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Kids Free in San Diego for October
From free restaurant dining, free museum visits, free amusement park tickets, free whale watching to free transportation, there’s enough here for a month of fun! The month of October is already an awesome time to visit San Diego, with continued warm weather and ideal beach conditions.
Keep reading to find out where you’ll be able to visit in San Diego for October with the kids for free and where to find those special admission tickets.
Safe Travel to San Diego in 2021
Family fun can be yours this fall with these amazing getaways that will save hundreds. Once you have your trip locked in, be sure to read up on current safe travel protocols. Photos shown in this article were taken in previous years and may not reflect current events.
There are a few important things to be aware of before visiting any of these attractions. Some activities at the locations may have changed or been eliminated in 2021. Other places may have limited access, operating only outdoor events.
Health and safety measures have been heightened at all theme parks, hotels and area attractions. Facial mask compliance, limited capacity and maintaining social distance vary at each destination.
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How to Get Your Tickets
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LEGOLAND California
SeaWorld San Diego
San Diego Zoo
San Diego Safari Park
U.S.S. Midway
Flagship Cruises
Old Town Trolley Tours
What’s FREE for Kids in San Diego?
We are talking big deal savings here! These family-friendly events last all month long. Click the links to read my personal articles with tips about each attraction or theme park.
- San Diego Zoo
- Free admission to Mission San Luis Rey
- Kids ride free on Hornblower Cruises & Flagship Cruises
- SeaWorld San Diego (including their Halloween Spooktacular event)
- Maritime Museum, including the Star of India
- Kids eat free at Catamaran Resort, Crown Landing and Galaxy Tacos
- LEGOLAND California SEA LIFE Aquarium
- Kids ride free with Coronado Bike & Kayak Tours
- Birch Aquarium
- Kid’s free at San Diego Whale Watching
- Free ride with adults at San Diego Speed Boat Adventures
- Balboa Park attractions and Museums, including the San Diego Air & Space Museum, Japanese Friendship Garden, Model Railroad Museum, Museum of Art and Natural History Museum
- San Diego Safari Park
- Kids ride free on San Diego Seal Tours
- Downtown San Diego itinerary attractions, including the U.S.S. Midway.
- Old Town attractions, including free Old Town Trolley Tours and kid’s meal at Casa Guadalajara.
- The New Children’s Museum
Looking for MORE Entertainment in San Diego for October?
Stretch out your San Diego trip with these extra fun things to do in San Diego during the month of October.
San Diego Beaches are ideal in October, with perfect water temperatures and lower crowds. Especially good to visit on weekdays. Arrive early to score free parking close to the beach!
LEGOLAND California offers the return of their annual Brick-or-Treat Halloween Party Nights. This nighttime event requires a special ticket.
Carlsbad San Diego is a the perfect seaside community for families with tons of outdoor activities, kid-friendly dining and beach fun.
Spend all your time enjoying the gorgeous San Diego weather with these top Things to Do Outside in San Diego with Kids.
Want more free things to do in San Diego? Read this TravelingMom post with 50 SoCal freebies.
Editor’s Note: This post originally published Sept 29th, 2015 and has updated information for 2021
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