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Family- and kid-friendly outdoor opportunities put roses in the cheeks and promote a good night's sleep for everyone. Check out our listings for amusement parks, playgrounds, gardens, boat and train rides, farms and farmer's markets, nature centers, zoos, ski slopes, and more.Happy Trails Horse RentalsParent rating:  Location: 2012a Sunset Avenue, San Diego, CA Happy Trails offers guided trail, beach, and pony rides during the day and evening. The trail horses are gentle and suited for riders with all levels of experience. Advance reservations ...
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Carlsbad Strawberry Company's U-PickParent rating:  Location: Cannon Road at Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad, CA During strawberry season, families can handpick fresh succulent strawberries at Carlsbad Strawberry Company's U-Pick. |
Louis Stelzer County PreserveParent rating: Location: 11470 Wildcat Canyon Road, Lakeside, CA The Louis Stelzer county park has over 314 acres of lush oak and sage trees, beautiful wildflowers, and a fresh water stream. It also has miles of hiking trails (one of which leads to a 1150-fo...
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San Diego Bay FerryParent rating: Location: 1050 N Harbor Drive, Broadway Pier, San Diego, CA A fun way to get about town is to use the San Diego Bay Ferry. The Ferry leaves from the Broadway Pier commercial boat area located on San Diego Bay and takes 20 minutes to reach The Ferry Land...
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Quail Botanical GardensParent rating: Location: 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas, CA The 30-acre paradise features plants indigenous to California in 24 separate gardens ranging from desert to tropical, sub-tropical, and Mediterranean. The rain forest is a visitor favorite, as is the ...
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Maritime Museum of San DiegoParent rating: Location: 1492 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA Get your sea legs ready - the Maritime Museum is not only about ships, it is housed within floating ships in the harbor. It has five historic vessels to explore, including the fully rigg...
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SeaWorldParent rating: Location: 500 SeaWorld Drive, San Diego, CA Everyone ought to visit SeaWorld at least once, if only to see the amazing feats dished out by Shamu and his trainers. Shamu and friends enter the six million-plus-gallon tank like moder...
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Old Poway ParkParent rating: Location: 14134 Midland Road, Poway, CA The 4.75-acre Old Poway Park houses two historic buildings that were moved to the site and restored: Poway's first public assembly building, the International Order of Good Templars Hall, and t...
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House of Pacific Relations International CottagesParent rating: Location: Balboa Park, 2125 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA A unique cultural center situated in Balboa Park, the House of Pacific Relations<...
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Shell BeachParent rating: Location: Coast Boulevard & Girard, La Jolla, CA An intimate stretch of sand nestled between the Children's Pool and |
On the Bright Side Arts - Photography and ToursParent rating: Location: San Diego, CA On the Bright Side Arts and photographer Alison Dunn specialize in photography for families, children, and portraits. The company also offers walking tours of San Diego, accompanied by a profes...
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Lake PowayParent rating: Location: 14644 Lake Poway Road, Poway, CA Nestled in the hills of Poway amid groves of eucalyptus and characteristic Southern California chaparral, Lake Poway offers fishing, boating, sailing, hiking, camping, picnicking, volleyball, a...
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Cinderella's Crown EntertainmentParent rating: Location: San Diego, CA We Supply all of your princess Party needs! Singing Characters, Face Painting, Balloons, Makeup, Dress up and more. |
Santee LakesParent rating: Location: 9040 Carlton Oaks Drive, Santee, CA Santee Lakes Regional Park and Campground is one of the premiere recreation facilities in San Diego. Centrally located near all of San Diego's major attractions, Santee Lakes uniquely combines ...
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La Jolla Elementary School Open Aire MarketParent rating: Location: Girard, La Jolla, CA The playground of La Jolla Elementary School is transformed each Sunday morning into a colorful, diverse farmers' market. Here, you'll find wonderful fresh organic fruits and vegetables ...
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