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Family Fun in San Diego

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A Southern California Vacay Isn’t Complete without a Trip to San Diego

Add a San Diego Smile to Your SoCal Vacation

San Diego is the ultimate family playground, and any family trip to Southern California needs to have a San Diego stop on the itinerary. Consistently ranked as one of the Top Family Destinations in America, it has everything from theme parks to state parks to the iconic 1,200-acre Balboa Park. With 70 miles of kid-friendly beaches and attractions like the San Diego Zoo, SeaWorld San Diego and LEGOLAND California, it’s definitely a can’t-miss. You’ll also find plenty of budget-friendly hotels and activities, too. It’s a place where all families can play, and we can’t wait to see you and yours.

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Tips for a day trip to the Magic Kingdom

Local San Diegans head to Disneyland for day trips all the time and so can you. Here are a few tricks to successfully navigate a successful day.

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Balboa Park, The Cultural Heart of San Diego

Just minutes from downtown, explore the history, legacy, and future of this ever changing, always amazing cultural park.

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25 Fun & Free Things to Do

Having fun in San Diego doesn't require a lot of money. Here's a list of fun things to do that requires no money at all. 

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The Best Beaches - According to Kids

A Kid-Sized, 70-Mile Sandbox.

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Take a Hike

From coastal bluffs and wetlands, to mountains and deserts, put on your boots and get off the beaten path. 

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7 Cool Behind the Scenes Tours

Illuminating, unexpected, and unique ways to experience seven San Diego landmarks.

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San Diego Crew Classic

Mar 28 - Mar 30, 2025

Regarded as the first major regatta of the year, the San Diego Crew Classic brings together thousands of athletes from more than 100 universities, clubs and high school programs across the United States. Spanning ages 14 – 84, the Crew Classic is a competition for future Olympians as well as for those new to the sport. This event is often a highlight of their competitive rowing careers. The Crew Classic is not only an athletic event with competitors at the peak of physical fitness, but a social gathering for enthusiasts to enjoy great local food, a beer garden with San Diego’s famous local craft breweries, and shopping. The event is held at Mission Bay, just a mile from the Pacific Beach.

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San Diego Black Film Festival

Jan 27 - Feb 2, 2025

Established in 2002 and held each year during the last week of January, the San Diego Black Film Festival has grown to become one of the largest black film festivals in the country.

We screen over 100 films each year: Comedy, Drama, Documentaries, Animation, GLBT, Horror, Religious, Foreign/African Diaspora, Shorts, Feature Films and music videos.

As the first and largest black film festival of the year, numerous other festival reps scout new films from us for their event. Simply put, each year the San Diego Black Film Festival will premiere a large percentage of the independent black films that will prove successful throughout the year at other film festivals.

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San Diego Lunar New Year Festival

Jan 24 - Jan 26, 2025

Celebrate this new year with us in a festive environment with dragon and lion dances, firecrackers, games, food, and more!

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San Diego Leprechaun Run

Mar 15, 2025

San Diego Leprechaun Run is BACK in Pacific Beach!

We are excited to announce that registration is now open for the 5th Annual San Diego Leprechaun Run 5K & Kids 1K on Saturday, March 15th!

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Tips for a day trip to the Magic Kingdom

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Balboa Park, The Cultural Heart of San Diego

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25 Fun & Free Things to Do

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The Best Beaches - According to Kids

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San Diego Crew Classic

Mar 28 - Mar 30, 2025
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San Diego Black Film Festival

Jan 27 - Feb 2, 2025
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San Diego Lunar New Year Festival

Jan 24 - Jan 26, 2025
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San Diego Leprechaun Run

Mar 15, 2025
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Valid: Jun 21, 2024 - ongoing

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Show Your Badge & Save on Birch Aquarium Tickets

Birch Aquarium at Scripps
Valid: Jan 1 - ongoing

Dive into the world of sharks, seahorses, and Little Blue Penguins at Birch Aquarium in La Jolla. As the public outreach center for Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego, Birch...

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SAVE on Camping at La Jolla Indian Campground

La Jolla Indian Adventure Park
Valid: Jan 15 - Mar 31, 2025

SAVE on stays at the historic La Jolla Indian Campground located within La Jolla Indian Adventure Park in Pauma Valley! Buy one night of tent or RV camping, and get one night FREE! Offer is valid for...

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