by Anonymouse

Created on: December 08, 2008   Last Updated: May 26, 2009

San Diego is the second largest city in California, so travelers can always find something to do. This includes families with small children. There's no shortage of kid-friendly attractions in lively San Diego. Best of all, the adults can have just as much fun as the little ones during their stay.

Model Railway Museum

To teach visitors about railroading , the San Diego Model Railway Museum uses historic replicas. Hundreds of volunteers design and build the models. These talented individuals are also responsible for funding. Exhibits include the Toy Train Gallery, Cabrillo Southwestern, and Tehachapi Pass (619.696.0199; 1649 El Prado, #121; all ages; http://www.sdmrm.org/).

Ruben H. Fleet Science Center

What do an IMAX theater, planetarium shows, and ever-changing exhibits have in common? They're all integral parts of the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center. Interactive exhibits and virtual reality make this place fun for those age 7 to 107, while the "Kid City" section caters especially to children ages 6 and under (619.238.1233; 1875 El Prado; ages 3+; http://www.rhfleet.org/.

Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theater

The Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theater seats an audience of 200. It originated during the California Pacific International Exposition in 1935. This beloved family theater now offers a wide range of shows, which entertain everyone from toddlers to adults. They play from Wednesday to Sunday year-round (619.685.5990; 2125 Park Blvd; all ages; http://www.balboaparkpuppets.com/).

The San Diego Zoo

The San Diego Zoo sprawls across over one hundred acres of land, making the visit an all-day event. Live shows are constantly being performed by animal handlers. Then there's the Children's Zoo, which has animals for children to pet and feed. Audio and bus tours are both very popular at the San Diego Zoo (619.231.1515; 2920 Zoo Drive; all ages; http://www.sandiegozoo.org/).

Wild Animal Park

Over 3,000 animals live at Wild Animal Park, sister to the San Diego Zoo. Ride on the Wild Side and the Cheetah Run Safari are not to be missed. The Photo Caravan Tour gets visitors extremely close to the animals. Where else in San Diego can people pet rhinos and feed leaves to giraffes (760.747.8702; 15500 San Pasqual Valley Road; ages 8+; http://www.sandiegozoo.org/)?

Spreckels Organ Pavilion

Sponsored by the Spreckels Organ Society, as well as the City of San Diego Park and Recreation Department, all concerts at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion are free. Civic organists usually perform Sundays. They

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