San Diego Fun Activities Guide

Attractions

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  Balboa Park

  San Diego

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  Museums, Attractions, Events!

     Welcome to Balboa Park - the nation's largest urban cultural park. Home to 15 major museums, renowned performing arts venues, beautiful gardens and the San Diego Zoo, the Park has an ever-changing calendar of museum exhibitions, plays, musicals, concerts, and classes"all in the beautiful and timeless setting of this must-see San Diego attraction.

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  Belmont Park

  San Diego

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  San Diego's Beachfront Amusement Park & Entertainment Center

     Sure to please the entire family, Belmont Park is located on the surf and sand in Mission Beach and offers free parking and free park admission. Visitors can enjoy traditional and contemporary amusement park rides, ride the waves at Wave House, play mini golf, arcade and midway style games, shop and enjoy a wide array of cuisine throughout the Park which includes beachfront restaurants as well as food court style dining.

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  Gilroy Gardens

  Gilroy

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  Over 40 Rides & Attractions for Young & Old!

     Play, learn and grow at Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park! With more than 40 unique rides, attractions, and stunning gardens geared toward all ages, you'll enjoy every minute. Visit our water play area, Splash Gardens, ride the paddle boats in Coyote Lake and even take a simulated ride in a hot-air balloon.

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  Madame Tussauds Hollywood

  Los Angeles

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  Located next door to the World Famous Chinese Theatre, Madame Tussauds is Hollywood's newest must-see attraction where you can see, touch and take photos with all of your favorite celebrities! We've taken down the museum-style ropes and poles so that YOU can get up-close and personal with Hollywood's biggest A-listers. Sit down for breakfast with Audrey Hepburn, be the President and take your seat in the Oval Office, ride a bike with everyone's favorite Extraterrestrial friend E.T., and shoot hoops with Kobe Bryant. With over 125 figures, there is something for everyone!

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  Newport Landing Whale Watching

  Newport Beach

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  Newport Landing provides multiple whale watching and dolphin cruises daily year round aboard our specifically built-for-whale-watching ships, the Ocean Explorer and the Legacy. Our cruises depart from Newport Harbor in Newport Beach. Newport Harbor is s surrounded by the famous coastlines of Laguna Beach and Newport Beach. On one of our whale watching cruises you can expect to see dolphins, sea lions, marine birds and, of course, whales. The winter and spring months bring the annual grey whale migration with over 10,000 gray whales participating and the summer and fall months, giant blue whales which migrate into the coastal waters in the hundreds to feed. Along with gray whales and blue whales, see humpback whales, minke whales, finback whales, and many species of dolphin year round. Over 2800 whales were viewed in 2015! Why are there some many whales just outside of Newport Harbor? The answer is the unique marine ecosystem which brings nutrient rich waters very close to shore. The unique ecosystem is so special that a 15 mile state marine protected park was created in 2012 to ensure this rich environment remains for generations to come. Reserve your cruises online at http://www.newportwhales.com/whalewatchingprices.html#reserve or just give us a call at 949-675-0551. (less) ... Read more

  $16 Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise at Newport Landing Whale Watching

  $16 Whale Watching cruise special Valid through December 31 2018. Multiple cruises daily year round. View giant blue whales, humpback whales, gray whales, and much more. **Click Website…

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Events/Performances

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  King Tut: Treasures of the Golden Pharaoh

  Los Angeles

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  Open now for a limited time! Tickets are going fast. Plan your visit today while you can! To celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the discovery of King Tut's tomb, the California Science Center proudly presents the world premiere of KING TUT: TREASURES OF THE GOLDEN PHARAOH - the largest King Tut exhibition ever toured! In a dramatic new presentation, dazzling multimedia complements over 150 authentic artifacts from King Tut's celebrated tomb to take guests on an immersive journey of the pharaoh's quest for immortality. Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime exhibition! (less) ... Read more

  Groups Save up to $8 For King Tut

  Enjoy savings with group tickets to King Tut: Treasures of the Golden Pharaoh! Each ticket includes complimentary access to the special exhibit Mission 26: The Big Endeavour. Group discount …

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  Toughest Monster Truck Tour

  Stockton, CA

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  Toughest Monster Truck Tour March 30 & 31

     The Toughest Monster Truck Tour brings only the best and baddest monster trucks in the nation to compete in 3 competitions each night. Only one can be the Toughest! In addition you might see high flying Freestyle Motocross riders, a giant fire-breathing mechanical dinosaur, ATV/quad racing, tough trucks or a 2,000 hp jet powered ATV!

