{"id":8367,"date":"2014-11-29T19:01:37","date_gmt":"2014-11-30T02:01:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/?p=8367"},"modified":"2026-03-29T11:26:56","modified_gmt":"2026-03-29T17:26:56","slug":"san-diego-is-a-fantastic-big-family-vacation-destination","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/san-diego-is-a-fantastic-big-family-vacation-destination\/","title":{"rendered":"3-Day San Diego Itinerary Your Big Family Will Love"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/sandiego3daywithkids.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16706\" style=\"width:300px;height:450px\" title=\"3 Day San Diego Itinerary for Big Families\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/sandiego3daywithkids.png 600w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/sandiego3daywithkids-200x300.png 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">San Diego, California offers plenty of fun-filled things to do for your big family. A pleasant year-round weather climate makes a trip to San Diego a great idea any time of year. We&#8217;ve outlined a fun-filled 3-day itinerary your big family will love. But with so much to do, you could easily fill a 7-day vacation full of activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:57px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-san-diego-itinerary-with-kids\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">San Diego Itinerary with Kids:<\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/sandiegozooentranceCA-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/sandiegozooentranceCA-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16710\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/sandiegozooentranceCA-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/sandiegozooentranceCA-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/sandiegozooentranceCA-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/sandiegozooentranceCA-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/sandiegozooentranceCA-2048x1537.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/sandiegozooentranceCA-640x480.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-san-diego-day-one-activities-with-kids\">San Diego Day One Activities with Kids<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/zoo.sandiegozoo.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">San Diego Zoo<\/a>&#8211; The San Diego Zoo is consistently one of America\u2019s top 5 zoos year after year. With over 3700 animals housed on 100 acres of great landscaping and foliage<\/span>, <span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">you&#8217;ll spend most of your day here. Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/10-tips-for-visiting-the-san-diego-zoo\/\">10 Tips for Visiting the San Diego Zoo<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/theheadquarters.com\/seaport-district-shopping\/historic-landmark\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Headquarters at Seaport District <\/a>&#8211;  Built in 1939, this building originally served as the San Diego Police Headquarters. Surrounded by shopping and restaurants, don&#8217;t miss this little free museum of police history. Now on the National Register of Historic Places, you can explore the restored 8-cell jail block, view historic photos and police memorabilia, and snap a pic of the kids up against the lineup wall.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/ussmidwaymuseum-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"523\" src=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/ussmidwaymuseum-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16705\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/ussmidwaymuseum-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/ussmidwaymuseum-1-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/ussmidwaymuseum-1-768x446.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/ussmidwaymuseum-1-640x372.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-san-diego-day-two-activities-with-kids\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">San Diego Day Two Activities with Kids<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.midway.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">USS Midway Museum<\/a> &#8211; Plan for a 4-6 hour visit as your crew explores over 60 exhibits through the historic aircraft carrier. Each lunch at the onboard Fantail Cafe.<\/span> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hornblower.com\/port\/overview\/sd+harbortour\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hornblower Harbor Cruises <\/a> &#8211; Enjoy sightseeing on San Diego Bay with a narrated 2-hour harbor tour. <a href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/2014\/11\/29\/combine-the-uss-midway-museum-and-a-hornblower-harbor-cruise-for-a-full-day-of-fun\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read our experience of combining these two activities.<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/coronadobeach.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"599\" src=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/coronadobeach.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16702\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/coronadobeach.jpg 900w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/coronadobeach-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/coronadobeach-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/coronadobeach-640x426.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-san-diego-day-3-activity-with-kids\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">San Diego Day 3 Activity with Kids<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/coronadovisitorcenter.com\/what-to-see\/home-of-the-u-s-a-s-1-beach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Coronado Beach<\/a> &#8211; This top beach deserves a full day in your itinerary, so be sure to pack a lunch and plenty of sunblock. Arrive in the morning to take advantage of free parking. Amenities include restrooms and shower facilities.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:67px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-san-diego-dining\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">San Diego Dining:<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-feeding-a-big-family-in-san-diego\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Feeding a big family in San Diego<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/locations.thecheesecakefactory.com\/ca\/san-diego-169.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Cheesecake Factory<\/a> &#8211; with so many menu choices, this restaurant is always a winning place to eat for my family<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fantailcafe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fantail Cafe<\/a> &#8211; located on the USS Midway, behind the gift shop, on the tail of the ship. The menu includes salads and sandwiches.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/kcbbq.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kansas City Barbeque<\/a> &#8211; Located a block from the Embassy Suites, this little restaurant was a hit with my crew. Portions were big, and the onion rings were the bomb. Also known as the &#8220;Top Gun Bar&#8221; since it was used as a filming location for the film Top Gun. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The Embassy Suites San Diego Downtown provided a great breakfast, giving us a great start each day.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:65px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-big-family-san-diego-accommodations\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Big Family San Diego Accommodations:<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/hotels\/4743-embassy-suites-sandnes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Embassy Suites San Diego Downtown<\/a> &#8211; This Embassy accommodates families of six in a two double and sofa sleeper room. The location is superb, being 3-5 miles from the zoo, the beach, and walking distance to the USS Midway and Hornblower Cruise. Read my review <a href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/2014\/11\/29\/embassy-suites-san-diego-downtown-convenient-location-to-local-attractions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/san-diego-big-family-hotels-sleep-5-6-7-8\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Find all our San Diego hotel listings for big families.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>San Diego, California offers plenty of fun-filled things to do for your big family. A pleasant year-round weather climate makes a trip to San Diego a great idea any time of year. We&#8217;ve outlined a fun-filled 3-day itinerary your big family will love. But with so much to do, you could easily fill a 7-day&hellip;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/san-diego-is-a-fantastic-big-family-vacation-destination\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Read More &raquo;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">3-Day San Diego Itinerary Your Big Family Will Love<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":16710,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","neve_meta_reading_time":"","_wp_convertkit_post_meta":{"form":"-1","landing_page":"","tag":"0","restrict_content":"0"},"footnotes":""},"categories":[11435],"tags":[11437,11440],"class_list":["post-8367","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-big-family-vacation-itineraries","tag-california","tag-san-diego"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>San Diego Adventure Awaits: 3-Day Itinerary for Your Big Family<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Experience the best of San Diego with your big family with our guide to the top attractions and activities, perfect for a memorable 3-day adventure.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/san-diego-is-a-fantastic-big-family-vacation-destination\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"San Diego Adventure Awaits: 3-Day Itinerary for Your Big Family\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"San Diego offers plenty of fun-filled things to do for your big family. 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