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San Diego Family Travel Tips

By Candyce H. Stapen

  • Meet polar bears and sharks at SeaWorld.
  • Enjoy the rides for little kids at LEGOLAND.
  • Explore Balboa Park's museums.
  • Play on (and off) the beaches in Coronado and La Jolla.
  • Experience an African safari at the San Diego Zoo's Wild Animal Park.

Family Overview: San Diego, California

By Candyce H. Stapen
San Diego's got it all: glorious weather, a beautiful bay, a lively arts scene, thrilling theme parks, a world-class zoo and wild animal park, and an envious 70 miles of beaches. Read More

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  • We are planning a family trip to San Diego in the spring with two kids (4 and 2), but we don't travel much, and never have with the kids. The zoo is definitely on our list, but I'm not sure what else should be. Thinking maybe 4 days...
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  • Husband and I are visiting san diego, staying at the marriott in mission bay. Wanted to know what activities we can do. We have tickets to sea world already. Husband wanted to do something with the sea, cruise, dinner etc. We will be visiting from October 23rd till October 28th 09. PLease help with ideas,I want to make it a relaxing, fun and mostly romantic trip!! Thanks!!
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  • My husband, two kids, 10 and 4, and I are going to San Diego the day after Christmas for eight days. We have never been there before. We plan to go to Disneyland for the first time with a four day pass. We're renting a car at the airport and will be staying at one of our time-share condos. We are also getting a three day Go San Diego Card to see the zoo, Legoland, Seaworld, and maybe a few other smaller things. We will get some beach time in there somewhere. Although I plan, we are a laid-back family that does things of schedule too. That all said, do you think all that is do-able? I guess you're the expert for that area. I know it's a lot to do, but is it too much? Thanks, Amy T. Washington State
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from: $295

Hotel del Coronado, a KSL Property

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1500 Orange Ave.
Coronado, CA 92118 Map

Distance: 2.7 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

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Catamaran Resort & Spa

3999 Mission Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92109 Map

Distance: 7.7 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

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Paradise Point Resort & Spa

1404 W. Vacation Rd.
San Diego, CA 92109 Map

Distance: 6.4 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

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Attractions

Balboa Park

expert favorite attraction
1549 El Prado
San Diego, California 92101

Distance: 1.2 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Along with housing the San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park—a 1,200-acre urban oasis—is home to... Read More
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LEGOLAND California

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1 Legoland Dr.
Carlsbad, California 92008

Distance: 29.7 mi. (from destination center)

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The ultimate monument to the world's most famous plastic building blocks, LEGOLAND is the third... Read More

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San Diego Zoo

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Balboa Park
2920 Zoo Dr
San Diego, California

Distance: 1.6 mi. (from destination center)

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More than 4,000 creatures reside at this celebrated, influential zoo, started in 1916 and run by... Read More

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Airports

Major Airports near San Diego

Distance (mi.)
San Diego-Lindbergh Field Airport 2.0 map
Santa Ana John Wayne Airport 77.6 map
Ontario International Airport 96.1 map

Other Smaller Airports near San Diego

Distance (mi.)
Palm Springs Municipal Airport 86.1 map
El Centro/Imperial Imperial County Airport 92.8 map
Long Beach Municipal Airport 95.5 map

Flight Deals to San Diego

Originating From
San Francisco (SFO) to San Diego (SAN) $106
Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego (SAN) $124
Las Vegas (LAS) to San Diego (SAN) $124
San Jose (SJC) to San Diego (SAN) $145
Salt Lake City (SLC) to San Diego (SAN) $157

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San Diego Vacation Rentals

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Mission Bay Hideaway - Brand Spanking New

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 5
Amenities: BBQ, Ceiling fans, DVD Player, Fireplace, Full kitchen, Laundry, Phone, Stereo, Stove, TV, VCR
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Mission Beach House

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2.5
Sleeps: 8
Amenities: Garage, Laundry, Oceanfront
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VERONA COURT - Beachfront San Diego Home

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Sleeps: 10
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Balcony, Blender, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Full kitchen, Garage, Hot Tub, Internet Access, Jacuzzi, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, Oceanfront, Pets OK, Refrigerator, Stereo, Stove, TV, Toaster, Toaster Oven, Utensils
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