Things to do for Families

Suggested One-Day Itinerary for Families
Day One

1. The most popular thing to do in San Diego for families with only one day is visit one of the world-renowned attractions. SeaWorld, LEGOLAND, and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park are some of the favorites. With animal stadiums, shows, wildlife encounters, Lego cities and sculptures, rides, and more, the kids will be begging you to go!


2. Or you can never go wrong with a full day out at one of San Diego’s beaches! Your kids will have a blast playing in the sand and jumping the waves. You can rent or buy a boogie board and some snorkel gear, and the fun will be endless.

Suggested Three-Day Itinerary for Families
Day One

1. Have a fun filled day of adventure and visit one of the world-renowned attractions in San Diego such as SeaWorld, LEGOLAND, or the San Diego Zoo Safari Park.

1. One thing you do not want to miss in San Diego are the views around La Jolla Cove and La Jolla Shores. Kick the day off with a stop to La Jolla Cove. The kids will love seeing the pods of seals playing in the water and being lazy on the cliffs. If the tide is right and it is not packed with seals, just around the corner you can take them for a dip in the Children’s Pool.


2. Then head to one of San Diego’s beautiful beaches to have a day packed with soaking up the sun, playing in the sand, boogie boarding and jumping the waves.

1. San Diego is a prime location for education on marine life. Spend some time at the Birch Aquarium so the kids can explore a variety of stunning exhibits.


2. Next, head to the picturesque Balboa Park and take the kids to the San Diego Natural History Museum. After, you can head to the notable Balboa Park Carousel and take a ride on the hand-carved European work of art, crafted in 1910.

Suggested Five-Day Itinerary for Families
Day One

1. Have a fun filled day of adventure and visit one of the world-renowned attractions in San Diego such as SeaWorld, LEGOLAND, or the San Diego Zoo Safari Park.

1. One thing you do not want to miss in San Diego are the views around La Jolla Cove and La Jolla Shores. Kick the day off with a stop to La Jolla Cove. The kids will love seeing the pods of seals playing in the water and being lazy on the cliffs. If the tide is right and it is not packed with seals, just around the corner you can take them for a dip in the Children’s Pool.


2. Then head to one of San Diego’s beautiful beaches to have a day packed with soaking up the sun, playing in the sand, boogie boarding and jumping the waves.

1. San Diego is a prime location for education on marine life. Spend some time at the Birch Aquarium so the kids can explore a variety of stunning exhibits.


2. Next, head to the picturesque Balboa Park and take the kids to the San Diego Natural History Museum. After, you can head to the notable Balboa Park Carousel and take a ride on the hand-carved European work of art, crafted in 1910.

1. Have another beach day! This time, head to Mission Beach and in between soaking up the sun and playing in the water, take the kids to Belmont Park to play some games and go on some rides.

1. End your trip with a day around downtown. Take the kids into Ghirardeli Ice Cream and Chocolate Shop in the Gaslamp Quarter and to some of the souvenir shops.


2. Then head to Seaport Village where you can usually find some street performers, enjoy some shopping, and book the San Diego SEAL Tour, which you will take in a hydra-terra vehicle from the road and right into the water…the kids will love it!