San Diego City Guide: Unique Local Experiences

Old Town San Diego
San Diego Avenue, San Diego, CA
(619) 220-5422
www.oldtownsandiego.org
Hours: Open daily
Price: Free
Age Range: Baby, Toddler, Preschooler, Elementary, Tween, Teen

Visit the birthplace of California in historic Old Town San Diego, the site where the first permanent Spanish settlement was built in 1769. Check out three historic parks, hundreds of stores and restaurants and historic sites like the Mason Street School, San Diego’s first one room schoolhouse.  Brave grandchildren may want to explore the Whaley House, ranked one of the most haunted houses in the United States, located on San Diego Avenue.

Seaport Village
849 West Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA
(619) 235-4014
www.seaportvillage.com
Hours: 10am-10pm (daily)
Price: Free
Age Range: Baby, Toddler, Preschooler, Elementary, Tween, Teen

Seaport Village is a great place to spend a relaxing day near the water. It has plenty of shops of restaurants to visit, but what makes it a great place for you and your grandchildren is the outdoor entertainment. Sit near the fountain or the East Gazebo to catch the live music performances. Or take a walk along the harbor right as the sun sets for breathtaking skies.

Mission Beach Boardwalk (picture above)
Mission Boulevard, San Diego, CA
(858) 488-9484
www.sandiego.org/what-to-do/beaches/mission-beach.aspx
Hours: 10am-10pm (daily)
Price: Free
Age Range: Baby, Toddler, Preschooler, Elementary, Tween, Teen

Mission Beach Boardwalk is the heart and soul of San Diego’s beach community and a great trip to make with the entire family. Splash around in the Pacific Ocean, lie on the beach or find a spot on land for some very interesting people watching. If it’s not too hot out, rent bicycles or roller blades to cruise up and down the boardwalk. Just don’t forget to apply sunscreen before you start having too much fun!

Belmont Park
3190 Mission Boulevard, San Diego, CA
(858) 488-1549
www.belmontpark.com
Hours: Opens at 11am (closing times vary)
Price: Free
Age Range: Baby, Toddler, Preschooler, Elementary, Tween, Teen

Experience the fun of Oceanside amusements like Atlantic City and Coney Island on the West Coast at Belmont Park. Here you can ride dozens of rides, play carnival games at Midway Games or climb into adventure on the Sky Ropes. There’s plenty of fun--both indoors and outdoors--for you and your grandchildren. One of Belmont Parks most popular attractions is the Wave House, where simulated surfing and body boarding are a must try.

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