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Things to Do in San Diego, California

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Balboa Park

San Diego, California

Good for School-Age Kids

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Balboa Park is a masterpiece of urban planning -- a 1,200-acre park in the middle of downtown San Diego...

  • Park

  • Scenic Landmark

  • Garden

  • Live Music Venue

  • Historical Landmark

Cabrillo National Monument

San Diego, California

Good for Pre-Teens & Teens

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Worth visiting for the drive alone, the Cabrillo National Monument has such sweeping views of San Diego that on a clear day you can see all the way from Mexico....

  • Historical Landmark

  • Hiking

Maritime Museum

San Diego, California

Good for Babies

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Learn about San Diego's rich seafaring history, and tour antique ships, including the Star of India, an 18th-century Royal Navy frigate. The Star of India hosts outdoor movie nights...

  • History Museum

  • Special Collection

Hotel del Coronado

San Diego, California

A favorite resort of Frank Baum, author of "The Wizard of Oz," the Hotel Del (as it's known affectionately by locals) is a feat of whimsical Queen Anne architecture...

  • Hotel / Motel

  • Historical Landmark

  • Resort

  • Bicycling

  • Surfing

Belmont Park

San Diego, California

Good for School-Age Kids

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Just off the beach bordwalk, Belmont Park is an amusement park in the vein of the classic East Coast spots like Coney Island. A classic...

  • Amusement Park

  • Arcade / Game Room

Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institute

San Diego, California

Good for Babies

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The Scripps Institute of Oceanography's Birch Aquarium is a world-class exhibit of sea life, and a richer educational experience than SeaWorld. Located on the...

  • Aquarium

La Jolla Shores

San Diego, California

Good for Toddlers & Pre-K

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La Jolla Shores is easily one of the most family-friendly beaches in San Diego County. The city of La Jolla is often called San Diego's Riviera for its azure...

  • Beach

Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theater

San Diego, California

Good for Pre-Teens & Teens

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"The puppet show was my favorite," one 6-year-old girl said after being asked what she liked best about San Diego. The younger set will find the clever scenery...

  • Theater

Old Town San Diego State Historic Park

San Diego, California

Good for School-Age Kids

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Step into Old Town and you walk into the past. Designed to resemble what California was like until 1848, this charming state park has a plaza surrounded by historic buildings...

  • Historical Landmark

Palm Canyon

San Diego, California

Good for School-Age Kids

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While Balboa Park has acres of manicured gardens that are excellent for casual walks, the Palm Canyon is a step into the natural beauty of...

  • Hiking

  • Park

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