Family Activities

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  Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure

  San Diego

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  Looking for a way to turn San Diego into a giant game board? Urban Adventure Quest has created a family-based scavenger hunt that combines the fun of the amazing race with a three-hour tour. Guided from any smart phone, groups make their way among well known and overlooked gems of the city, solving clues and completing challenges while learning local history. Using a smart phone as 'the guide' allows teams to start when they want and determine their own pace of play. Stop for lunch midway or just enjoy the sights and sounds of the city.' why not, it's your schedule? Offered at a fixed price for a group vs. per person pricing, this city tour/game offers a great value to those on a budget. This Family Friendly activity is great for ages from 7-70. Register @ www.UrbanAdventureQuest.com. (less) ... Read more

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  Cooking Round the World

  OAKLAND

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  Cooking Round the World is where cooking and culture embrace! Children have the unique experience of learning about various cultures WHILE taking part in the fun of 100% hands-on cooking (and eating)! At Cooking Round the World home birthday parties and seasonal camps, everyone measures, pours, stirs, juices, dices, chops and participates to craft favorite dishes from countries all around the globe. The outcome is spectacular! Children are introduced to new foods, broaden their palates, and become citizens of the world. And it's FUN! For your budding chef's birthday, we bring an international cooking class to your home! We offer deliciously themed summer and winter camps, with half-day and all-day options. Your child will taste the world and come back for seconds! (less) ... Read more

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  Davey's Locker Sportfishing

  Newport Beach

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  Join one of our open to the general public 1/2 day, 3/4 day, or longer fishing trips. Several departure times each day means that there is a trip time and length to fit almost any schedule. Whether a family or just yourself. Local trips (1/2 day trips) average 5-6 hours in length and fish areas from Long Beach to Dana Point including Laguna Beach & Huntington Beach. Catch barracuda, halibut, sand bass, calico bass, red snapper, giant yellowtail, white sea bass, and many other species. day fishing trips (7am to 5pm) fish Catalina Island and over 40 miles of coastline. Yellowtail to 40 pounds, barracuda, bonito, calico bass, sand bass, white sea bass, halibut, yellowfin tuna, and many more species are possible on these full day trips. Davey's Locker Sportfishing's fleet has state of the art electronics, spacious indoor/outdoor seating, and full amenities including a full service snack bar/kitchen. (less) ... Read more

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  Fillmore & Western Railway

  Fillmore

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  Train Rides for all ages year round . Saturday and selected Sunday Weekend Scenic. Special events - Pumpkinliners, Paintball trains, North Pole Express, Christmas Tree trains, Dinner With Santa, Murder Mystery lunch for families or dinner for adults, RailFest, Honey Festival, Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day lunch, 4th of July day time train rides or Firecracker BBQ dinner. Visit our website www.fwry.com or call 805-524-2546 to make your reservation. Groups welcome.

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  Watch Ya' Mouth

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  Watch Ya' Mouth Throwdown Edition is the evolution of the original, wildly popular, hilarious Watch Ya' Mouth game. Rather than just speak phrases, players now go head-to-head with hilarious and challenging tasks - while wearing mouthpieces. Throwdown Edition takes competition - and laughter - to the next level and builds on the multigenerational gaming phenomena. Throwdown Edition has already been Awarded Top Holiday Toy of 2017 by Toy Insider & selected for the 2017 Amazon Holiday Toy List.

Fun Centers

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  Boomers!

