Fun Things to Do in San Diego With Kids

American cuisine with a modern touch and a menu of locally sourced meats, produce, and seafood is their specialty. Craft cocktails and a rooftop with skyline views add to the experience. Reservations are recommended.

Set atop the La Jolla Cove among fashionable shops, galleries, and beaches, the Mediterranean-style La Valencia, nicknamed "the Pink Lady," offers luxurious accommodations, romantic courtyards, Spanish mosaics, ocean views, and lush tropical landscaping.

This modern hotel offers a spa, rooftop pool, and several dining and entertainment venues, including a beer hall and fine dining restaurant. The Pool House, their rooftop lounge, provides poolside service and sunset views from the pool or hot tub.

This historic hotel dates to around 1910, and a major renovation retained its vintage style and elegance. Visitors enjoy cocktails in the Grand Grill Lounge or French-inspired Rendezvous Bar. A spa, fitness center, and luxurious guest rooms and suites make it a popular choice.

The iconic hotel offers a variety of accommodations including rooms, suites, newly renovated cabanas, and beachfront suites at the Beach Village with patios facing the sand and ocean. A variety of dining venues, shops, and expansive beach make a stay at the Del a memorable experience.

Located on the tip of Shelter Island near the Point Loma neighborhood, the Kona Kai offers waterfront accommodations, a fitness center, two waterfront pools, and locally sourced cuisine served at Vessel with sea breezes and views.

Tropical landscaping and decor create an elegant atmosphere, and with a patio or balcony in every room, views are guaranteed. Set on a sandy beach on Mission Bay, the resort includes refrigerators, coffee makers, pool, whirlpool bath, and bike rentals.

San Diego, one of 18 cities in Southern California's San Diego County, is the eighth largest city in the United States. Sharing a border with Mexico, San Diego is known for its mild, dry climate, with a year-round temperature average of around 68 degrees F (20 degrees Celsius) and low rainfall, occurring mostly between December and March. Coastal areas are generally cooler than inland parts of the city.

The sea lions have made their home in La Jolla Cove, and it’s fun to watch them from the coastal walkway above as they jostle for space. Depending on the season, you might even see their newborn pups. While you’re there, enjoy the view and stroll among the boutiques, cafés, restaurants, and shops of the lovely coastal town.

Enjoy the views, hike a scenic two-mile trail, wade in tide pools, and watch for passing whales (during winter months) at Cabrillo National Monument. The monument, commemorating the expedition of Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, offers Junior Ranger activities, an expansive Visitor Center, and the opportunity to learn a little California history in a beautiful setting.

The San Diego Zoo is one of the best zoos in the U.S., so it's a popular stop for families visiting the area. See your favorite animals as you stroll among the exhibits, and explore the park on a guided bus tour, Skyfari Aerial Tram, or miniature train ride.

Take a one-hour guided walking tour to learn about Old Town, the site of California’s first European settlement, or visit a park, museum, or haunted building. After the short history lesson, stop for a snack, listen to strolling mariachis, or browse through Old Town’s eclectic shops.