4 Fun Free Activities for Your San Diego Vacation

You can't go wrong in San Diego where the sun seems to always be shining with the temperature hovering around a comfy 70 degrees. Plus, with direct flights now available on Southwest from Indy to San Diego International Airport, it's easy to be in Southern California in just a few hours.

Here are 4 family-friendly, fun and FREE activities to enjoy in San Diego.

The Beach

San Diego offers many area beaches with public access where you can sun, surf and splash to your heart's content. Pacific Beach has a laid back, family-friendly vibe, while La Jolla has more of a rocky feel with seaside cliffs, and Coronado Island might just be the perfect beach town with its gorgeous shoreline and iconic Hotel del Coronado. With mild weather yearround, it's never a bad time to head to the beach in San Diego.

Get Friendly With Wildlife

In the charming La Jolla village just north of San Diego, you can get as close as 10 feet to sea lions in the wild. They hang out on the rocky cliffs, barking loudly and climbing all over one another. Kids will absolutely this rare treat to see these rambunctious animals up close.

Stroll Through Balboa Park

Balboa Park is an absolute gem right in the heart of San Diego. The nation's largest urban cultural park, you will find beautifully manicured grounds, ponds, Japanese gardens and many different museums. It is also the home of the San Diego Zoo. You could easily spend a day enjoying this gorgeous public outdoor space.

If you plan to visit multiple area attractions, check out the Southern California CityPASS that gets you access to multiple attractions for one lower price.

Visit Old Town San Diego

To learn about the history of this California city, make a stop at Old Town San Diego. The site of the first Spanish settlement. Many preserved buildings remain from the 1800s, including homes and a schoolhouse. Presidio Park in Old Town is considered to be the birthplace of California. There's also plenty of shopping and restaurants in Old Town.

If you're looking for a family-friendly spot to eat, check out Brazen BBQ, close to downtown. Who knew you could get delicious barbeque in Cali?

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