Things to Do with Kids in Encinitas, CA

  • TripBuzz found 288 things to do with kids in or near Encinitas, California, including 268 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like La Mesa, Poway, Carlsbad and La Jolla.
  • From Moonlight Beach to Leucadia Surf School, the Encinitas area offers 110 different types of family activities, including: Surfing Lessons, Beaches, Movie Theaters and History Museums.
  • Considered to be a beach city, Encintas is located on the southern coast of California. Set in San Diego County and 25 miles from San Diego itself, Encintas is a largely populated beachside area. With five separate areas of the cities, visitors can enjoy surfing, golfing, art galleries, and an oceanfront view on any trip.
  • TripBuzz found 288 things to do with kids in or near Encinitas, California, including 268 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like La Mesa, Poway, Carlsbad and La Jolla.
  • From Moonlight Beach to Leucadia Surf School, the Encinitas area offers 110 different types of family activities, including: Surfing Lessons, Beaches, Movie Theaters and History Museums.
  • Considered to be a beach city, Encintas is located on the southern coast of California. Set in San Diego County and 25 miles from San Diego itself, Encintas is a largely populated beachside area. With five separate areas of the cities, visitors can enjoy surfing, golfing, art galleries, and an oceanfront view on any trip.
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29.4 Miles
85% 231 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 1000 Gunpowder Point Drive, Chula Vista, CA MoreLess Info
Visitors of the Living Coast Discovery Center will be able to view a variety of animals, including reptiles, raptors, turtles, and sharks. The location also hosts day camps and overnight guest adventures.
29.4 Miles
69% 13 votes
Parks 16005 Hilton Head Road, El Cajon, CA 92019 MoreLess Info
Situated on 10 acres, Hilton Head County Park features a pirate-themed water play area along with basketball courts and a field suitable for baseball, soccer and football. The park provides exercise stations, a playground, picnic facilities and shaded areas.
29.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Children's Entertainment 3030 Plaza Bonita Road, National City, CA 91950 MoreLess Info
Open during Halloween season, Pumpkin Station has a pumpkin patch as well as children's attractions including a Ferris wheel, giant slide, mini slide, play center, train ride and petting zoo. They also offer 3 hour private parties.
29.5 Miles
65% 100 votes
Movie Theaters 3050 Plaza Bonita Road, National City, CA 91950 MoreLess Info
AMC Plaza Bonita 14 is a movie theater that has amenities including stadium seating, theatre rentals, and digital projection. The cinema also has closed captioning, assisted listening devices, and wheelchair access.
29.7 Miles
94% 16 votes
Beaches I-5 Exit Christianitos, San Clemente, CA 92672 MoreLess Info
Lower Trestles is a well known and internationally featured surfing spot located at San Onofre State Beach. Named after the Trestle Bridge under which surfers must walk, it features consistently better surf in comparison to the remainder of the beach.
30.5 Miles
89% 18 votes
Laser Tag 510 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA MoreLess Info
Atlantis Laser Tag is a laser tag facility offering 20 different types of laser tag games. Attractions include a large underwater themed laser tag arena, a laser maze, and an in-house pizzeria.
30.5 Miles
100% 14 votes
Playgrounds 550 Marina Parkway, Chula Vista, CA 91910 MoreLess Info
With ocean views, the J Street Marina Park is great for visitors to walk along the shoreline, swim, or just enjoy the sun. Facilities at the park include picnic tables and grills.
30.9 Miles
80% 25 votes
Surf Shop 3011 S El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672 MoreLess Info
An outlet of Rip Curl Surf Center, Trestles Surf Outlet is a surfing and beach apparel outfitter that offers a wide variety of surf-related merchandise. The shop features surf boards, wet suits, and other paraphernalia.
31.1 Miles
86% 272 votes
Beaches I-5 (Basilone Road), San Clemente, CA MoreLess Info
At the San Clemente State Beach, you can access the location's interpretive exhibits and special programs, visitor center, and family programs. Not only can visitors camp overnight at this site, but it also offers scuba diving and swimming opportunities.
31.2 Miles
90% 21 votes
Beaches 275 Avenida Califia, San Clemente, CA 92672 MoreLess Info
Calafia State Beach is a stretch of beach that offers hiking and biking trails along with picnic areas. The beach area is also good for swimming, surfing, fishing, and scuba diving.
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