Belmont Park sits along the Mission Beach boardwalk, close to everything, with parking lots nearby…read more It's a fun tourist attraction, and we especially enjoy the mini golf and pineapple Dole Whip. The rides can feel rough and jerky, but the kids love them. An all-day pass is usually the best value, since individual tickets add up; some attractions cost extra. Other activities include an elevated harnessed obstacle course, rock-climbing wall, roller coaster, laser tag, arcade, food, and a large indoor pool. Overall, it's a fun spot, though the area can feel sketchy at night due to reports of gang fights and shootings.

I will be honest about why this stood out. Good service has felt rare lately. We have sat through…read moreplenty of counters and plenty of meals where people barely looked up, where the smile was forced, and where the tip went out anyway. Ronan was the opposite of that. He was helpful, patient, and genuinely glad to be helping a family get their day started right. He put a smile on my daughter's face, my son's face, my wife's face, and mine. That is not a small thing. To the management at Belmont Park: Ronan deserves recognition, and he deserves a real shot at interviewing for whatever position he is aiming for. Whatever his vision is here, I believe he will excel at it. People like Ronan are the reason a family comes back. Thank you, Ronan. We appreciated it.

The energy at Squarena was absolutely electric! The staff orchestrated a legendary experience,…read moregoing above and beyond to transform a simple birthday celebration into an unforgettable saga of teamwork and high-octane fun. Between the relentless adrenaline and the pure joy of burning off every ounce of energy, the atmosphere was a chaotic, non-stop laughter and victory screams. It was one of those rare, peak experiences where the spirit of the group completely took over, leaving everyone exhausted, exhilarated, and already buzzing about the next time they can step back into the arena. Thank you for creating a core memory.

Squarena is a very unique and fun place for both kids and adults to play and get some energy out…read more My daughter chose to celebrate her 10th birthday here with ten of her close friends. They had a blast playing games and enjoying some friendly competitions. We picked Birthday Package which included pizza, drinks and dessert. There is a back party room has two tables and fits comfortably around 10 to 12 kids. I especially liked the large glass observation window, which allowed us to watch the kids while they played. Each game lasts about 18 minutes, providing a nice rhythm for the kids to cycle back to the room for snacks and drinks. However, I do have a few suggestions regarding the birthday experience and food policies. First, we were disappointed to learn we couldn't bring our own cake. My daughter was quite let down, as the provided cupcakes didn't feel quite right for a milestone 10th birthday. We were also informed that if we wanted to bring any extra food or treats, they had to be individually wrapped, which is very limiting. Additionally, our host was not very engaging. They simply explained how the room and games worked, making the experience feel a bit transactional rather than celebratory. Despite these minor issues, it was a great party overall. The kids had a wonderful time, and we will definitely be back to play again.

Wow!!! I had the most amazing day this past Thursday down at the Del Mar Racetrack. I have a…read moresuggestion for them and if they are smart they will listen to me. I got to the track early and was helped by the kindest young man on the 1st floor of the clubhouse named Michael, who showed me how to bet on these new gambling machines. He suggested to me to bet exacta and trifecta bets so I would not have to bet big but I could win big payouts. He was right, he told me who he liked and I won 2 races! But I watched the guys on the tv before the races and I began to think, Michael should be on that broadcast. Total shining star! Show this to Del Mar Thoroughbred Club Public relations because Michael is so charming and people would go crazy for him. Tall Dark and handsome. Plus he is so good at choosing horses and would be such an asset to the racing telecast.

Lot's of fun! Bets are inexpensive but the booze is very expensive. I'm not a big gambler but I…read morehad a great time. I really like watching the horses run. They're beautiful. The seating is all covered so you won't bake in the sun. The view from the seats is great. You can see a lot. Parking is $25 so be prepared to pay for parking. It's not as expensive as Disneyland to park but $25 is a lot so carpool if you're going in a larger group.

K1 Speed Carlsbad is such a fun place to go! The go-karts are fast and the races are really…read morecompetitive, which makes it even more exciting when you go with friends or family. The facility has a cool racing atmosphere and there's plenty of space to hang out while you're waiting for your race. The staff was helpful and made sure everything ran smoothly and safely. Definitely a fun activity when you want to do something different!

What a great place to take the grandkids. We've been twice now, and everyone had a lot of fun…read more Staff is friendly and helpful. If you when they open, they are less crowded, which makes it easier for new racers to learn. Definitely less-intimidating with fewer carts on the track. Will definitely be going back.

We came down to this Boomers in Vista from Orange County because they have slowly been…read moredemolishing/doing away with the Boomers up there. There's still the one in Irvine but it's seen better days (they took out the waterslides, the mini golf is kinda sad, etc.). This Boomers in Vista (San Diego) is awesome! -They have a 2 story arcade -They have bumper boats -They have race cars (need to be 58" to drive by yourself but they also have cars for 2 people) -They have batting cages -They have laser tag -They have a large free parking lot My favorite thing about this Boomers is: -They have the most amazing mini golf! They have 2 mini golf courses: 1) pirate themed and 2) castle themed and both of the courses are really well maintained and have really cool features and tons of different obstacles. They have water features, the pirate course is 2 stories tall, they have really interesting holes, it's not just turf they have imitation sand and water and "rough" - the mini golf is really great here! I will gladly drive down from Orange County to come here to San Diego County because this Boomers is great! Just be warned they don't open until 11am on Sundays.

