Work and school are looking a lot different these days! Take this opportunity to get away from the surroundings you’ve been stuck in these last few months and get-away. Just a couple of hours south of our location in Costa Mesa, adventure awaits in America’s Finest City, San Diego!

October is Kids Free San Diego month. Throughout the city, kids 12 and under are FREE with a paying adult*. This encompasses all that San Diego has to offer, from the world famous San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park Museums, to Legoland, whale watching and even some of that delicious San Diego cuisine (did somebody say Mexican Food??). You will NOT run out of fun and educational opportunities for family bonding and new, exciting experiences.

Larger camping resorts in San Diego, like Campland on the Bay and Mission Bay RV Resort offer FREE WIFI. You and your kids can spend the morning, getting through your Zoom meetings and Google Classrooms, with San Diego’s greatest adventures as your reward.

Add some real-life experiences to your kids’ virtual schooling. At the San Diego Zoo and their less-visited, but equally wonderful Safari Park, see how science is meeting the challenges that animals face all over the world. These institutions are world-renowned for their work with endangered species and animal rescue.

San Diego’s crown jewel, Balboa Park, is a dream come true to minds eager to learn about the world. World class museums, like the San Diego Natural History Museum, The Fleet Science Center and San Diego Museum of Art, are perfect for experiential learning that just cant take place through a screen or even a classroom. The park is also home to acres of parkland and gardens, as well plentiful trails where kids can get out their wiggles in the San Diego sunshine.

There are so many do not miss sights in San Diego. Make sure to visit the USS Midway Museum. This historical US Navy aircraft carrier has been turned into a museum, highlighting the history and the stories of the USS Midway. They have an extensive aircraft collection on board as well. Down along the shore, make sure that you visit the classic California Boardwalk and Giant Dipper wooden rollercoaster at Belmont Park. The coaster was built in 1925 and restored in the 1990’s. Little Italy offers delicious restaurants and the Little Italy Farmer’s Market on Saturdays. Pick up some farm fresh fare for your camp kitchen, and, of course, pizza for everyone!

The city of La Jolla is a nature and beach lover’s paradise. You and your kids will delight in the throngs of seals and sea lions who have taken over the beachfront concrete “Children’s Pool”. Get right up close to nature - but not too close! They are protected animals. La Jolla also offers a unique opportunity to get right up close to the rocky coastline with La Jolla Sea Caves Kayaks. This coastal area is inaccessible by foot, so this is your chance to see what so many miss. Watch the water for the famous orange Garibaldi, California’s official State Fish, along with leopard sharks and gracefully swimming rays. You can join an organized, but distanced, kayaking tour, or you can go out on your own. Children must be 6 or older to take part in this activity.

Of course, don’t forget the famous San Diego Beaches. Head over the big blue Coronado Bay Bridge to sandy beaches and the iconic Hotel del Coronado. Torrey Pines Beach and Reserve Park, Swami’s in Encinitas and Pacific Beach offer beach fun for everyone. We can even throw a surf rack or a bike rack on your bus for even more adventures. If your family includes Fido, make sure to check out the San Diego Dog Beach in Ocean Beach.

And no trip to San Diego would be complete without sampling street tacos and Mexican food. Sample some Tijuana-style street tacos at The Taco Stand. Try the tacos in freshly made tortillas as La Fachada. And visit the Barrio Logan neighborhood for art, culture, and fish tacos. The downtown Gaslamp District also has delicious restaurants for you to check out. Plenty for families to love, from The Old Spaghetti Factory and Ghirardelli’s Ice Cream and Chocolate Shop.

*ages and offers may vary - check location for specific details.