Announcing the Top 20 Places to Take Kids in San Diego for 2026

Published: Mon, 07/06/26

Updated: Mon, 07/06/26

Top 20 Places to Take San Diego Kids

Announcing 2026's Top 20 Places to Take Kids in San Diego

In early summer each year, KidsOutAndAbout.com readers vote for their favorite places to take kids locally, as well as category favorites. Below are the Top 10; to see the rest, head to our Top 20 Places to Take Kids full results page for 2026. It's a great way to plan your summer bucket list!

Top 10 of the top 20 of 2026

Category Winners

1. San Diego Zoo
2. San Diego Model Railroad Museum
3. Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation, Discovery Campus
4. Oceanside Museum of Art
5. FUNbelievable Play
6. Birch Aquarium at Scripps
7. Balboa Park / Balboa Park Carousel
8. Legoland California Resort
9. San Diego Air & Space Museum
10. San Diego Botanic Garden

Click here for the rest of the list!

Arts Educator: Oceanside Museum of Art
Sports Educator: Bay Club - Multiple Locations
STEM Educator: San Diego Craft Collective
Farm Attraction: Oma's Family Farm
Indoor Play Center: Plunge San Diego
Museum: San Diego Model Railroad Museum
Nature Center: San Diego Botanic Garden
Outdoor Fun: LEGOLAND California Resort
Performing Arts: Museum of Making Music
Sports Team: San Diego Padres

Congratulations to all the winners, and thanks to everyone who voted!

Debra Ross, publisher

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