colorful fish and invertebrates as well… Read more »
San Diego Air & Space Museum Displays Famous Aviation Artifacts & Aerospace Memorabilia
San Diego Air and Space Museum (619-234-8291) [sandiegoairandspace.org] is in the historic Ford Building in Balboa Park. This impressive museum displays famous aircrafts, engines, spacecraft and aviation artifacts from… Read more »
Spanish Village Art Center in Balboa Park is where you Can See Artisans at Work in 37 galleries and studios
A visit to Balboa Park would not be complete without visiting the 37 working artist studios managed by over 250 local artists and see and speak to many of these… Read more »
San Diego Model Railroad Museum is North America’s Largest Model Railroad Exhibit
The San Diego Model Railroad Museum features interactive toy trains, Lionel-style electric trains and a 20-scale mile long rail crossing of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. Plus, this museum is… Read more »
Living Coast Discovery Center is Both a Unique Zoo and Aquarium on San Diego Bay in Chula Vista
A must-see for San Diego families! The Living Coast Discovery Center, formerly known as the Chula Vista Nature Center, is a unique zoo and aquarium located on the southern edge… Read more »
San Diego History Center in Balboa Park
San Diego History Center (SDHC) was founded by George W. Marston in 1928, then as the San Diego Historical Society (SDHS). Marston stated that the objective of the Historical Society… Read more »
Aquatica SeaWorld’s Waterpark in Chula Vista is San Diego’s Popular Waterpark
Aquatica SeaWorld’s Waterpark in Chula Vista is a lushly landscaped waterpark with up-close animal experiences, high speed thrills and the amenities of a beachside resort. Among dozens of slides and… Read more »
Gaslamp Museum at the William Heath Davis House, the Oldest House in the Gaslamp
The Gaslamp Museum at the William Heath Davis House, built in 1850, is the oldest house in San Diego’s Historic Gaslamp Quarter. Because of the shortage of lumber in the… Read more »

