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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.

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.*

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 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.

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 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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Travel Tuesday: Mission Pacific Beach Resort Wellness Stay

Escape to a contemporary wellness retreat where urban sophistication meets coastal serenity. Book a one-night stay at Mission Pacific and enjoy a $50 credit to Sunny’s Spa & Beauty Lounge, recently voted the No. 1 Hotel Spa in California by USA Today Readers.

Travel Tuesday: Save 30% at the Mission Pacific Beach Resort

Ready for the hottest 30 for 30 vacation deal? Save up to 30% off the best available room rate at Mission Pacific Beach Resort and receive a $30 credit at The Rooftop Bar – Oceanside’s hottest rooftop lounge featuring live DJs, cabanas, craft cocktails, Mediterranean bites, a pool and spa jacuzzi all with an oceanfront view. 30 for 30 just got better! Stay Dates: Now – 12/31/25 / Book Dates: Now – 12/31/25

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 via The Brick Hotel website 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 at F45’s Oceanside Pier location. Valid for NEW reservations only. Cannot be applied retroactively to existing bookings. Can not be combined with other promotions.

* All information derived from the San Diego Tourism Authority website. Offers and restrictions are subject to change.

**Limited availability. Some restrictions and blackout dates may apply.

MORE: Click for the full list of all participating Museums during Kids Free October!

Published: October 2, 2024
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