Things to Do with Kids in La Mesa, CA

  • TripBuzz found 263 things to do with kids in or near La Mesa, California, including 231 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Diego, Poway, Chula Vista and La Jolla.
  • From Lake Murray to La Mesa Municipal Pool, the La Mesa area offers 88 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Arts & Crafts Classes, Theaters and Playgrounds.
  • Visitors can board a local San Diego Trolley to visit La Mesa, California, one of the few cities served by the trolley line. While in town visitors can shop the local antique mall or the more upscale and modern Grossmont Center, afterwards grabbing a bite to eat at the charming Trolley Stop Deli or one of the many other dining options.
  • TripBuzz found 263 things to do with kids in or near La Mesa, California, including 231 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Diego, Poway, Chula Vista and La Jolla.
  • From Lake Murray to La Mesa Municipal Pool, the La Mesa area offers 88 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Arts & Crafts Classes, Theaters and Playgrounds.
  • Visitors can board a local San Diego Trolley to visit La Mesa, California, one of the few cities served by the trolley line. While in town visitors can shop the local antique mall or the more upscale and modern Grossmont Center, afterwards grabbing a bite to eat at the charming Trolley Stop Deli or one of the many other dining options.
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6.8 Miles
63% 8 votes
Parks 2005 E 4th Street, National City, CA 91950 MoreLess Info
Providing for an array of activities, El Toyon Park offers something for all ages. Along with a fully equipped playground, the park has both tennis and basketball courts, an athletic field and separate doggie play area.
7.3 Miles
84% 19 votes
Dog Park 2335 Paseo Veracruz, Chula Vista, CA 91914 MoreLess Info
Chula Vista's Mount San Miguel Park features baseball and softball fields, basketball courts, an off leash dog park, ample green space, and playgrounds with an array of climbing structures and play equipment. The park also features picnic areas.
7.3 Miles
50% 2 votes
Skate Parks 10250 Woodglen Vista Drive, Santee, CA 92071 MoreLess Info
The Santee Skate Park is a public skating facility that can be used for in-line skating, skateboarding, scootering, and biking. The facility spans a total distance of 6,800-sqft and has a grinding rail and a half pyramid.
7.4 Miles
94% 54 votes
Hiking Trails Paseo Veracruz, Chula Vista, CA 91914 MoreLess Info
Visitors can hike through the San Miguel Mountain Trailhead to receive panoramic views of the San Diego desert landscape. The trail is 4.7 miles round trip and is suited for beginner to advanced hikers.
7.4 Miles
71% 7 votes
Dog Park 10300 Woodglen Vista Drive, Santee, CA 92071 MoreLess Info
A canine recreation facility, Woodglen Vista Dog Park is situated on nearly an acre of grass fields. The park offers dog waste bags, shade trees, benches, a double-gated entrance and drinking water available outside the fenced area.
7.6 Miles
57% 517 votes
Natural History Museums 1788 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101 MoreLess Info
Featuring rotating exhibits, San Diego Natural History Museum showcases history from Native American culture to prehistoric creatures. The museum displays artifacts like dinosaur fossils and has 3D documentary film showings.
7.6 Miles
100% 7 votes
Parks Southerly terminus of Tidelands Street, National City, CA 91951 MoreLess Info
Offering a boat launching ramp and fishing pier, Pepper Park was named in honor of a local businessman. The park is suitable for families and further offers a playground and picnic area for group gatherings.
7.8 Miles
Parks 1549 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101 MoreLess Info
Balboa Park is a hub of culture, art, history, entertainment, and vivid experiences. The thriving atmosphere contains attractions such as a zoo, photographic studio, miniature railroad, history, space, and art museums among many other things.
7.8 Miles
91% 695 votes
Botanical Gardens 1549 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92103 MoreLess Info
A must-see destination in San Diego, the Botanical Building and Lily Pond is one of the most photographed sites in the area. The garden contains more than 2,100 species of plants including tropical plants, ferns, orchids, and season flower displays.
7.9 Miles
91% 18144 votes
Zoos 2929 Zoo Drive, San Diego, CA 92101 MoreLess Info
With new exhibits every year, San Diego Zoo is always getting better. Exhibits include a panda tour, an Australian Outback exhibit, an urban jungle, a lost forest, an Asian passage, and much more.
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