  El Cajon

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  When it comes to fun, Boomers is a blast! Whether you're celebrating a birthday, having a party, doing corporate parties, events and team building, or spending quality time with family and friends, Boomers makes everything easier and hassle free. With attractions like Batting Cages, Miniature Golf, Go Karts, Bumper Boats, Rock Wall, Arcade, and a Kid's County Fair, Boomers is the perfect place for fun!

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  Boomers!

  San Diego

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  When it comes to fun, Boomers is a blast! Whether you're celebrating a birthday, having a party, doing corporate parties, events and team building, or spending quality time with family and friends, Boomers makes everything easier and hassle free. With attractions like Batting Cages, Flame Thrower Thrill Ride, Miniature Golf, Go Karts, Arcade, Bumper Boats and Kid's County Fair, Boomers is the perfect place for fun!

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  Boomers!

  Vista

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  When it comes to fun, Boomers is a blast! Whether you're celebrating a birthday, having a party, doing corporate parties, events and team building, or spending quality time with family and friends, Boomers makes everything easier and hassle free. With attractions like Batting Cages, Miniature Golf, Go Karts, Arcade, Bumper Boats,Laser Tag and Kidopolis, Boomers is the perfect place for fun!

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  Rockin' Jump San Diego

  San Diego

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  Rockin' Jump San Diego- is the Ultimate Trampoline Park! Fun for kids of all ages! Our massive main trampoline jump arena, slam dunk zone, trampoline dodgeball arena provides something for everyone along with more fun attractions! Come visit today. We also offer the perfect Birthday Party Venue and a healthy family activity. We offer fitness disguised as fun!

Museums/Zoos

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  Birch Aquarium at Scripps

  La Jolla

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  Explore where the wonders of the ocean come alive! The mission of Birch Aquarium is to provide ocean science education, to interpret Scripps Institution of Oceanography research, and to promote ocean conservation.

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  Madame Tussauds Hollywood

  Los Angeles

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  Located next door to the World Famous Chinese Theatre, Madame Tussauds is Hollywood's newest must-see attraction where you can see, touch and take photos with all of your favorite celebrities! We've taken down the museum-style ropes and poles so that YOU can get up-close and personal with Hollywood's biggest A-listers. Sit down for breakfast with Audrey Hepburn, be the President and take your seat in the Oval Office, ride a bike with everyone's favorite Extraterrestrial friend E.T., and shoot hoops with Kobe Bryant. With over 125 figures, there is something for everyone!

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  San Diego Zoo

  Balboa Park

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  The Zoo, located adjacent to downtown San Diego in Balboa Park, is 100 acres in size and houses over 4,000 animals comprised of more than 800 species from the forests and jungles of the world. It is viewed in several ways, first and foremost by walking along pathways, into aviaries, and through bioclimatic zones. There is a 35-minute Guided Bus Tour that gives a good overview of the Zoo, along with an Express Bus that stops at several locations to assist guests in accessing different areas. We suggest taking the Guided Bus Tour upon your arrival to acquaint yourself with the various areas where you would like to spend additional time. The Zoo is a unique walking experience that exhibits animals in the most natural way possible, adding shows and animal presentations throughout the day for additional enjoyment. We recommend a minimum visit time of at least three to four hours. (less) ... Read more

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  San Diego Zoo Safari Park

  Escondido

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  The 1,800-acre San Diego Zoos Wild Animal Park is an expansive wildlife sanctuary operated by the not-for-profit Zoological Society of San Diego.

Preschool Activities

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  Tiny Tykes

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  TinyTykes Pre-School Soccer Programs - 355 California Programs

     Child development through Challenger's nationally acclaimed innovative pre-school soccer program! TinyTykes is an innovative program, created by childcare specialists that introduces children aged 2 to 5-years to the basic skills of soccer. Both our Cubs (2- 3 years) and our Lions (4-5 years) modules use fundamental soccer activities, games and stories to develop their skills in the following areas: Balance, Agility and Coordination Technical Skills Gross motor skills Physical Development Social skills Self confidence Communication Teamwork