San Diego with Kids: Family-Friendly Things to See and Do, San Diego, California

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San Diego with Kids: Family-Friendly Things to See and Do

San Diego with Kids: Family-Friendly Things to See and Do, San Diego, California

We don’t usually write about the “best things to do with kids” when visiting a new destination. But this trip to San Diego was a little different – it was a family visit to see friends who also have a child, so we planned our itinerary around activities the kids would enjoy. The best part? We ended up loving them too! In this post, we’ll share our favorite things to do in San Diego that are fun for both kids and adults alike.

We visited San Diego from Mexico, where we stayed again for a view month to visit family and friends. Flying in from Mexico City, we flew to the airport of Tijuana and crossed the border from there. We stayed at our friends place around Spring Valley and spent some great days exploring the various things to see and do in the city with kids. 

One of the absolute must-dos in San Diego for both kids and adults is visiting the zoo. While we’ve been to quite a few zoos around the world, this time we wanted to try something a little different. So we headed to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park instead. Mathias was especially excited to see the tigers and cheetahs and luckily, we got to see both, along with plenty of other incredible animals on this safari-style adventure. We took a tour of the entire park and hopped on a ride through the African Plains, which turned out to be a real highlight of the day. There are numerous play areas and restaurants around the site, so you will always find a place to play or eat for the kids. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: San Diego with Kids: Family-Friendly Things to See and Do
Guide Location: USA » San Diego
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Julian Schonfelder
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
  • Seaport Village
  • Tuna Harbor & Waterfront Park
  • USS Midway Museum
  • La Jolla Shores beach
  • Birch Aquarium
  • Museum of Contemporary Art
  • Children's Pool La Jolla
  • View on the Green Gazebo
  • Ellen Browning Scripps Park
  • San Diego Zoo
  • Museum of Us
  • San Diego Museum of Art
  • Botanical Building
  • Malibu Farm San Diego
  • Crazee Burger
  • C Level Lounge

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