Traveling with a toddler doesn’t have to be the nightmare. In San Diego, there are tons of awesome options to keep your toddler happy and, in turn, the whole family happy. Here are five great options for toddler activities while you are visiting San Diego.
The San Diego Zoo
The world famous San Diego Zoo is a toddler haven. Hundreds of animals call the zoo home in over 9 different areas. Start a visit off with a bus tour throughout the zoo so that you can get a good overview of all that there is to see. Toddlers will love the playground that is in a hidden nook of the Discovery Outpost, and parents will also love the chance for a break. Kids under 3 are free.
2920 Zoo Drive in Balboa Park
San Diego, CA
619-231-1515
Seaworld
San Diego’s Seaworld is over 200 acres of toddler fun including rides, shows, and exhibits. Be sure to check on pricing of combo pricing for tickets for Seaworld and the San Diego Zoo. Many times automobile associations and warehouse stores offer their members great rates on combo tickets for these San Diego attractions. Kids under 3 are free.
500 Seaworld Drive
San Diego, CA
800-257-4268
Kid City at The Reuben H. Fleet Science Center
Kid City is an area with the Science Center that is made just for kids who are infants up to age 5. Kid City provides hands-on entertainment for the toddler set including activities like the “Ball Wall,” the “Grocery Store” and the “Fire Station.” Kids under 3 are free.
1875 El Prado in Balboa Park
San Diego, CA
619-238-1233
The New Children’s Museum
The New Children’s Museum is a creative celebration of the arts for kids from toddlerhood to teenagers. This includes exhibits, galleries, and studios that allows to interact in an artistic way. Kids under 1 are free.
200 West Island Avenue
San Diego, CA
619-238-8792
USS Midway Museum
The USS Midway Museum has over 60 exhibits and 27 restored aircraft all on display on a giant de-commissioned aircraft carrier. The scale of this destination is sure to awe all of the kids, but the details will also keep them interested. Kids under 3 are free.
910 North Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA
619-544-9600