Luxury Hotel Review: Rancho Valencia, San Diego
Did you know you can experience luxury and family friendly at one place? The ultra-luxe Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa has all the hallmarks of a five star, five diamond resort. Then it adds...
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Family Vacations in San Diego
Day Trip Itinerary for Seaport Village in San Diego
Seaport Village in San Diego should be on every visitor’s day trip list. With more than 50 shops and 17 dining locations, this waterfront venue has much to offer tourists and locals alike. Our...
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Think, Play and Create at The New Children’s Museum in San Diego
The New Children’s Museum in downtown San Diego is a melding of local art with a hands-on approach that appeals to young children. Kids may not “get” the artistic emotion behind...
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Top 14 Places to Visit Before Your Kids Leave for College
Want to know where a former flight attendant turned road tripping junkie drives her kids? Besides crazy, the answer is everywhere. Yes, I’ve driven my three kids across the U.S. While...
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Shh, Don’t Tell: 5 Places Only San Diego Locals Know
At the southwestern tip of San Diego, CA lies a hidden gem of activities. A full day trip of adventure and exploration for the whole family. Parks, hiking, sights, history and an organic farm where...
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Little Italy San Diego – A Day Trip Tour of What to See, Eat and Do
Set on a hill top overlooking the San Diego harbor, Little Italy is a walkable neighborhood with delights around every corner. At 48 square blocks, Little Italy San Diego is the largest in the...
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Oceanside California – Where to Find Fun in the Sun
There is so much to do in the Oceanside, California area for the family, it would be tough to cram it all in over a weekend. Not only do you have Oceanside, but you can venture down into San Diego,...
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Hotel Review: Hilton San Diego Resort and Spa
Looking for a fun beach front resort that is also close to all the action San Diego has to offer? The Hilton San Diego Resort & Spa may be the perfect combination of both. With beach access and...
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Nine Ways to Combine History and Fun at the San Diego Waterfront
Ahoy there, mateys! San Diego’s beautiful waterfront provides numerous activities for the family. Mixing some history with shipboard fun provides a winning combination for the perfect family...
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Take A Tour Of Tecate, Mexico
In the southeastern mountains of San Diego County lies the small and rural Mexican border town of Tecate, Mexico. Family oriented with a strong sense of community, the town has streets lined with...
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San Diego is one of the world’s top family travel destinations thanks to its idyllic southern California location. Lined with 70 miles of beautiful beaches and blessed with comfortable year-round weather, San Diego offers a full calendar of street fairs, concerts, arts and cultural events.
There’s a great children’s museum, SeaWorld San Diego, and many free things to do in this southwestern US city.
We have TravelingMoms who live in and near San Diego. They offer insights, tips and information you need to know to make the most of a family vacation in San Diego, including these 5 places only locals know. In addition, we have many, many TravelingMoms who have visited San Diego just like you will, on a family vacation. Our experience is the key to ensuring your family vacations deliver all the fun and joy you hope they will. We know what works for kids and what doesn’t. And we’ve got tips for making the most of your family trip, wherever you want to go.
What You Need to Know about Family Vacations in San Diego
On these pages, we’ll tell you about the best family hotels in the city. We’ll tell you about the best things to do with kids in San Diego. We’ll give you tips for saving money and tips for getting the most out of your family vacations in San Diego. And we’ll tell you the best free things to do in the town. Doing the free stuff is always the best way to save money on family vacations.
Our writers know the ins and outs of family vacations in Chicago, New York City, the Caribbean, Hawaii, London, Los Angeles, Washington DC, Orlando, San Francisco and, of course that family vacation Mecca: Disney.
Get all of our tips and insight here. If you don’t find what you need, visit our TravelingMom Facebook page and post your question there. Chances are good someone will know the answer. That’s because TravelingMom’s family travel experts have been there. We have learned what works best for families. And we’re ready to share to make your family vacations in San Diego the best they can be.
