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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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LEGOLAND® California Resort

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Boarded! Pirate Adventure on 16th Century Galleon

May 18, 2024

This hilarious interactive show puts visitors right in the middle of the pirate action. Participants will be sworn in as part of the ship crew, trained how to navigate, sword fight, bail water from a sinking ship, escape from the King’s Jail, swab the deck and other pirate skills. Performances are 90 minutes.

Choose from two show times at 10:30 a.m. and 12:45 p,m. (please check-in 15~30 minutes before)

General admission included making the experience an excellent value and opportunity to explore the waterfront museum fleet and exhibits before or after your Boarded experience.

2024 Boarded Pirate Adventure dates are Saturdays on March 23, May 18, July 13, Sept 21, Oct 19, Nov 30 and Dec 28.

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Belmont in Bloom

Mar 31 - May 31, 2024

Join us at the beach this spring for Belmont Park's annual Belmont in Bloom festival!

This season Belmont will be blooming with color, life and joy through one of a kind photo opportunities and instagrammable moments including towering flowers, tasty treats, and floral inspired cocktails at our boardwalk restaurants. Don't miss the chance to enjoy and support your local art community by joining us for live art performances, and community "give back" events. You can also gift Mom a day at the park this Mother's Day with a "Mom-osa" from the traveling bubble cart, and brunch by the beach. So grab your loved ones and head to Belmont this spring where you can celebrate life, community and all of the color that this world has to offer...

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Haydn Voyages: Music at the Maritime

May 19, 2024

Concerts at Maritime Museum of San Diego Offer a Unique Mix of Music on the Water


The Hausmann Quartet and Maritime Museum of San Diego are excited to partner to present the ninth season of Haydn Voyages: Music at the Maritime, a quarterly concert series performed aboard one of the Museum’s historic world-class vessels, the 1898 steam ferryboat Berkeley that operated for 60 years on San Francisco Bay. More information about the series and waterfront venue can be found here

https://sdmaritime.org/visit/public-events/concert-series/

 

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$18 Historic Bay Cruise w/general admission!

Feb 8 - ongoing

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 vessel 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. Most days offered at 11:00 a.m. 12:45 p.m., 1:45 p.m. and 2:45 p.m.

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