15 Best Things to Do in San Diego With Kids
Take them out to the ballgame
I may have a lot of pride about being a native San Diegan, but let’s be real: The Padres are rarely a top-ranked team. And that’s actually good news for tourists traveling on a budget: You can enjoy America’s favorite pastime in one of the coolest ballparks on the West Coast on the cheap. If you do, you won’t just have the pleasure of taking in the game. Petco Park, built in 2004, faces due north, treating fans to optimal views of San Diego Bay, the city skyline, Balboa Park and the San Diego Zoo, depending on the direction your seats face.
The area surrounding the stadium boasts a pedestrian promenade with plenty of options for family-friendly brewpubs and restaurants. Grab a burrito or street tacos at local favorite taco shop Lolita’s, then stop by Padres’ Park at the Park, a kid-friendly, 2.7-acre lawn inside the gates where kids can picnic and play and parents can sample local craft beers at the nearby outdoor beer garden.
Instead of driving to the game, plan to take the city’s charming metro trolley. It’s accessible from most city neighborhoods and runs right into the back entrance of the stadium.
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