With its summery temperatures and slow pace, October has always been a great time to visit San Diego. There has never been a better time to enjoy Kids Free San Diego. With so many students doing distance learning this fall, Kids Free provides an opportunity for them and their families to get outside and participate in hands-on activities at attractions or museums. And, as always, the savings are significant, which everyone can appreciate right now.
Kids Free San Diego will return in October 2022! Plan your next family adventure and take advantage of limited-time offers where children can eat, stay, and play for free. Many art, cultural, and science museums and historical sites in San Diego County offer free admission to children under the age of 12.
Flagship Cruises & Events is pleased to welcome children aboard for a free cruise around San Diego Bay throughout October. Kids 12 and under ride free with a paying adult companion on our scenic San Diego Harbor Tour. At an unbeatable price, enjoy a fun, educational family outing in San Diego.
If you’re happy and you know it, show it this October in San Diego when kids eat, stay, and play for free. It’s the ideal time to create unforgettable family memories in San Diego, with dozens of deals on hotels, activities, attractions, restaurants, and more. Plan your trip right away!
The Zoo is 100 acres in size and located adjacent to downtown San Diego in Balboa Park. It is home to over 4,000 animals representing over 650 species from around the world. Spend the day monkeying around in our tropical paradise, visiting incredible habitats for animals like gorillas, Komodo dragons, tigers, flamingos, mandrills, polar bears, birds of paradise, giant tortoises, elephants, and more.
Children 11 years old and under are admitted free for the entire month of October. Children can visit the Zoo for free during Kids Free Month to learn about Earth’s creatures and the conservation efforts underway to save them. Each ticketed supervising adult may bring up to 5 youths (ages 11 and under) free during our October Kids Free event.
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
The San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a global, non-profit conservation organization with two entrances. We combine wildlife health and care, science, and education to create long-term conservation solutions. Everything we do revolves around conservation. And it all starts with the daily interactions we have with people and wildlife. Because when wildlife thrives, so does all life.
At La Jolla’s Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, you can see more than 5,000 fish in 60-plus Pacific Ocean habitats, from the frigid waters of the Northwest to the tropical ecosystems of Mexico and beyond. This aquarium, located 20 minutes north of downtown San Diego on a bluff overlooking the Pacific, features exhibits on a wide range of marine creatures, including big whales, leopard sharks, and bizarre, weedy seadragons, a type of seahorse. Coral reef colonies are alive with tropical fish, chambered nautilus, and lionfish. In the aquarium’s outdoor touch pools in the Preuss Tide-Pool Plaza, you can get a closer look at sea stars, squishy sea cucumbers, and other near-shore marine life.
Carlsbad is your gateway to the most charming and unforgettable escapes in California. Take in the coastal splendour that is uniquely Carlsbad, from world-class resorts to quaint hotels. Something wonderful awaits you around every corner in Carlsbad. The world is at your fingertips while your toes are in the sand, perfectly situated between the laid-back vibe of downtown San Diego and the glamour of Orange County.
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Kids eat free at Loew’s Coronado Bay Resort, and guests under the age of 12 receive a free welcome gift at the Hotel Z.
You’ll find eclectic galleries, chic boutiques, trendy nightclubs, rooftop bars, gastropubs, craft beer haunts, and fine dining restaurants lining the streets of the historic Gaslamp Quarter, where modern architecture and Victorian Age buildings coexist. Downtown is the beating heart of any city, and San Diego is no exception. San Diego’s thriving urban centre, located only minutes from the airport, offers an abundance of options for accommodations, activities, dining, and cultural attractions, all of which are easily accessible by foot, bike, car, or public transportation.
The Botanic Gardens are a wonderful place to spend a pleasant afternoon. You can walk around the trails for a while before arriving at Hamilton Children’s Garden, a truly unique playground. Check out the website for all of the available kids activities.
There’s an even better reason to bring the whole family to Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa this October! To begin, dine at Oceana Coastal Kitchen to receive a free kid’s meal with each paid adult entrée. Oceana is sure to be a family night out that everyone will enjoy, with delicious California-inspired cuisine, an aquarium in the middle of the restaurant, and unbeatable views of Mission Bay.
Guests at the resort can also enjoy the beauty of Mission Bay thanks to a special offer from Catamaran’s on-site partner Action Sport Rentals. With the purchase of one adult one-hour or longer paddleboard or kayak rental, families are invited to enjoy one complimentary paddleboard or kayak rental.
Hiking is an underutilized family-friendly activity in San Diego with children. Torrey Pines is one of our favorite places to take the kids for a hike. There are over 8 beautiful trails to explore, making this the ideal location for hikers of all levels to enjoy some natural California beauty.
Try the Guy Flemings Trail, which is only a third of a mile long and ideal for children. Remember to bring your swimsuits because the beach below has lifeguards, showers, and restrooms. We usually pack a lunch and make a day of it.
The annual Spreckels Park summer concert series is produced and managed by Coronado Promenade Concerts. The 2022 series featured 15 concerts spread out over five months, all sponsored by individuals and businesses.
Waterfront Park is located directly along the harbor and features a large grassy area to relax as well as over 830 feet of interactive fountains to play in. It’s ideal for unwinding after visiting the USS Midway or the Maritime Museum. Bring a change of clothes for the kids and head to Little Italy when you are done for a full day of family fun!
The Marston House, one of California’s finest Arts and Crafts examples, was built in 1905 for George W. Marston and his wife, Anna Gunn Marston. George Marston is best known for his work in historic preservation, conservation, and history. When a coupon is presented, up to two children aged 12 and under can enter for free with one full-price paid adult.
You begin your day in Mission Valley. Windows Café serves a wide range of breakfast options, including a hearty breakfast buffet on weekends and an à la carte menu inspired by San Diego.
Lounge 72° caters to foodies of all ages. Indulge in a delectable selection of small plates and entrées prepared with only the finest ingredients. Enjoy the sleek, contemporary décor, which includes comfortable indoor seating as well as outdoor seating around the warm fire pits that overlook the lovely pool.
The San Diego Model Railroad Museum is North America’s largest museum of its kind, with over 27,000 square feet of tracks, trestles, and trains. Through beautifully crafted scale model layouts, guests enter a world of wonder and exploration while learning about San Diego’s rich railway history. In Balboa Park, the San Diego Model Railroad Museum is located on the lower floor of the Casa de Balboa Building.
Throughout the month, up to two children aged 12 and under are admitted free with one full-price paid adult on the same admission ticket. During the visit, an adult must be present and accompany the children.
In October, the New Children’s Museum will take part in the county-wide kids go free campaign by offering one free child admission with the purchase of one full-priced adult admission. The new children’s museum is an arts-based children’s museum that emphasizes early learning through art and play. The interactive children’s museum has a variety of fun activities and programming for toddlers and young kids.