I'd say 3 stars is pretty accurate, but more like 2.5. This place needs some serious rennovation,…read morelike more than one bathroom. The only bathroom was upstairs, with a broken elevator. Want to wash your hands? Too bad. The carpets inside were disgusting. AC was wonky indoors. Snack shack was kind of gross. Just dingy. Everything needs a refresh. That said, this place is a descent spot to have some activities although its pricey for being overall sticky and out of date. You get mini golf, lazer tag, go carts, bumper boats, arcade, batting cages and a sunburn. And maybe hand foot mouth. Can we PLEASE get an out door bathroom and places to wash hands?! I really think there should be a family pass, but it's $50/person for unlimited activities which is pretty pricy, but I guess it's better than an hour in an escape room. For $150 you can get an entire annual membership to any museum....plus lunch. It's just super expensive. Probably won't go more than a couple times a year, but it's fine. With legoland passes I just can't justify the price....and the stickiness of it all. Pack hand wipes, and a pee bucket.

This place is the best option for kids and parents time…read more The rides are all them good Food is ok not going to lie but still hit the spot when need it I really recommend this for kids.

Had a fun time here with family and friends. My little one enjoyed all the rides he went on,…read moreespecially Crank 'n' Roll. It was a really good first exposure to amusement park rides for him. There's also a petting farm with goats and you can feed some of the animals too. The whole park is definitely doable in one day. Tickets are affordable at around 33 bucks, which covers all attractions in the park except the rock climbing wall and the arcade. Food is pretty typical amusement park pricing, and there's also a Starbucks and ice cream. Parking is free, which is a big plus. They also have picnic tables outside the entrance, and I believe the hand stamp they give you allows for same-day re-entry if you want to step out and come back. Overall it's a fun amusement park for the little ones!

I like Birch Aquarium and always enjoy exploring the exhibits, especially sitting and watching the…read morehuge main tank, it's so relaxing. They've made some nice renovations recently, and we love the outdoor touch pools, penguins, and beautiful ocean views. My biggest complaint is the price. You can easily see everything in about 2 hours MAX, so full price admission feels pretty steep. We go more often because through CalFresh/WIC you get discounted tickets, and they also have great veteran discounts. Parking can be tough, and there aren't many handicap spots close to the entrance. If you're visiting from out of town, it's definitely worth pairing with a day exploring La Jolla, but I wouldn't plan on the aquarium being a full-day activity.

This is a smaller aquarium, but it was a lovely one to visit. We picked the Birch aquarium as one…read moreof the spots to visit using our City Pass & it was quick and easy to get inside. There is a short walk from the parking lot to the aquarium, but the walk itself isn't that bad. There are two sides to the aquarium to explore, an outside area where you can see some adorable as can be small blue penguins and another outside area with touch pools. The area with the touch pools has a gorgeous view of the beach & ocean as the aquarium sits up higher so you'll have a great view for photos. We thought they had a great selection of sea life to view. They had several different types of Jelly fish & several different species of Sea horses. I absolutely loved seeing the Sea Kelp Dragons, they are so cool to see. The bathrooms were clean, the gift shop was nice, and all of the staff we interacted with were friendly. I would say we were here for 45 minutes altogether?

This was a fun ride! Kind of like the buzz lightyear one at Disney. Just as exciting…read more There was no line and it was easy for a toddler to figure out.

Cute simple ride. Similar to buzz or toy story at disneyland…read more You drive in a car and shoot at targets. Is fun and simple but some of the guns don't work and need some heavy updating. Other than that the ride is cute and very fun for kids. My son had a blast and I cant ask for anything more than that!

We absolutely loved LEGOLAND! It was our first time there, and it was such a fun experience for all…read moreof us. My kids (three years old) had a great time and there was so much to see and do. Our biggest complaint is that they close at 6 PM, which feels incredibly early. There just isn't nearly enough time to experience everything, even if you're one of the first people there. We definitely left feeling like there was still so much more we wanted to do. Still, we had a great time and would absolutely go back! Aquarium is absolutely worth it.

We had such a blast here! My son is almost 4 and he could do the majority of the rides. We came on…read morea Friday and it wasn't too crowded. It was pretty easy to walk around the whole park, though I think overall the signage here could be improved. We were always looking for a map, but you can also get it on your phone. It was awesome that they had tons of little creative build areas for kids to just go crazy on lego builds including cars, boats and more. Food options here was pretty good, I liked the galactic themed food court. Healthy food options were a little hard to find, but I think they did have some salads. They had pizza, burgers, noodles, fried chicken and plenty of dessert carts scattered around the park. I recommend getting there right when they open because parking is pretty easy! You can park close enough to where you don't need to pay for preferred. Can't wait to come back! My son LOVE vehicles and he was so stoked that there were lots of rides where he could drive things. A hit!

Nice location and fun for toddlers! And you can always have more fun going to the beach or simply…read morehanging around the park! Super recommend it!

I was a bit confused finding the entrance at first. You can see the course from the parking lot,…read morebut you actually have to go inside Belmont Park to access it. It's a fun, quick little course. We had to wait a bit at each hole, but we still finished all 18 in about 30 minutes. The course was fairly well maintained overall.