Top 10 Kid Friendly Things To Do and Attractions in Wellsona Court

"A sunken butterfly garden, the San Diego Zoo, museums, gardens, the California Tower – this 1,200-acre (486ha) park contains a slew of attractions. It was built in 1868 and hosted the Panama-California Exposition, which celebrated the opening of the Panama Canal, in 1915. Key museums include the San Diego Air & Space Museum, the Museum of Us (formerly the San Diego Museum of Man), the San Diego Museum of Art, the San Diego Natural History Museum, the Timken Art Museum and the San Diego Model Railroad Museum."

"Start the day in Balboa Park and try to get there early because this park is HUGE (and by huge I mean there is a freeway and several other roads running through it). Balboa park isn’t just green space, its packed with the best of San Diego’s museums and you’ll want to do some pre-planning to decide which museums you want to see in the time available (half a day). I’m a space and science nerd so I made a beeline for the Air and Space Museum."

"Balboa Park is one of the largest urban cultural parks in the United States. It has been home to a pair of world's fairs, and many of the buildings here were built for these expositions.[Learn more]"

"The New Children's Museum in San Diego is a great museum for families with children to visit. The museum's state of the art center is focused on creating a space where children can think, play and create through hands-on exhibitions, art creation, and educational opportunities. It has something for children of every age and parents will enjoy the learning nature of it as well."

"This museum is concerned with developing children’s creativity and imagination. It originally opened in 1983, and it has been one of the favorite places of the youngest visitors in San Diego ever since. The vision of this museum is to engage children in developing numerous skills through contemporary art."

"A new model of children’s museum whose mission is to stimulate imagination, creativity and critical thinking in children and families through inventive and engaging experiences with contemporary art."

"A Mission Beach linchpin, Belmont Park was opened by the sugar magnate John D. Spreckels back in 1925. This amusement park has 12 rides, three oceanfront eateries, an 18-hole Tiki-themed mini golf course and a host of smaller attractions. But the king of Belmont Park has to be the time-honoured Giant Dipper."

"This is a seaside amusement park in Mission Beach that you can count as free entertainment. A historic roller coaster, an arcade, a zip line and laser tag are just where the fun begins. Belmont Park is ranked as one of the best activities for teens."

"For some old-fashioned oceanfront fun, wrap up your San Diego Day at Belmont Park. It is like an old fashioned fair and arcade, plus is located directly on Mission Beach. It’s the perfect spot to catch an amazing sunset."

"Bobboi Gelato offers outstanding housemade, authentic Italian gelato. It’s an easy stop to make after visiting La Jolla Cove or shopping on Prospect Street. Some of the flavors are artisanal mixes of herbs and fruits but I like charcoal vanilla (they also have plain flavors)."

"Bobboi is rated of the best dessert places in San Diego (and is top-rated by Yelp!), and rightfully so. The shop offers the best natural gelato made with organic ingredients. You’ll find tons of gelato flavors in addition to ocean views!"

"Location: Harbor Island (across the Street from the San Diego Airport)Water slide: NoAdults only pool: No. This pool is on the list for people who need a San Diego airport hotel but would like a pool, too. Guests may watch yachts meander through the harbor and enjoy water views from the pool at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina."

"The buzz:A warm, Italian restaurant known for fresh pasta, stellar service, and a dessert cart.The food: The kitchen at Cesarina’scenterpiece is a pastificio with an enormous mixer and extruder where a dozen or so varieties are made, including ruffled, twisted and stuffed shapes that you mix and match with different sauces and toppings including octopus meatballs, guanciale, and earthy porcini. An array of antipasti, several specialty pasta dishes and chicken, beef, and seafood entrees round out the bill of fare, though there’s a full vegan menu and family-style dinners for two or four as well. Worth mentioning: the service at Cesarina is always as warm and enthusiastic as a nonna’s hug.The cost:  Antipasti are $14.50-21, build your own pasta costs $17.95-21, specialty pasta and entrees are $18.95-35.95 and family dinners run $39.95-79.95.How to book: Make a reservation for indoor or patio dining via OpenTable."

