Family-Friendly Attractions In San Diego
San Diego holiday packages
Balboa Park
★4.8 (73831)Sprawling outdoor destination is home to the city's renowned zoo, museums, gardens & more. · Dogs allowed
San Diego, CA, United States
San Diego Zoo
★4.7 (58702)₹₹₹Zoo featuring giraffes, koalas, apes & more, plus tours & a conservation society.
2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, United States
SeaWorld San Diego
★4.4 (48059)Marine life shows, thrill rides, aquariums & up-close encounters with dolphins, penguins & more.
500 Sea World Dr., San Diego, CA 92109, United States
USS Midway Museum
★4.8 (47193)Life-at-sea exhibits, restored planes & flight simulators aboard this legendary aircraft carrier.
910 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, United States
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
★4.7 (29556)₹₹Open-air museum about local life in the 1800s, with adobe buildings & interpretive performances. · Dogs allowed
San Diego Avenue and, Twiggs St, San Diego, CA 92110, United States
Seaport Village
★4.6 (28833)₹₹Waterside complex with shops, eateries, entertainment & relaxed grounds featuring fountains & ponds.
849 W Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, United States
Mission Bay Park
★4.6 (24764)Vast bayside spot popular for sand & surf sports, sunbathing, boats, picnics & dog-friendly beaches.
San Diego, CA 92109, United States
Belmont Park
★4.6 (16717)Vintage games, gift shops, rides & an iconic wooden roller coaster right next to the beach.
3146 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109, United States
Waterfront Park
★4.7 (9197)Public park featuring spray fountains, grassy areas & lots of play equipment for kids. · Dogs allowed
1600 Pacific Hwy, San Diego, CA 92101, United States
Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum
★4.6 (8814)Balboa Park's Japanese gardens have koi ponds, bonsai trees, garden tours & more.
2215 Pan American E Rd, San Diego, CA 92101, United States
Sunset Cliffs Natural Park
★4.8 (7590)Natural cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean offer views of the coast & the occasional cliff diver. · Dogs allowed
Ladera St, San Diego, CA 92107, United States
Mission Beach Park
★4.7 (6942)Large grassy space beside the beach boardwalk offers benches for picnics & recreational activities. · Dogs allowed
3000 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109, United States
Mission Beach Boardwalk
★4.7 (5690)Longtime beachfront boardwalk featuring shops, an old-school amusement park & ocean activities. · Dogs allowed
W Mission Bay Dr, San Diego, CA 92109, United States
San Diego Air & Space Museum
★4.6 (5219)Popular place with historical aircraft/spacecraft & interactive exhibits, plus a gift shop & grill.
2001 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, CA 92101, United States
Chicano Park
★4.6 (4382)Colorful murals can be seen at this public park located beneath the San Diego-Coronado Bridge. · Dogs allowed
1949 Logan Ave, San Diego, CA 92113, United States
Fleet Science Center
★4.5 (3841)Educational center with hands-on exhibits, a planetarium, an IMAX theater & interactive displays.
1875 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101, United States
Cabrillo National Monument Visitor Center
★4.8 (3232)1800 Cabrillo Memorial Dr, San Diego, CA 92106, United States
The New Children’s Museum
★4.5 (2978)From creative classes to climbable sculptures, contemporary art for kids, in a bright, modern space.
200 W Island Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, United States
San Diego Natural History Museum
★4.6 (2921)Large natural history museum with rotating displays on animals, dinosaurs & earth science.
1788 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101, United States
Museum of Us
★4.3 (2366)Museum in an ornate 1915 building featuring eclectic anthropology exhibits & a panoramic tower.
1350 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101, United States
Shoreline Park
★4.7 (2235)Mile-long scenic park offering a bayside promenade & fishing pier, plus picnic areas & public art. · Dogs allowed
2200 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92106, United States
Tuna Harbor Park
★4.7 (2098)Bayside park featuring shaded grassy areas, a promenade & a big statue of a sailor kissing a nurse. · Dogs allowed
3 Tuna Ln, San Diego, CA 92101, United States
Whaley House Museum
★4.4 (2085)Supposedly haunted, this museum in an 1850s house offers day & night tours, plus a cafe.
