Sunny beaches, a famous zoo and Legoland up the road. Here's what San Diego is like with the family, when to go and how long to stay.
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San Diego is mild all year, so there's no bad time to go. Mornings in May and June are often cloudy by the coast. July to October brings the warmest sea and sunniest days, and September is quieter once US schools go back.
Pandas, koalas and an aerial tram over Balboa Park.
About 40 minutes north in Carlsbad. Best for under-12s.
Sea lions and seals lazing on the rocks. Look, don't touch.
Gardens, playgrounds and museums. Many museums are free for children.
Climb into the cockpits on an aircraft carrier.
A long beach, a boardwalk and the old wooden Giant Dipper roller coaster.
Yes. It mixes a beach holiday with big-name attractions, and the weather is reliable. You'll want a hire car to get between them.
Seven to ten nights covers the zoo, Legoland and plenty of beach days. Many families combine it with Los Angeles.
Most British passport holders, children included, apply for an ESTA online before they fly rather than a visa. Check GOV.UK for the current rules.
The zoo is in the city and easier with little ones. The Safari Park is 45 minutes inland and better for big animals roaming open land.
Put San Diego on standby with everyone's other ideas. You each spread your points in secret, get one veto, and the draw picks where you go.