The best beaches, according to kids

San Diego's kid-sized, 70-mile sandbox

The Best Activities in Mission Bay

Endless memories await families visiting Mission Bay's 27 miles of sandy shoreline during Kids Free San Diego.

Best Kid-Approved Parks in San Diego

Some of the best places to play in San Diego

25 Fun & Free Things to Do

San Diego offers a fun and inexpensive getaway, for kids and adults, any time of year

SeaWorld San Diego

Come Face-to-Face with the Wonders of the Sea with the 8 can't-miss experiences

San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Discover wide-open wonder with these 10 wild adventures

LEGOLAND® California Resort

Let your imagination lead the way with these 8 awesome adventures

Explore These Awesome Museums

Where learning is more like recess

As the sun goes down, the fun heats up this summer at the San Diego Zoo. From global rhythms and spectacular entertainment to one-of-a-kind moments with your favorite wildlife after dark, join us under the stars for wild and unforgettable experiences—perfect for the whole family.

The USS Midway Museum's "Legacy Week" is the heart and soul of Memorial Day commemoration in San Diego. This year we are offering our most iconic activities onboard! From a Memorial Day Wreath Ceremony to an interactive Remembrance Wall, to our annual blood drive – each element of Midway's Legacy Week commemoration is designed to honor and remember our heroes and celebrate our military heritage.

The All-Ages Ghosts of San Diego Nightly Walking Ghost Tour will deliver a historically accurate yet spooky tour of San Diego, exploring several haunted sites and the ghosts of Old Town. A few infamous stops along the route include: La Casa de Estudillo, the first San Diego Courthouse, the Robinson Rose House, the Whaley House Museum, and the Cemetery of El Campo Santo.  

Ghost City Tours are guaranteed to raise the hairs on the back of your neck as you stroll through the dark & haunted sides of San Diego's rich history. 

Are you in town for the weekend? Or are you a local San Diegan and want to get out on the Bay to learn about Naval History?

Be a part of history and ride the only active passenger carrying Swift Boat in the country. Feel the power of the twin 12 cylinder 2-stroke Detroit Diesel engines as you take a behind the scenes 75-minute narrated tour of San Diego’s military history. 

Tour route heads under Coronado Bay Bridge, Naval Base San Diego, and then Naval Amphibious Base. It then heads back by the aircraft carrier basin and Naval Air Station North Island before returning to the Museum, plus a high speed run to feel the unique power of the Swift Boat.

This is a narrated tour describing PCF 816’s role in the U.S., Malta, Viet Nam, Swift Boat sailors, and the above establishments on the Bay.