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San Diego is famous for its history and nightlife, but there's plenty to keep the kids happy too. From zoos and theme parks to endless beaches and year-round sunshine, you'll find enough San Diego family fun to please everyone at vacation time.

All children love animals, and San Diego has plenty to offer. The famous San Diego zoo is located within Balboa Park. Set aside a day to meet and learn about this huge variety of animals including pandas, the zoo's star attractions. If your family is uncomfortable visiting a traditional zoo setting, the San Diego Animal Park, located just north of the city, is a great alternative.

There's much more to Balboa Park than just the San Diego Zoo. It's filled with places for kids to explore and fun things to do. Home to over a dozen museums, like the Fleet Science Centre, the Natural History Museum and the Children's Museum, your family can easily spend an entire day at Balboa Park.

Sea World is another hit for kids of all ages. Home to Shamu the killer whale and several other marine animals and exhibits, Sea World offers families a glimpse of marine life they've never seen before.

Whale watching is a popular spectacle for those visiting San Diego in winter months. Watch the whales from the coastline, or book a cruise. The gray whales are truly a sight to behold, and chances are, you'll have more fun watching your kids as they watch the whales.

Kids love to build, imagine, create and just have fun. Legoland California lets them have a blast, and lets you act like a kid again. Located just north of San Diego, the majority of the park is built from Lego blocks. With exciting rides, a water park and loads of fun activities, mark Legoland on your calendar for a day of San Diego family fun.

San Diego family fun is all about hitting the beach. This coastal town has gorgeous beaches, perfect for picnicking, building sandcastles, tossing a Frisbee and just relaxing. The waters are world famous, so be sure to take a dip or rent a few boogie boards for some real family fun in the surf.

Older kids can be hard to please, but San Diego offers activities for teens as well. There are great spots for roller skating and roller blading along Mission Bay, plus countless parks and playgrounds for an afternoon of kite flying.

Thrill seekers love San Diego for its' amusement parks. Belmont Park is a local favorite, with great rides like the Giant Dipper and the Plunge to thrill kids of all ages.

If the city of San Diego has made your list of family vacation options, start planning your vacation. Kids and parents alike will have a blast at the zoos, parks, museums and beaches. Hop on the trolley and you'll find San Diego family fun waiting for you at every stop.

Submitted by:

David Wilson

David Wilson enjoys writing for several Internet magazines, on recreation and travel and hobbies and recreation themes.



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