10 Family-Friendly Adventures in San Diego
- San Diego Zoo (Balboa Park): 3,700+ animals, pandas, koalas, skyfari tram.
- LEGOLAND California (Carlsbad): Rides, Miniland, water park, SEA LIFE aquarium.
- USS Midway Museum: Aircraft carrier tour, flight simulators, cockpit access.
- Balboa Park: 17 museums, gardens, carousel, miniature train, street performers.
- Mission Beach: Surfing, Belmont Park coaster, boardwalk, volleyball.
- San Diego Air & Space Museum: Apollo 9, Spirit of St. Louis replica, flight history.
- Coronado Island: Ferry from Broadway; Hotel del Coronado, silver strand beach, bike rentals.
- Birch Aquarium (La Jolla): Scripps Institution; seahorses, kelp forest, tide pools.
- Japanese Friendship Garden (Balboa Park): Koi pond, tea house, cherry blossoms, zen calm.
- Torrey Pines State Reserve: Rare pines, ocean cliffs, easy family hikes (Guy Fleming Trail).