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Visiting San Diego with kids, there's tons of fun things to do in San Diego year round. In Old Town, soak up Old California. See unusual animals at the world-famous San Diego Zoo in Balboa Park. With kids, water fun is a must. Go out in pedal boats on Mission Bay, ride a water taxi to Coronado, and everyone in the family will enjoy long days at the beach.

San Diego Photo Album
    Balboa Park – San Diego Zoo
    Downtown - Waterfront
    Old Town
    Mission Bay – SeaWorld
    Point Loma
    Coronado
Greater San Diego
  Carlsbad – Legoland
    La Jolla & Beach Towns
  San Diego Zoo Safari Park
    East County
family hotels san diego

Travel for Kids has so many fun things to do with kids in San Diego, but you'll need a fun place to stay.

Here's our own Travel for Kids hand-picked list of family hotels in San Diego, all styles and price ranges, in neighborhoods that are comfortable for families, and near to places you'll want to explore:

San Diego family hotels
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Family friendly vacation rentals in Mission Bay and Mission Bay, all styles and price ranges, close to the beach and bay.

San Diego family beach vacation rentals
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Buy Go City San Diego 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 7 day pass for discounts and admission to the San Diego Zoo, LEGOLAND, San Diego Zoo Safari Park, Balboa Park museums, SeaWorld, harbor cruise, and more. Savings for whole family, pick attractions to see, and no waiting in ticket lines!

Go City San Diego
kids books san diego california
     
larry gets lots in san diego  
Larry Gets Lost in San Diego
John Skewes, Eric Ode

Take a trip around San Diego with Pete and his dog Larry. Accidentally hopping on a boat in front of the Hotel Del Coronado, Larry floats to Mission Beach, takes the train to the San Diego Zoo and museums in Balboa Park, runs past ships big and little in downtown San Diego, to Point Loma, where he finds Pete. (Picture book)

Also fun board book for little ones: Larry Loves San Diego

 

     
Cinco de Mayo
Mary Dodson Wade

Kids can read for themselves about the Cinco de Mayo fiesta, an Old Town tradition – dances, music, food and bright costumes. (Easy reader)

 

 
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the tree lady  
The Tree Lady
H. Joseph Hopkins, Jill McElmurry

Kate Sessions was a remarkable lady who changed San Diego. In the late 19th century, the city was dry and desert-like. Kate Sessions planted trees everywhere, and created the magnificent gardens in Balboa Park. (Picture book)

 

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