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Things to Do in San Diego

Beaches, parks, museums, the bay, and the week's events. Everything worth doing in San Diego County, in one place.

This guide covers 4 places to go in San Diego and San Diego County. Listings include parks, beaches, museums, and family activities, with the address, price level, and age fit for each one.

The weekend section below updates from our San Diego events calendar, so it reflects what is actually happening this week. For produce stands and food vendors, see the San Diego farmers markets guide.

This Weekend in San Diego

Full events calendar

12 events in the next seven days, from our events calendar. Updated daily.

Top Attractions in San Diego

The places visitors ask about first. Each one links to hours, prices, and directions.

  1. 1. H&M LandingPoint Loma sportfishing landing running since 1935. Half-day to multi-day trips with rod rental, onboard food, and fish cleaning. Good for families and first-time anglers.
  2. 2. Blue Water Seafood Market & GrillCasual India Street seafood spot in Mission Hills. Pick from 16 fish and a marinade like blackened or bronzed, served as a plate, sandwich, salad, or tacos. Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.
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Things to Do in San Diego with Kids

Every kid-friendly listing shows the realistic age fit, so you know before you drive.

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Things to Do in San Diego: Common Questions

What is there to do in San Diego with kids?
San Diego has 4 kid-friendly places in this guide, including Blue Water Seafood Market & Grill, H&M Landing, Portside Coffee and Gelato. Each listing shows the age fit, price level, and whether it is indoor or outdoor.
What free things to do does San Diego have?
This guide lists 0 free places, including . City parks, trails, and the walkable districts cost nothing, and several museums have low-cost or donation-based admission.
What is there to do in San Diego today?
The This Weekend section on this page pulls from our San Diego events calendar and updates daily. It currently shows 12 events over the coming week, each with its time and location.
What can you do in San Diego on a rainy day?
San Diego's dry climate makes a full rainy day rare, but when one hits, use the Indoor filter on this page. The county has aquariums, museums, bowling, and arcades that work regardless of weather.
Is San Diego worth visiting for a weekend?
Yes. San Diego is the second largest city in California, with Balboa Park, the bay, and miles of coastline in town, and day trips to La Jolla, Coronado, and Torrey Pines within easy reach.
What is the best time of year for things to do in San Diego?
San Diego's mild climate keeps outdoor plans workable all year. Late summer and early fall bring the warmest ocean temperatures for swimming, and winter has the smallest crowds with still comfortable daytime highs.