Top city guide · 2026-04-05

San Diego, CA Family Guide

The best family-friendly things to do in San Diego, CA, from current activity picks to local events and city guides.

Explore top places to go, what is happening soon, and more ways to plan time with kids in San Diego, CA.

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Best Places To Start

Featured places for families in San Diego, CA right now.
Water Pick
La Jolla Coves Beach
Beach & Water
1100 Coast Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92037
4.9 / 5
Water Pick
Coronado Island Beach
Beach & Water
1801 Strand Way, San Diego, CA 92118
4.8 / 5
Playground Pick
Kate O. Sessions Memorial Park
Park
5109 Soledad Road, San Diego, CA 92109
4.8 / 5
Outdoor Pick
Mission Trails Regional Park
Park
One Father Junípero Serra Trail, San Diego, CA 92119
4.8 / 5
Outdoor Pick
Safari Park
Wildlife
15500 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido, CA 92027
4.8 / 5

What Families Can Do Here

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Beach & Water
La Jolla Coves Beach
1100 Coast Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92037
Coronado Island Beach
1801 Strand Way, San Diego, CA 92118

Current Family Events

What is happening soon in San Diego, CA.
APR25
Gaslamp Artisan Market 2026
APR 25 · starts Apr 25
Explore handcrafted treasures, art, jewelry, and clothing at this outdoor shopping event on Fifth Avenue in the Gaslamp Quarter.
Free

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More ways to explore San Diego, CA with kids.

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