Learn about hundreds of amazing creatures who call this zoo/botanical garden home with a guided tour. Stop along the way to see a giraffe with a crooked neck!
Prepare to stroll on the boardwalk and dine in delight, all while enjoying the view of the water. Take a dip surrounded by lifeguards to indulge in CA’s finest.
Art, history and science all-in-one, this California-focused museum is a must. Bring your family here to explore the rich culture and environment of Cali in all its wonder.
Sure to become a favorite, learn and play as a family here – this educational, creative museum helps your kids discover the meaning of community and culture.
Exploring this natural wonder in one day is tough! Get some exercise hiking, biking or through a guided tour and teach your kids to nurture nature by volunteering as a family.
Found below the Golden Gate Bridge and located in a national park! Gaze at the scenery; explore indoor and outdoor exhibits that nurture your kids’ creativity.
Play a game of laser tag with your family and see who comes out on top! Try out go karts, batting cages, and the arcade too, topped off with scrumptious food.
A great place to exercise your brain AND have fun! Find hands-on, interactive access to fun exhibits, displays and videos about planet earth and the universe.
This 14-acre waterfront complex includes plenty of shops and restaurants - right in downtown San Diego!
Home to more than 4,000 animals, the San Diego Zoo is a fun and educational afternoon trip for the family.
Shopping, dining and more makes the historic Gaslamp Quarter a fun way to spend the day with the entire family.
Calling all boat lovers! Check out the Maritime Museum of San Diego for an afternoon of learning about the local seas and its historic vessels.
Want an amazing view of the city? Hop on a cable car for an aerial, and inspiring, view.
Don't delay on the opportunity to let your kids feed the animals! Grizzly bears feedings are at 11 a.m., penguins at 2:30, and pelicans at 3:30.
Did you know this park was once filled with wild sand dunes? Now this hilly park has plenty of lakes meadows and roads to explore – as well as the world’s largest collection of orchids!
Check out Union Square for great art and shopping and hop on the cable car with your family to get some beautiful and iconic city views.
In the mood for a picnic? Escape the hustle and bustle of the city for a quiet, lakeside day. Bring board games for some added fun!
We love this spot for an educational family outing - it’s the largest natural and historical museum in the western U.S., with more than 33 million historical relics. Have fun while learning!
Interested in science? Love looking at stars? Check out this nonprofit park with info. on astronomy and other fun topics; it’s recently renovated and looking stellar!
Check out the 6-acre Pachyderm Forest elephant habitat to see these amazingly strong animals. Did you know they can lift as much as 130 humans?
Complete with interactive displays and touch tanks, this spot is educational, fun and a kid’s dream come true.