"Cesarina is somewhat new on the San Diego brunch scene (it’s been open a little over a year) and completely lives up to the 5 stars and 500+ reviews they have on Yelp. Located in the Point Loma, this is favorite for those in the area and San Diegans alike. The best way to describe it is as “memories from the Amalfi Coast.” Between the decor, the elevated menu, and the fabulous service, it totally feels like you’re on vacation."

"If a special lunch is in the plans, Cesarina has you covered. This Italian Point Loma hotspot takes the work out of planning with a special lunch for two or four people. Choose between a light, family-style lunch that includes salad, your choice of pasta, dessert and an option to add drinks for an additional cost."

"Everything looks better in candlelight not that Veladora, the signature restaurant at Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa, needs any help wooing couples in search of a romantic night out. The gabled wood ceiling, Mediterranean-meets-hacienda vibe, iron scrolled chandeliers, views of the surrounding hillsides, and a show-stopping piece of art by Damien Hirst has that covered. And if that’s not enough to draw you in, consider the menu that takes full advantage of the regional bounty of fresh produce and high-end proteins."

"Tucked in a lush canyon perfumed with the smell of eucalyptus, Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa is one of the San Diego area’s most sublime getaways. Even if you’re not staying there, you can experience the magic by dining at the..."

"Caroline’s Seaside Cafe is the essence of California cuisine. The view is spectacular as the restaurant sits on a cliff above La Jolla Shores Beach, near Scripps Pier. Both the breakfast and lunch menu are packed with healthy choices, and everything comes from sustainable and organic sources."

"You’ll find this casual cafe tucked inside the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Open 8 a.m.-3 p.m., the spot serves familiar cafe classics with plenty of outdoor seating overlooking the water."

"While the San Marcos brewery features a lineup of the usual West Coast styles, it’s primarily known for its tart kettle sours. Their popular Vice series features numerous Berliner Weisse-style releases brewed with fruit such as pink guavas, Montmorency cherries, and black currants. The brewery is located next to a popular axe throwing venue which you probably want to visit before ordering your first flight of beer."

"As you may guess from the whimsical name (borne of the co-founders having grown up as unsupervised kids with a penchant for getting into trouble), Latchkey Brewing doesn’t take itself particularly seriously."

"San Diego’s border location makes this an ideal city to sample Mexican-inspired beers and foods. What better place to taste than Border X Brewing, the premier Mexican-style brewery in town?. Tart-flavored Blood Saison with hints of real hibiscus and agave is a local favorite."

"Shell Beach is a small beach in the La Jolla community of San Diego. The beach is accessed via a flight of concrete steps that start at the south end of Ellen Browning Scripps Park. Address:Coast Blvd, San Diego, CA 92037"

"Shell Beach in La Jolla is located at the south end of Ellen Browning Scripps Park. At this spot there is long set of stairs that takes you from the […]"

"Shell Beach is located in the southern part of Ellen Browning Scripps Park. It’s among the popular beaches in La Jolla."

"Torrey Pines State Beach in San Diego, California, USA.|© Chad McDermott / Alamy Stock Photo. Coastal California at its very finest, the Torrey Pines State Beach feels like a hidden gem. Hike the trails to get there and take in the panoramic views of the ocean in front of you."

"For a truly unique San Diego hiking experience you simply can’t get anywhere else, head to Torrey Pines State Beach. Torrey Pines offers a multitude of trails, and none is particularly challenging. However, the views are spectacular."

"Extremely popular with locals, though strangely not crazy crowded, Carlsbad State Beach gives beach goers free parking in several areas, easy access to the beach, clean restrooms and showers, and beautiful views from the cliffs. Nearly five miles long, the beach’s south end welcomes campers and is also a favorite with surfers. If you’re visiting just for a run, there are paved jogging paths along the beach and just above the water."

"There are only a handful of San Diego beaches that offer overnight camping and Carlsbad State Beach is one of the most beautiful. The campground is located on a large bluff, overlooking South Carlsbad State Beach. The sandy beach features beachcombing, swimming, boogie boarding, surfing, picnicking, sunbathing, fishing, skin diving and endless views of the Pacific Ocean."

"Parking is available in a lot at the foot of Tamarack or along Carlsbad Boulevard. Several trails lead down to the beach. Restrooms and outdoor showers are available."