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Best Things to Do in San Diego, with kids
LEGOLAND California is 97% Kids-Friendly
LEGOLAND targets ages 2–12 with dozens of size-appropriate rides, parent-swap, STEM build zones and character shows, giving families a full day of safe, engaging play and minimal boredom.
Recommended visit duration: 1 day
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Legoland California Water Park with a Toddler
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Balboa Park is 97% Kids-Friendly
Carousel, Pepper Grove playground, puppet theater, model-train and aviation museums plus large lawns give nonstop play; kid menus, water fountains and many restrooms cut stress.
Recommended visit duration: 3–5 hours
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SeaWorld San Diego is 95% Kids-Friendly
Kids gain Ocean Explorer rides, touch pools, and lively sea-lion shows that teach marine science, plus family restrooms and lockers; only long queues and height limits temper the near-ideal fit.
Recommended visit duration: 1 day
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San Diego Zoo is 95% Kids-Friendly
Kids up to 12 find playgrounds, Wildlife Explorers Basecamp, animal shows, and a narrated bus ride; frequent restrooms and stroller-friendly routes support parents through a full, fun day.
Recommended visit duration: 1 day
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San Diego Zoo Safari Park is 95% Kids-Friendly
Kids get free play areas, cooling zone, Africa Tram, lion and tiger trails, age-fit safaris and carousel, with stroller rentals and change tables, but hilly paths may tire small legs.
Recommended visit duration: 1 day
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USS Midway Museum is 84% Kids-Friendly
Children to age 12 earn Junior Pilot wings, climb into cockpits, steer RC boats, and enjoy a kid audio track; adults must guide them on steep ladders and watch noise levels in engine rooms.
Recommended visit duration: 3-5 hours
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VISITING the USS MIDWAY MUSEUM - FULL TOUR - Everything to See and Do Aboard
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La Jolla Cove is 83% Kids-Friendly
Kids can swim under lifeguard supervision, hunt tide-pool creatures, and watch sea lions, but strong surf at high tide, slippery rocks, and scarce shade mean parents must stay alert all visit.
Recommended visit duration: 3–5 hours
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Port of San Diego is 81% Kids-Friendly
Hands-on Maritime Museum days, playgrounds, carousel, and cheap ferry rides keep kids engaged, but parents must monitor water edges and shade can be scarce midday.
Recommended visit duration: 3-5 hours
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Old Town is 81% Kids-Friendly
Candle dipping, folklórico shows, tortilla demos, and stroller-friendly trolleys delight ages 4-12, but many fragile shop items and PG-13 night tours mean parents must closely supervise.
Recommended visit duration: 2–3 hours
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Unconditional Surrender is 72% Kids-Friendly
Children can pose with the 25-ft figure, run on grass, and read history plaques, but no playground, open water edges, and basic restrooms reduce comfort for a long family stay.
Recommended visit duration: 10–30 minutes
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