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Los Penasquitos Canyon PreserveParent rating: ![]() Location: San Diego, CA Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve encompasses 277 acres of wild, natural landscape running from the east side of I-15 near Sabre Springs to the west side of I-15 between Mira Mesa and Rancho Pena...
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Family Kayak Adventure CenterParent rating: ![]() Location: Mission Bay, San Diego, CA Most of the events listed on the Family Kayak Adventure Center calendar are appropriate for kids of all ages. The Center offers beginning paddles on flat water in stable tandem kayaks that hold...
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Presidio ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 2811 Jackson St., San Diego, CA The site of the first Spanish settlement on the west coast, the location of the Presidio offers views of the entire Mission Valley all the way up the coast along Interstate 5. This large, partl...
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KIDLINKParent rating: ![]() Location: San Diego, CA KIDLINK is a playgroup based out of North County that welcomes families with children from 0-5 years old. Moms love the camaraderie and support that KIDLINK offers and the kids love the new fri...
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Cleveland National ForestParent rating: ![]() Location: 3348 Alpine Boulevard, Descanso Ranger District, Alpine, CA The Cleveland National Forest is the southern-most National Forest in California and consists of 460,000 acres - encompassing large parts of Ramona, Alpine, and Corona. It is considered by some to be ...
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Point Loma SportfishingParent rating: ![]() Location: 1403 Scott Street, San Diego, CA Point Loma Sportfishing offers half, three-quarter, full, and multi-day fishing trips. Other trips include twilight fishing, whale watching, naturalist-led adventures. Juniors, ages fifteen and...
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Mount Helix Nature Park and AmphitheaterParent rating: ![]() Location: 4905 Mt Helix Drive, La Mesa, CA Mount Helix Nature Park and Amphitheater is a beautiful, historic, outdoor venue that seats 1,000 patrons in a rustic setting. Small stadium seats are provided in all sections, but blankets or ...
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Chollas Lake ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 6350 College Grove Drive, San Diego, CA This man-made 16-acre lake provides free youth fishing (for those 15 and under) as well as picnic areas, wooden play structures, and a trail that is short enough for even the shortest legs (0.8 miles)...
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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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City Heights Recreation, Swim and Tennis CenterParent rating: ![]() Location: 4380 Landis Street, San Diego, CA |
La Jolla Recreation CenterParent rating: ![]() Location: 615 Prospect Street, La Jolla, CA What to do when you have children of various ages and abilities to entertain? Consider an outing to the La Jolla Recreation Center. Equivalent in size to approximately two city blocks, ... |
Tierrasanta Recreation Center and PoolParent rating: ![]() Location: 11238 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, San Diego, CA The Tierrasanta Recreation Center is a huge outdoor/indoor sports complex operated by the City of San Diego. Here you can find a place to do just about anything physical that interests you - in...
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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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