The best family-friendly activities in San Diego for parents and kids (Updated October 2026)

San Diego Zoo 1 Day Pass Any Day Ticket
The San Diego Zoo is a 100-acre wildlife park and home to over 12,000 rare and endangered animals, representing more than 650 species and subspecies....
$78

This tour on the list will set you on the right path of experiencing the local culture of Tijuana it's multicultural scene and it's people....
$78

Venture into the vibrant waters of San Diego with us, the premier destination for unforgettable whale and dolphin encounters. Aboard the comfortable 82-foot vessel, Peregrine,...
$76

Pier Fishing Tour - San Diego
Let a professional show you expert techniques and tactics for catching fish! The whole family can enjoy this fishing trip. Our guides are friendly, knowledgeable,...
$75

2-Hour San Diego Pier Fishing Experience
Enjoy a two-hour guided tour of San Diego catch or release fishing from the Pacific Ocean. Our guides are friendly, knowledgeable, and committed to delivering...
$75

Whether you have little experience or a lot you will make the most of each moment fishing with TC. We are here to guide you...
$75

This tour is the perfect introduction into Mexico, and we do it the only way that will ensure you get a true local experience. Walking...
$73

San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise
Set sail from scenic Mission Bay and encounter some of the ocean’s most awe-inspiring creatures on a 2–3 hour whale-watching adventure in San Diego. Time...
$71

We’re excited to introduce our 60-minute Glow Boat Experience on Electric Boats — a romantic night date in San Diego Bay. The boats glow beautifully...
$70

Charming Coronado is a short ride from downtown San Diego, but it feels like a world away! We'll stroll the streets and look at multi-million...
$64

Enjoy the best sightseeing on the San Diego Bay—with a professionally narrated tour provided by The San Diego Natural History Museum of San Diego's whale-watching...
$63

Balboa Park is one of San Diego’s most iconic destinations, but with more than 1,200 acres of museums, gardens, and historic architecture, it can be...
$60

The former Naval Training Center in San Diego has transformed itself into Liberty Station and this is your opportunity to learn important sailor skills without...
$58

San Diego Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour
Discover San Diego at your leisure with a unique tour around "America's Finest City". Create your own itinerary to see the most popular sights of...
$57

While you’re in port, discover San Diego at your own pace with a one-day ticket on the San Diego Hop-on Hop-off Trolley Tour. This do-it-yourself...
$57

San Diego Seal Tour
Hop aboard San Diego’s only amphibious Sea and Land Adventure for an unforgettable 1 hour and 45 minute tour that combines city sights with aquatic...
$56

While you’re in port in San Diego, explore the city by both land and sea on the San Diego Seal Tour. On an amphibious vehicle...
$56

Enjoy a San Diego harbor cruise on San Diego's largest and newest catamaran yacht. We provide our guests with a unique way to splash by...
$55

Have you ever wanted to be ghosthunter just like you see on the popular television shows? Join Haunted San Diego Tours on our Haunted Paranormal...
$55

San Diego Whale Watching Cruise
Each year approximately 20,000 gray whales migrate from the Bering Sea to the lagoons of Baja California and back again. Come witness this amazing journey off...
$54

This is a Local Guide service to show you around Tijuana in a walking tour, no amenities are included. We will offer to stop and...
$53

