Things to do in San Diego with Toddlers

‍

The city of San Diego features 5 play zones: Desert Dunes, Wild Woods, Marsh Meadows, and Rainforest, along with a two-story greenhouse that is home to butterflies, bees, leafcutter ants, and habitats for animals, along with lots to offer. If you are a family visiting or a resident living in the city, you can find many spots that can easily amuse you. If you have toddlers, you have even more reason to be here. San Diego is one of the most stroller-friendly cities in the state. You would find ease in walking around the city and not worrying about carrying your baby and stroller on a bumpy walkway. This city has mild weather all year long in general, which makes the city even more pleasant for doing outdoor activities.

Here is the list of places or things to do in San Diego with toddlers:

San Diego Zoo

One spot the kids love the most is the zoo. This zoo is located in Balboa Park; it is one of the world-famous attractions, where you can observe 12,000 animals in 100 acres of land. Apart from the animal attractions, what makes this place more toddler-friendly are the play zones, which include Desert Dunes, Wild Woods, Marsh Meadows, and Rainforest, as well as a two-story greenhouse full of butterflies, bees, and leafcutter ants, plus habitats for animals like prairie dogs, fennec foxes, axolotls, and a Chinese giant salamander.

Scripps Birch Aquarium

If you find yourself stuck on a rainy day in San Diego with your toddler, Birch Aquarium is the perfect gateway; it is located across the Scripps coast near La Jolla Beach. This aquarium has all you need to see in 90 minutes; if you want something quick that does not take the whole day, Birch Aquarium is the best place to visit.

The aquarium's large glass, at kids' eye level, is its best feature, and they love standing next to it. Kids can find themselves seeing the penguins as well. It is one attraction that mesmerizes the kids.

SeaWorld Rescue Jr.

SeaWorld is mostly assumed to be a park for big kids and adults because of huge roller coasters and shows, but Rescue Jr. is a zone certainly made for toddlers. Rescue Jr. features toddler-friendly rides such as kid-size jet skis, a boat ride with gentle spins, and Tidepool Twist (a slow spin ride). The main attraction of this SeaWorld is the Orca Encounter Show; it is very popular among the little ones, as the show allows kids to interact with the orcas. If you are attending this show, remember to bring extra clothes, as orcas love to splash water on the visitors.

San Diego Natural History Museum

This venue is one place where you can take your kids anytime of the week. We know younger kids love to see new interactive places. The NAT is located in Balboa Park, inside which you can find a showcase of insects, birds, and many extinct animals' artificial remains. This can be a thrilling educational excursion for your kids.

La Jolla Cove

When you are in San Diego, visiting the beach should be on your list. It is a place where the whole family can relax and play. It is a perfect opportunity to bond as a family; you build sandcastles or just sit and dig on the beach with your kids. When tired, just open your umbrella and take a nice nap on a summer afternoon with a cold sea breeze. This La Jolla beach has lots to offer. You can also find the popular harbor seals. This pod of seals is hugely popular on the internet, and it has become a sight for visitors. Kids particularly enjoy the noise the seals make when they flap their bellies, making this beach a popular location for seal watching.

‍

‍

Find your Nanny with us

Whether you are planning an outdoor trip or visiting indoor attractions, having kids and trying to have fun simultaneously can be challenging and overwhelming; you always need someone to help you out on such outings. Young kids are very energetic; entertaining them is not a single person's job.

We at The Nanny Edit understand that every trip, vacation, or day out with families should be memorable for each family member. You take care of the fun activity and let our friendly nanny look after your kids and entertain them. Whether you are visiting the Orcas show at the Birch Museum or watching seals by the harbor, our experienced nanny knows how to take care of the little ones. Visit us or write us at info@thenannyedit.com to know more about our nannies

‍