San Diego 2026

A collection of 9 places curated by Briana

3.5 days with two young boys

Places in this collection

  1. Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa

    accommodation

    9700 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037

    Spring escape with waived resorts and a breakfast credit

    Estancia La Jolla Hotel & SpaView on Google Maps
  2. Balboa Park

    attraction

    San Diego, CA

    Must-visit spots and activities that aren’t museums.

    Balboa ParkView on Google Maps
  3. San Diego Zoo

    attraction

    2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego, CA 92101

    Tips for visiting the San Diego Zoo in one day: buy tickets on Groupon, get there at opening, grab a panda reservation using the QR code at the entrance, take the bus tour and sky tram, let each kid choose an animal to see, and go to Adventure Base Camp when it gets hot (pack swimsuits and towels).

    San Diego ZooView on Google Maps
  4. La Jolla Coast Walk Trail

    attraction

    Coast Walk Trail, La Jolla, CA 92037

    Walk starts right by The Cave Store, sea lions to the left, stay back at least 20 feet

    La Jolla Coast Walk TrailView on Google Maps
  5. La Jolla Cove

    attraction

    San Diego, CA 92037

    Sea lions love the cliffs

    La Jolla CoveView on Google Maps
  6. Children's Pool La Jolla

    attraction

    834 Coast S Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037

    Seal nursery where moms give birth and raise their pups, beach closes during pupping season, can still watch them safely from the seawall and viewing areas

    Children's Pool La JollaView on Google Maps
  7. La Jolla

    attraction

    San Diego, CA

    Amazing wildlife for free, walk along the coast, spot seals and sea lions as well as pelicans and other birds, Children’s Pool is a great beach spot for families, bring water shoes to explore the tide pools

    La JollaView on Google Maps
  8. New Children's Museum

    attraction

    200 W Island Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, United States

    New Children's MuseumView on Google Maps
  9. The Shores Restaurant

    restaurant

    8110 Camino Del Oro, La Jolla, CA 92037

    California coastal cuisine with ocean views. Kids eat free Monday-Wednesday with adult entree purchase. Serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinks.

    The Shores RestaurantView on Google Maps