San Diego Attractions & Things to Do

    Mayor Todd Gloria and other officials at the Kids Free San Diego kickoff event I attended.

    Kids Free San Diego 2026: Guide to October Savings & Planning for Families

    As a San Diego family travel advisor and longtime local, I’ve been helping families navigate Kids Free October for over a decade. This guide shares my insider tips for planning, saving, and exploring the city with these deals.

    Discount Belmont Park tickets - one of San Diego's best attractions

    How to Buy Discounted Belmont Park San Diego Tickets (2026 Guide)

    It’s free to enter, but you have to pay to play. Costs for rides and activities add up fast! Learn how to save money on Belmont Park San Diego tickets.

    Things to do on Easter in San Diego including brunch, egg hunts and more.

    15 Things to Do for Easter in San Diego (2026) from Bunnies to Brunches

    From egg hunts to brunches here are the best things to do on Easter in San Diego with kids or without.

    Kids look in an aquarium tank at SEA LIFE Aquarium.

    Sea Life Aquarium at LEGOLAND: Things to Do, Tickets, and Tips

    See why you should (or shouldn’t) visit SEA LIFE Aquarium at LEGOLAND California in Carlsbad. Learn how best to buy tickets, top things to see, and more.

    The antique tractor pulls a wagon full of guests through the ranunculus flowers.

    25 Fun Things to Do at the Carlsbad Flower Fields

    Plan your visit to The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch with these tips for activities, special events, and what to expect in 2025.

    People walk along South Carlsbad State Beach, a fun Carlsbad activity,

    25 Best Things to Do in Carlsbad Now: A Local’s Guide to Fun Activities

    Learn what things to do in Carlsbad, California, locals enjoy most. Our insider tips also come from what our clients like to do during their stays and Carlsbad resort concierge desk recommendations.

    Boats with colorful canvas on Lake San Marcos.

    15 Best Things to Do in San Marcos, California: A Resident’s Guide

    A list of the best things to do in San Marcos, CA written by someone who lives in this North County San Diego neighborhood.

    Comic-Con Museum entrance on sunny day

    Comic-Con Museum: Must-See Highlights, Tickets, & Tips for Everyone

    Learn insider tips and best things to do at the Comic-Con Museum in San Diego’s Balboa Park. You don’t have to be a comic book or sci-fi enthusiast to love it.

    View of La Jolla from the Dike Rock tide pools near Scripps Pier.

    La Jolla Tide Pools: Local Naturalist Tips & Best Spots (2026)

    We’re regular visitors to the La Jolla tide pools. I share everything to know from directions to visible sea life — with tips from a Birch Aquarium expert.

    Find the best fall things to do in San Diego including Halloween activities, apple picking, theme park fun, tours, events and more on this annually-updated list.

    Fall in San Diego: My Top Picks for Festivals, Activities & Things to Do (2026)

    Find the best fall things to do in San Diego including Halloween activities, apple picking, theme park fun, tours, events and more on this annually-updated list.

    Exterior of Timken Museum of Art in San Diego with blue sky and palm trees in the background.

    Timken Museum of Art: Highlights, Tickets, and Tips

    What to know before visiting the Timken Museum of Art in San Diego, including admission, paintings to see, and more.

    Flowers in bloom and dogs in Fiesta Island San Diego

    Fiesta Island San Diego: Where to Go & Things to Do

    What to do on Fiesta Island San Diego from off-leash dog fun to picnics and bird watching on Mission Bay. Also, parking tips and amenities, too.