San Diego Family Travel Guide

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San Diego Family Travel Tips
- Planning ahead makes San Diego's larger attractions (SeaWorld San Diego, the San Diego Zoo, and the Wild Animal Park) more personal and memorable. Prearranged tours and experiences, like a private meet-and-greet with bottlenose dolphins or an overnight safari, give your kids more one-on-one time with the animals.
- Coronado's beaches are perfect for picnics, sandcastles, and kite-flying. Fourth of July brings a particularly festive small-town charm, with a parade down Orange Avenue and fireworks over Glorietta Bay.
- Balboa Park has something for everyone: museums like the San Diego Hall of Champions Sports Museum and the San Diego Air & Space Museum; the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center with its IMAX Dome Theater; a miniature railroad; a carousel; and even puppet shows.
- At the New Children's Museum in downtown San Diego, art is interactive, with lots of things to touch, make, and do. The second Sunday of each month is free; Monday mornings, Thursday afternoons, and Saturday mornings have fewer crowds.
- Take public transit, as it's easy, fun, and inexpensive. On the weekends, two kids younger than 12 ride free with a paying adult. You can get to the attractions at Balboa Park (including the zoo), Coronado, and even SeaWorld on the bus and trolley.
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Attractions
Griffith Observatory
In Griffith Park, at the end of Vermont Ave
2800 E. Observatory Rd
Los Angeles, California
Distance: 117.8 mi. (from destination center)
2800 E. Observatory Rd
Los Angeles, California
Distance: 117.8 mi. (from destination center)
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LEGOLAND California
1 Legoland Dr.
Carlsbad, California 92008
Distance: 29.7 mi. (from destination center)
Description: A theme park made up only of Legos? Welcome to Legoland, in Carlsbad, California, a quick car ride... Read More
Carlsbad, California 92008
Distance: 29.7 mi. (from destination center)
Description: A theme park made up only of Legos? Welcome to Legoland, in Carlsbad, California, a quick car ride... Read More
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Wrigley Memorial and Botanical Gardens (The)
P. O. Box 2739
One and a half miles up Avalon Canyon Road
Avalon, California 90704
Distance: 80.6 mi. (from destination center)
One and a half miles up Avalon Canyon Road
Avalon, California 90704
Distance: 80.6 mi. (from destination center)
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Airports
Major Airports near San Diego
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| San Diego-Lindbergh Field Airport | 2.0map | |
| Santa Ana John Wayne Airport | 77.6map | |
| Ontario International Airport | 96.1map |
Other Smaller Airports near San Diego
| Distance (mi.) | ||
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| Palm Springs Municipal Airport | 86.1map | |
| El Centro/Imperial Imperial County Airport | 92.8map | |
| Long Beach Municipal Airport | 95.5map |
Flight Deals to San Diego
| Originating | From |
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| Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego (SAN) | $136 |
| Portland, OR (PDX) to San Diego (SAN) | $177 |
| San Francisco (SFO) to San Diego (SAN) | $184 |
| San Jose (SJC) to San Diego (SAN) | $188 |
| Kansas City (MKC) to San Diego (SAN) | $208 |
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