2476 San Diego Ave, San Diego, CA 92110, United States
Harbor Island Park
★4.7 (1907)Tranquil public park overlooking the bay with a shoreline path for walkers & a route for bicyclists. · Dogs allowed
1875 Harbor Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, United States
Ski Beach Park
★4.6 (1811)Small island park offering a boat launch, playground, jogging path, picnic space & large grass area. · Dogs allowed
1600 Vacation Rd, San Diego, CA 92109, United States
San Diego Automotive Museum
★4.4 (1807)Small destination featuring rotating displays of classic cars, trucks & motorcycles.
2080 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, CA 92101, United States
Presidio Park
★4.6 (1774)Expansive park offers a cultural museum & historical sites, plus trails, city views & picnic space. · Dogs allowed
2811 Jackson St, San Diego, CA 92110, United States
Bonita Cove
★4.6 (1654)Waterfront park providing lifeguard-supervised swimming, a playground, picnic space & BBQ grills. · Dogs allowed
1100 W Mission Bay Dr, San Diego, CA 92109, United States
Fiesta Island
★4.6 (1449)Vast island off Mission Bay with fire pits, dog parks, various water sports & 27 miles of beach. · Dogs allowed
1590 E Mission Bay Dr., San Diego, CA 92109, United States
Tecolote Canyon Natural Park and Nature Center
★4.6 (1409)This park running along the coast & up to the mouth of Tecolote Canyon includes a visitors center. · Dogs allowed
5180 Tecolote Rd, San Diego, CA 92110, United States
Tecolote Shores
★4.7 (1396)Busy beach area offering a playground, picnic tables, swimming, rinse-off showers & a multiuse path. · Dogs allowed
1740 E Mission Bay Dr., San Diego, CA 92109, United States
Fanuel Street Park
★4.6 (1153)Picturesque park by the beach with a playground, BBQ grills, bath facilities & open green space. · Dogs allowed
4000 Fanuel St, San Diego, CA 92109, United States
San Diego Model Railroad Museum
★4.7 (1078)Kid-friendly museum featuring many working scale models of California rail lines & landscapes.
1649 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101, United States
Old Trolley Barn Park
★4.6 (1076)City park on the site of an old streetcar barn, offering a playground & summertime concerts. · Dogs allowed
1943 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116, United States
Mission Point Park
★4.7 (1043)Beach-adjacent waterfront park offering lots of lawn space & some playground equipment.
2600 Bayside Ln, San Diego, CA 92109, United States
Comic-Con Museum
★3.9 (1032)2131 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, CA 92101, United States
Giant Dipper Roller Coaster
★4.5 (569)Vintage beachfront thrill ride, with a track reaching 75 ft in height & a maximum speed of 48 mph.
3146 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109, United States
WNDR Museum
★3.7 (551)422 Market St, San Diego, CA 92101, United States
Old Town San Diego
★4.6 (537)2829 Juan St, San Diego, CA 92110, United States
Mingei International Museum
★4.6 (489)Museum located in a historic building showcases folk art, craft & design from all over the globe.
Balboa Park, Plaza de Panama, 1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101, United States
Park at the Park
★4.7 (485)Grassy area next to Petco Stadium with a mini baseball diamond, a Tony Gwynn statue & picnic spots. · Dogs allowed
840 K St, San Diego, CA 92101, United States
San Diego Children’s Park
★4.1 (411)Small park with wide, shallow fountains where ducks swim, plus a kids' playground under the pines. · Dogs allowed
326 W Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, United States
Harper's Topiary Garden
★4.5 (382)3549 Union St, San Diego, CA 92103, United States
Martin Luther King Jr Promenade
★4.5 (378)Tree-lined promenade of manicured lawns & flowerbeds, with a hedge maze, sculptures & a fountain. · Dogs allowed
326 W Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, United States
Balboa Park Carousel
★4.7 (314)Traditional merry-go-round built in 1910, with hand-carved animals & chance to catch the brass ring.
1889 Zoo Pl, San Diego, CA 92101, United States
Ruocco Park
★4.4 (260)Landscaped park with harbor views features a large modern art installation in wood, steel & stone. · Dogs allowed
585 Harbor Ln, San Diego, CA 92101, United States
Desert Garden
★4.7 (229)Various cacti bloom in this unique, scenic garden with several trails for walking.
Zoo Pl, San Diego, CA 92104, United States
Heritage County Park
★4.7 (223)Charming county park featuring several restored Victorian homes & the city's first synagogue.
2454 Heritage Park Row, San Diego, CA 92110, United States
Pepper Grove
★4.3 (155)· Dogs allowed
San Diego, CA 92101, United States
Elephant Odyssey
★4.8 (85)2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, United States