Families
Experience the Magic of the Balboa Park Carousel!
Balboa Park Carousel 1889 Zoo 92101, San DiegoStep back in time with a ride on the beloved Balboa Park Carousel! Built in 1910 and lovingly maintained for generations, this San Diego treasure offers a unique journey through history. From beautifully hand-carved animals to the enchanting sounds of its vintage band organ, every detail brings a sense of wonder and nostalgia. Families will love the thrill of grabbing the famous brass ring — a timeless tradition where catching it means a free ride! Whether it’s your first visit or a cherished tradition, the Balboa Park Carousel is perfect for creating memories together. 🎠 Come ride, laugh, and celebrate...
Tour the Mormon Battalion Historic Site in San Diego!
Mormon Battalion Historical Site 2510 Juan St., San DiegoAt the Mormon Battalion Historic Site, missionaries will guide you on an interactive video tour to help you understand the significance of the Mormon Battalion. You will learn about the faith, service, and sacrifice of the men who volunteered for that long march and the women and children who accompanied them. The tour lasts about 45 minutes. After the tour, you can look at historical artifacts and get a free photograph of yourself or your group. You can also enjoy demonstrations on gold panning and brickmaking. If you choose to experience all that the site offers, plan to spend between...
The Nat Celebrates 150 Years with a Gift to Nature Lovers: New Trail Opens Summer 2024!
San Diego Natural History Museum 1788 El Prado, San DiegoSan Diego—The Nat’s anniversary year kicked off last Friday with the official groundbreaking of a new, native plant garden—Nature Trail at The Nat. This project is a cornerstone of the Museum’s sesquicentennial—150 years of studying, protecting, and bringing people closer to nature. The 22,000-square-foot outdoor exhibit, scheduled to open in early summer, will introduce visitors to the beautiful and beneficial native plants that support the incredible diversity of life in our region. “The garden will be a gift to the community that has supported us for almost 150 years, and it also marks our 150 years of commitment to nature...
Unique 45 minute Historic Bay Cruise aboard the 1914 Pilot!
Maritime Museum of San Diego 1492 N Harbor Drive, San DiegoPILOT – Enjoy a narrated bay cruise aboard the oldest active pilot boat in the country! Launched in 1914 to her removal from regular service in 1996, Pilot enjoyed an active career as San Diego’s chief pilot craft – assisting almost every one of the thousands of major commercial ships to enter or leave the bay during that time. Restored by the Maritime Museum of San Diego and relaunched in 2002, Pilot now hosts school groups on “Economy and Ecology” voyages, where students help with navigation and perform water quality experiments while exploring the Bay, in addition to her public...