San Diego Vacations
Visit San Diego with Kids

Are you ready for some sun, sand, and surf? Only San Diego vacations provide the setting for a truly fun, relaxing getaway with lots to do, tasty restaurants to dig into, and even some culture here and there.

You'll discover plenty of activities to keep you and your family busy, from the San Diego Zoo (it's world famous for a reason!), to Legoland, and other nearby Southern California theme parks (you may have heard of a little place called Disneyland) you don't want to miss.

As locals for 17 years, we know a lot about living in and visiting San Diego and the surrounding area with kids. We've raised four children here, so our three boys (and occasionally, their big sister!) will act as your personal tour guides, sharing their favorite spots and helping you choose just the right things to do in San Diego.

Don't have kids or will be traveling without them? Don't worry! We've got plenty of goodies inside to help you plan a wonderful holiday, even without the tykes in tow.

Ready to get started? Use the navigation buttons below to start planning your trip!

Or, if you've got a question about traveling to Southern California or hitting the road with kids, check out our newest feature, Get Family Travel Advice!

Traveling with Kids

Here, you'll find helpful info about traveling with kids to San Diego from San Diego weather, what to pack to how get your bearings with a San Diego map.

Getting Around

Discover information to help you get around the city like car rental, San Diego trolley and San Diego Coaster.

Where to Stay

Find the best places to stay from San Diego vacation rentals (our favorite way to vacation!) to hotels near Sea World to Legoland hotels. Learn what to look for in a kid friendly hotel.

Things to Do

There's a lot to keep you busy here with action at Sea World, Legoland in Carlsbad and more.

More San Diego Attractions

Find more fun San Diego tourist attractions to enjoy while you're here, like Balboa Park, the Aerospace Museum and lots more!