Things to Do with Kids in San Diego, CA

19 family-friendly activities with age ratings, stroller info, and parent tips.

Surf Diva Surf School$$$

Surf Diva Surf School

4.8(1,200)

Ages: Best for ages 8-17

Outdoor
Kate Sessions ParkFree

Kate Sessions Park

4.8(5,400)

Ages: Best for all ages

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
USS Midway Museum$$

USS Midway Museum

4.8(45,000)

Ages: Best for ages 6-16

Indoor/OutdoorRainy Day
Balboa ParkFree

Balboa Park

4.8(35,000)

Ages: Best for all ages

Indoor/OutdoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Free

Sunset Cliffs Natural Park

4.8(8,900)

Ages: Best for all ages

Outdoor
Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve$

Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve

4.8(18,500)

Ages: Best for ages 5-17

Outdoor
La Jolla Shores BeachFree

La Jolla Shores Beach

4.7(14,200)

Ages: Best for all ages

Outdoor
San Diego Zoo$$$

San Diego Zoo

4.7(58,000)

Ages: Best for ages 2-12

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
San Diego Zoo Safari Park$$$

San Diego Zoo Safari Park

4.7(38,000)

Ages: Best for ages 4-16

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
La Jolla Cove and Children's Pool (Seal Beach)Free

La Jolla Cove and Children's Pool (Seal Beach)

4.7(25,000)

Ages: Best for all ages

Outdoor
Chicano ParkFree

Chicano Park

4.6(3,100)

Ages: Best for all ages

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Coronado Ferry Landing and Beach$

Coronado Ferry Landing and Beach

4.6(7,200)

Ages: Best for all ages

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Birch Aquarium at Scripps$$

Birch Aquarium at Scripps

4.5(8,500)

Ages: Best for ages 2-11

Indoor/OutdoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Oscar's Mexican Seafood$

Oscar's Mexican Seafood

4.5(4,100)

Ages: Best for all ages

Indoor/Outdoor
The Crack Shack$$

The Crack Shack

4.5(5,600)

Ages: Best for all ages

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Extraordinary Desserts$$

Extraordinary Desserts

4.5(4,800)

Ages: Best for all ages

Indoor/OutdoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Living Coast Discovery Center$$

Living Coast Discovery Center

4.4(3,800)

Ages: Best for ages 2-11

Indoor/OutdoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
LEGOLAND California Resort$$$

LEGOLAND California Resort

4.3(32,000)

Ages: Best for ages 2-12

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Belmont ParkFree

Belmont Park

4.2(12,000)

Ages: Best for ages 3-16

OutdoorStroller-Friendly

Family Travel Guide: San Diego, CA

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