KIDS FREE SAN DIEGO

THIS OCTOBER, SAN DIEGO IS A KID'S PARADISE

Oceanside, CA is the perfect family-friendly destination, offering easy access to San Diego County’s top attractions. This Season of Swellness, take advantage of Kids Free October, where children can enjoy local attractions, tours, and museums for free all month long!

Not sure where to start? It’s easy! Check out all of the places you can go, pick your favorites and then get your coupons HERE.

Attractions & Tours

Oceanside Adventures Luxury Cruises

Join Oceanside Adventures Luxury Cruises for a whale and dolphin watching trip during the month of October and they will waive the admission for ONE child, 12 and under, with the purchase of a TWO full priced adult ticket. All tours leave from the Oceanside Harbor. For tickets please call (888) 507-1130 and mention Kids Free October to receive this exclusive offer.*

LEGOLAND California

Attention, adventure seekers! Get ready for an unbeatable offer that will take your LEGOLAND experience to new heights. For a limited time only, when you purchase an adult ticket to LEGOLAND California, they’re thrilled to offer you a FREE child’s ticket!

Old town Trolley Tours

Old Town Trolley Tours will be participating in the Kids Free promotions throughout October by offering a FREE ride for children 12 or under with the purchase of an adult ticket. Offer cannot be combined with any other offer or discount. Tickets may be purchased by calling 619-298-8687 or from ticket booths.

San Diego Zoo

Throughout the entire month of October, children 11 years old and younger receive free admission. Kids Free month gives children an opportunity to visit the Zoo and learn about the Earth’s creatures and the conservation efforts underway to save them. During our October Kids Free event, each ticketed supervising adult may bring up to 5 youths (ages 11 and younger) free. Includes the Guided Bus Tour, Kangaroo bus and the Skyfari aerial tram (subject to availability).

San Diego Zoo Safari Park

San Diego Zoo Safari Park entrance is free for kids ages 11 and under with the purchase of an adult admission ticket. A maximum of 5 children enter free per ticketed adult. Kids can connect with their wild side by meeting wildlife, while discovering the wonders of nature through play and exploration. Valid active duty military also receive complimentary admission with valid active duty CAC card with you.

Seaworld san diego

Get ready because kids go FREE (1 per paid adult) to SeaWorld San Diego through October 31st! Kids FREE admission is valid for children ages 3-9 only. One free child admission per purchase of a full-paid adult ticket. Restrictions may apply. Children under 3 do not require a reservation or ticket for entry.

MORE: Click for a full listing of the partners participating in Kids Free October!

Museums

The San Diego Museum Council invites families to explore museums with their kids! In Oceanside, visit the Oceanside Museum of Art for unique exhibitions, the California Surf Museum for surfing history, and Mission San Luis Rey, the largest mission on the California Mission Trail. Discover more museum experiences across San Diego County.

California surf museum

Visit the California Surf Museum in Oceanside, CA where the permanent collection chronicles the history of surfboards and wave-riding along with many revolving exhibits each year such as the Bethany Hamilton’s shark-bitten board. The offer allows children 11 & under to get in FREE with one full-price paid adult.

Mission San Luis Rey

This offer allows up to two children 12 & under to get in FREE with one full-price paid adult. Children must be accompanied by an adult during the visit. The coupon cannot be used for specially-ticketed events, special exhibitions/exhibits, field trips or group visits. Get your coupon HERE.

uss midway

The offer allows up to two children 12 & under to get in FREE with one full-price paid adult. Children must be accompanied by an adult during the visit. Don’t miss a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore a historic aircraft carrier. Activities for all ages including self-guided audio tours, theater, flight simulators, climb-in aircraft, ejection seats and cockpits, guided tours of the bridge and more. Offer HERE.

MORE: Click for a full listing of the 50+ museums participating!

Stay and Play

With such a wide array of fun activities, tours and museums to enjoy this Kid’s Free October consider playing and staying in Oceanside so that you can take advantage of all of the incredible offers! To see even more lodging options visit Where to Stay in Oceanside.

Save 10% at Blue Skies a Private Mini-Resort

Enjoy a 10% discount with code: visitoceanside Escape from your everyday life to this dreamy Southern California oasis designed for family getaways, group vacations or creative retreats.

Save 10% At Super 8 by Wyndham

Enjoy 10% off bookings at Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown.

Save 20% At Springhill Suites by Marriott Oceanside Beach

Guests are invited to take advantage of a 20% savings off of regular rates at SpringHill Suites Oceanside Beach when they book online at the special link.

$100 Dining Credit At The Brick Hotel

Book a 2-night stay at The Brick Hotel and use code BRICK100 to receive a $100 gift card, valid at both on-site restaurants Cococabana and Q&A Restaurant & Oyster Bar. PLUS COMPLIMENTARY: welcome drinks, morning coffee at Succulent Coffee, fitness offerings – including yoga on the rooftop and a F45 class. Valid for NEW reservations only. Can not be applied retroactively to existing bookings. Can not be combined with other promotions.

Save 10% At On The Sand Vacations

Enjoy 10% bookings of 3+ days at North Coast Village overlooking the bustling Oceanside Harbor and Pacific coast with On The Sand Vacations! Enter promo code VISITOCEANSIDE at checkout. Excludes the following units: *E21, D29, D15*.

$50 towards Sunny’s Spa At The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa

Escape to the oceanfront Sunny’s Spa & Beauty Lounge and shrug the stress away! Receive a $50 credit towards any spa treatment when you book a one-night stay.