Things to Do with Kids in National City, CA

  • TripBuzz found 235 things to do with kids in or near National City, California, including 223 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like La Mesa, San Diego, Poway and Chula Vista.
  • From Pumpkin Station to Captain James Nelson - Fishing Guide, the National City area offers 87 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Theaters, Hiking Trails and Children's Entertainment.
  • The second oldest city in San Diego County, National City has much to offer those seeking a historical view of southern California. From historic eateries such as CafĂ© La Maze to Brick Row on Heritage Square, there is beautiful architecture found throughout the area. The city is also home to the infamous Highland Avenue, a car cruising route since the early days.
  • TripBuzz found 235 things to do with kids in or near National City, California, including 223 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like La Mesa, San Diego, Poway and Chula Vista.
  • From Pumpkin Station to Captain James Nelson - Fishing Guide, the National City area offers 87 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Theaters, Hiking Trails and Children's Entertainment.
  • The second oldest city in San Diego County, National City has much to offer those seeking a historical view of southern California. From historic eateries such as CafĂ© La Maze to Brick Row on Heritage Square, there is beautiful architecture found throughout the area. The city is also home to the infamous Highland Avenue, a car cruising route since the early days.
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37.2 Miles
100% 9 votes
Theaters 303 Main Street, Vista, CA 92084 MoreLess Info
Once a simple movie theatre, the Avo Playhouse was refurbished into a full, live-action theatre nearly 20 years ago. It is available for rental for meetings and lectures as well as full Broadway-class events.
37.4 Miles
80% 20 votes
Botanical Gardens 1270 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista, CA 92084 MoreLess Info
Alta Vista Gardens is a botanical garden featuring several rare plant species. The idea behind Alta Vista Gardens is to combine art with the natural beauty of the garden, with artwork by local artists integrated throughout.
37.4 Miles
92% 37 votes
Theaters 1200 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista, CA 92083 MoreLess Info
Moonlight Amphitheatre stages spectacular theatrical productions outdoors, with both traditional or lawn seating available. Anyone who chooses to sit on the lawn can request a lawn chair or bring blankets and have a picnic.
37.4 Miles
87% 15 votes
Parks 1200 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista, CA 92084 MoreLess Info
At 85 acres, Brengle Terrace Park has the space for many activities including courts for tennis, basketball and volleyball, baseball fields, and areas for bocce ball, horseshoes and disc golf. The playground is also quite large.
37.8 Miles
81% 16 votes
Beaches 1500 S Pacific Street, Oceanside, CA 92054 MoreLess Info
Monitored by lifeguards during the day, Buccaneer Beach provides visitors with opportunities for surfing, swimming, sunbathing, and body boarding. The beach also has a playground, picnic area, volleyball courts, and a basketball court.
38.3 Miles
67% 6 votes
Golf at the Welk Resort San Diego, Escondido, CA 92026 MoreLess Info
The 18-hole 'Oaks' course is located at the Welk Resort San Diego of Escondido. It features 1837 yards of golf and it was designed by Jim Brown.
38.3 Miles
100% 8 votes
Rock Climbing 1032 Tait St. #7, Oceanside, CA 92054 MoreLess Info
Arcadian Ascents is a rock climbing area in Oceanside. There are courses for every level of climber.
38.4 Miles
90% 156 votes
Theaters 8860 Lawrence Welk Drive, Escondido, CA MoreLess Info
Including also a small museum dedicated to Lawrence Welk, Lawrence Welk Theater is a 339 seats-venue, which hosted stars like Willie Nelson and musical plays like Chicago.
38.4 Miles
90% 20 votes
Theaters 8860 Lawrence Welk Drive, Escondido, CA 92026 MoreLess Info
Welk Resort Theater hosts an array of productions in an intimate theater setting. They provide dinner theatre along with matinees and have an on-site museum that highlights the career of Lawrence Welk, the man for whom the theater was named.
38.8 Miles
100% 10 votes
Farms & Ranches 17550 Harrison Park Road, Julian, CA 92036 MoreLess Info
Kenner Horse Ranch offers horseback rides for one to two hours, either on the trails of their 200 acre ranch or elsewhere during multi-day riding trips. Deer, bobcats, turkeys, hawks and owls can be spotted on their ranch.
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