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Kids Free San Diego

This October, San Diego is a Kid’s Paradise

Photo By Myles McGuinness

Family Fun in the Sun

All October long, kids eat, stay, and play for free, while parents enjoy great deals and big-time savings on attractions, museums, meals and more. So, c’mon, unforgettable family memories are waiting to be made in San Diego. Plan your trip today!

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Featured Kids Free Hotel Offers

 
Town and Country Resort
Town and Country Resort

Kids Slide & Eat Free

Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina
Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina

Great savings for your family! Children (12 and under) enjoy a free kid’s meal with a paying adult at our restaurants (excludes Marina Market) during the month of October.

Bahia Resort Hotel
Bahia Resort Hotel

This October, hotel guests can dine at Dockside 1953 for a free kid's meal and enjoy one complimentary paddleboard or kayak rental (restrictions apply).

Catamaran Resort Hotel & Spa
Catamaran Resort Hotel & Spa

SThis October, hotel guests can dine at Oceana Coastal Kitchen for a free kid's meal and enjoy one complimentary paddleboard or kayak rental (restrictions apply).

San Diego Mission Bay Resort
San Diego Mission Bay Resort

Dig in at San Diego Mission Bay Resort with the whole family. Enjoy 1 kid meal per adult meal purchased at Solrisa, Plaza Del Sol, or Covewood Restaurant.

Kings Inn
Kings Inn

Stay in Style at the Kings Inn—Kids Eat Free at Our Two Restaurants (The Waffle Spot & Amigo Spot). Enjoy our Sparkling Pool, Hot Tub, Gym, and Bar. Use Promo Code: KIDSFREE

Ocean Park Inn
Ocean Park Inn

Check in to our reimagined guestrooms during Kids Free Month and receive a free Welcome Goodie Bag for kids, along with 15% off an extended stay of three nights or more.

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December Nights

Dec 1 - Dec 2, 2023

Join us on Dec. 1 and 2 for the City of San Diego's largest free holiday festival in beautiful Balboa Park. The family friendly event brings San Diegans together to enjoy the lights, the sounds, the attractions and of course, the amazing food.

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$18 Historic Bay Cruise w/general admission!

Nov 1 - Dec 31, 2023

This boat tour provides visitors with an educational tour of San Diego Bay. The 45-minute Bay sightseeing tour takes guests out on the water in a large loop first heading toward North Island and the Aircraft Carriers, then stopping at buoy 22. Guests will then head just under Coronado Bridge and make a port (left) turn around one of the bridge pillars. The vessels then heads back towards the Maritime Museum along the downtown side of the waterfront.  Several attractions will be highlighted along the way as guests enjoy the fresh air and view.

Sheduled daily tour times may vary. 

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Parade of Lights Holiday Dinner

Dec 10, 2023

The San Diego Bay Parade of Lights is a time-honored holiday tradition brought to San Diego by the boating community. Continuing its long-standing San Diego tradition, the annual San Diego Bay Parade of Lights promises to dazzle and entertain bayfront crowds during 2 evenings on Sundays, December 10 and December 17, 2023. Participants in this year’s highly anticipated holiday boat parade will decorate their boats to fit the Traditions of Christmas theme.

Maritime Museum of San Diego has been known for years as the best place on the waterfront to view the annual Parade of Lights on San Diego Bay from the Museum’s historic 1898 steam ferry boat Berkeley located along Star of India wharf. 

Parade of Lights Dinner tickets are a great value with dinner, boat parade viewing, and museum general admission (valid before the dinner only) included.

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Santa Train North Pole Limited

Nov 24 - Dec 18, 2023

The fun begins at the lighted Campo Depot. Pick up your tickets from the Ticket Agent in our restored passenger waiting room. We recommend you plan on arriving at the Campo Depot at least 45 minutes before your train departs to allow ample time to park, get your tickets, and pass through our gift shop. Don’t forget to stop by the Hobo Camp next to the Depot to hear tales from railroading’s past.
Once onboard the North Pole Limited, Santa’s elves will sing our favorite Christmas carols, read a popular Christmas story to all of our young ones, and pass out cookies and hot chocolate to all passengers. The North Pole Limited will stop at Santa’s Workshop to pick up Santa and Mrs. Claus who will visit with all passengers on the train on our way back to the Campo Depot.

The train ride lasts for approximately 90 minutes depending on the number of passengers Santa needs to visit with.

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