Family travelers will want to take advantage of San Diego Tourism Authority’s month-long promotion this October, offering more than 100 specials at museums, hotels, restaurants and different attractions across the region.
San Diego is a top family destination year-round, but summer is especially hectic. Enjoy fading seasonal crowds with free entry for kids at Seaworld San Diego, Fleet Science Center and free kids cruising on City Cruises. Children 11 and under receive free admission to San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park, offering opportunities to learn about the West Coast’s conservation efforts and wildlife.
For all LEGO lovers, LEGOLAND California invites families to enjoy extra savings with a free child Hopper ticket with the purchase of a full-price adult Hopper ticket.
Families checking into Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa can benefit from a free kids’ meal at on-site coastal kitchen, as well as complimentary paddleboard and kayak rentals. All kids spending the night at Ocean Park Inn throughout the month can remember their experience with a take-home reusable tote, branded stickers and free slushie.
Click here for the full list of Kids Free San Diego offers.
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