Families heading to San Diego in October can take advantage of big savings on attractions and hotels.
Running for a thirteenth year, the Kids Free San Diego’ promotion offers a family of four savings of up to £1000 by taking advantage of discounts at attractions, hotels and restaurants.
These range from complimentary admission at local attractions to free meals at restaurants to welcome amenities and experiences at area hotels and free entry to city museums much more.
San Diego is home to popular attractions like the San Diego Zoo, San Diego Zoo Safari Park, SeaWorld San Diego and beachfront amusement park, Belmont Park.
San Diego Zoo is offering free admission to kids 11 years old and younger when accompanied by a paying adult.
The zoo’s newest exhibit is Panda Ridge, featuring Xin Bao and Yun Chaun, two giant pandas. The same offer is also valid at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, a 1,800-acre wildlife sanctuary home to more than 300 species including lions, antelope and giraffes.
SeaWorld San Diego, celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, is offering one free child ticket with the purchase of one full price adult ticket through until October 31.
Hotels offering savings include Catamaran Resort and Spa, where families can benefit from 25% off their stay. Located in Mission Bay, the Catamaran is close to all the San Diego family favourites and has amenities for all ages. The Catamaran’s Oceana Coastal Kitchen is also offering a free kid’s meal
Families staying at Grande Colonial Resort in La Jolla with children under the age of 12 can save up to $45 per night of their stay with a waived nightly hospitality service charge.
And the Westin Gaslamp Quarter in Downtown is offering a family package that includes free kids meals at Bronze Bird, a 25% discount on a second room, and Fall fun on the San Diego Bay with a Flagship one-hour harbour tour and kayak or SUP rental as a part of their destination amenities.
A complete listing of ‘Kids Free San Diego’ participants and their special offers is available at SanDiego.org/KidsFree. All offers are valid Oct. 1-31, 2024.
