San Diego is a kid friendly mecca, perfect for parents with young kids either visiting or trying to find places that will accommodate their needs. The city is full of kid friendly activities - museums, parks, beaches, venues, and restaurants - all either geared toward, or at least very accessible to, families with children. Instead of going straight to SeaWorld we recommend you dive into a neighborhood in San Diego and immerse yourself in the smaller activities they have to offer. Do as the locals do and bring your kids to a nice park or restaurant, take them to a museum or a live event.
Below is our list of the best kid friendly activities in San Diego. Want to find more things to do? See our massive guide to all things to do in the city.
Kid Friendly Events and Attractions
San Diego always has something going on for kids, whether it is amusement parks, museums, events, or just good old fun in the sun. These are fun activities to do with your kids in the city.

Padres Sunday Game - KidsFest
Come to Sunday day games for kid friendly fun in Gallagher Square

Trail Tykes at Mission Trails
Educational shows and guided walks at San Diego's amazing MTRP

The New Children's Museum
Where the kids can actually touch the art

The Ultimate Guide Through The San Diego Zoo
How to spend a day at the San Diego Zoo as an adult.

Tappers Mini Golf Liberty Station
Putt it up at Tappers Miniature Golf

Belmont Park
Ride a 100 year old roller coaster and enter the seventh dimension

Mission Bay Golf Course
A great casual par 3 course in the heart of Mission Bay

Monster Jam San Diego
A raucous good time for kids and adults

Lions Tigers and Bears San Diego Animal Sanctuary
Oh My!

City Farmers Nursery
Home Depot don't have goats

The LOT Liberty Station
Order dinner and settle in for Mission Impossible 14

The Loma Club Par Three Golf Course
The most fun golf course in San Diego

San Diego Gulls Hockey Game
With the most unhinged mascot in hockey

San Diego Natural History Museum
The natural beauty of Southern California all housed in one building

The California Wolf Center In Julian
Support our resident wolves on a unique tour.
Kid Friendly Restaurants and Breweries
San Diego is full of young families so most restaurants and breweries are kid friendly, but this is a list of places that have plenty of space for the kids to run around and you will see tons of families with their children frequenting these spots.

Station Tavern
The kid friendliest bar in South Park

Blind Lady Ale House
A great neighborhood restaurant in a great neighborhood

Eppig Brewing Waterfront Biergarten
A spacious waterfront brewery with lovely views

Carruth Wine Cellar - Liberty Station
An urban wine garden oasis

Harland Brewery South Park
Coffee. Breakfast. (Great) Beer. Dinner.

Liberty Public Market
A food hall extravaganza for all six senses

North Park Beer Company
A refuge for the haze boy in all of us

Ballast Point Brewing Little Italy
Take a sip of nostalgia at this fading giant of craft beer

Village Pizzeria In Coronado
Pizza pies and crystal skies

Pizza Port Solana Beach
The quintessential pizza joint is here

Pure Project North Park
A hidden beer garden off of busy El Cajon Boulevard

Stone Brewing Liberty Station
Beer gardens beyond beer gardens

The Crack Shack - Little Italy
Arteries be damned! (Actually they do have salads)

Tribute Pizza
A tribute to the best pizzas in the world
Kid Friendly Parks and Outdoor Activities
San Diego is an outdoor friendly city with lots of activities to do in the sunshine. Kids will enjoy getting out into nature and running around in the fresh air at these outdoor spots.

Cabrillo National Monument
Walk the cliffs and search for the elusive nudibranch at the oldest (European) site in California

Coronado Beach
Two miles of white sand and sun

Trolley Barn Park
A sprawling neighborhood park for rest, play, and summer concerts

Torrey Pines State Beach
Open stretch of natural coastline with a inlet for the kids

La Jolla Cove
Seals frolicking on the beach

Father Junipero Serra Trail
A stunningly beautiful walk right in the heart of San Diego County

Kate Sessions Park
Breathtaking views at one of San Diego's best city parks

Hollenbeck Canyon Wildlife Area
A wilderness corridor stretching from the city to the desert

Mount Laguna Recreation Area
Camping hiking and snow just east of San Diego

Piazza Della Famiglia In Little Italy
A taste of Italy right in the heart of San Diego

Maple Canyon Trail
A natural canyon between two great neighborhoods.
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