Indoor

Cathy Hendrie
PassPort to San Diego

Summer is around the corner and FunBelievable is hopeful that when it’s safe to do, they will once again open their doors so kids, toddlers and older girls and boys can start sliding, swinging around and bouncing inside this exciting Lakeside facility year-round.

OPEN PLAY
The colorful three-level mega play structure is the main attraction, and kids have a blast riding down tube slides, climbing rock walls, playing with tiki-figure punching bags and zipping across aerial glides. The sports arena gives future athletes the chance to kick goals and shoot baskets. Little ones have their own space filled with soft toys, a mini ball pit and mini slides — perfect for playtime with Mom or Dad.

At FUNBelievable Play, parents get front-row seating to the play structure, allowing them to check out the action up close. They can either participate with the kids or lounge in comfy sofas, get work done or catch up with friends. Guests needing to refuel are invited to visit the Snack Shack, offering everything from fresh fruit smoothies to made-to-order sandwiches and paninis, along with an espresso bar offering hot coffee, iced coffee and coffee shakes. Kids’ lunches include a choice of kids lunch item, juice box, and cheese stick or yogurt.

PARTIES & EVENTS
For birthday parties and special events, FUNBelievable is the place to go. Voted BEST kids party venue in Southern California and San Diego for four years running, the facility caters to all needs and budgets, including Mini-Party (8 children maximum), Semi-Private (up to 12 children) and Private Party (maximum capacity of 150 guests) packages. Professional and attentive staff can help make the set-up, party and breakdown a breeze. Party slots book up fast, so plan ahead and book early.

DROP-OFF CAMPS
Great for open play, rainy days and holidays, FUNBelievable is also the place for fully supervised drop-off camps! Offered for children ages 3 and older, multi-activity camps run from 9 a.m.-noon. with a dedicated camp leader rotating through lots of action-packed activities like arts and crafts and group games. A snack is also provided. The rate is $30 for the first child, and $25 for each additional sibling. FUNBelievable simply requests that your child be potty-trained.

HERO MONDAYS, TODDLER TUESDAYS, DATE NIGHTS
Other offerings include:
• Hero Mondays, available to law enforcement, military and firefighters September through May. Bring your I.D on Mondays for a special discount.
• Toddler Tuesdays, featuring activities and free cookies and juice for kids with their admission from 9 a.m.-noon every Tuesday.
• Date Night, offered from 5-8 p.m. Fridays. Drop off the kids and take some time to recharge. Children must be potty-trained. Fee is $25 per child and includes a snack and drink.
• Movie Nights — bring a blanket to get comfortable and buy fresh popcorn and have a FUN night with the family!

FunBelievable Play, “Where Kids are Kids and Parents are Too!” is at 11655 Riverside Drive in Lakeside. Open play sessions are available seven days a week starting at 10 a.m. while weekend hours vary. Pay for a one-day pass admission and stay as long as you like with no time limits. Or purchase a membership package to enjoy unlimited visits and lots of other discounts.

Call (619) 456-2474, visit FunBelievable at funbelievableplay.com or stop in and see this exciting indoor-play facility, a family favorite, for yourself!

Cathy Hendrie
PassPort to San Diego

Come face-to-face with with moray eels, an American bald eagle, sea turtles and many more fascinating animal residents at The Living Coast Discovery Center, just six miles south of downtown San Diego.

The center’s “living, breathing, flapping, buzzing, and splashing home” sits on the 316-acre San Diego National Wildlife Refuge on Sweetwater Marsh, the ideal location for exploration of the region’s most memorable wildlife in their native habitats.

Get close to rays as an interactive touch pool puts the aquatic creatures beneath your fingertips. Other experiences include bird-watching platforms and native-plant gardens attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies. The Center also offers 1.5 miles of walking trails, nature day camps for kids and teens, overnight adventures, scouting programs, kayak tours of San Diego Bay, private birthday parties and much more.

Not to be missed is the Center’s annual summer “Farm to Bay” fundraiser, which invites guests to learn about the local sustainable food community and sample from dozens of San Diego’s top restaurants, farms, wineries and craft breweries. The Living Coast Discovery Center is open year-round at 1000 Gunpowder Point Drive in Chula Vista. Call (619) 409-5900 or visit http://www.thelivingcoast.org.

Belmont Park is an iconic amusement center that is located on the surf and sand of Mission Beach. The amusement center dates back to 1925, where visitors still ride the Giant Dipper, an original wooden roller coaster, which sits majestically along the ocean and boardwalk of Mission Beach. The park offers free parking and free park admission and is loaded with concession stands to fine dining eateries, amusement rides, arcade, laser tag, zip line and a roller coaster!

Belmont Park is the optimal oceanfront destination for event planning. The park has four unique oceanfront venues perfect for any event. Their experienced staff specializes in birthday parties, weddings and a favorite for corporate events.

3146 Mission Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92109
858.488.1549
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