Stuck in a vacation rut? Go somewhere that's fun for the whole family — yes, you too
Emily Nathan
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San Diego
Why It’s Family-Friendly: Let us count the ways:
The San Diego Zoo. And the Wild Animal Park, where animals roam in natural settings.
Beaches. Take a break from the lines and lounge in the sand for a day (or a few days). In the suburb of La Jolla, La Jolla Shores has plenty of fire containers for summer barbecues. La Jolla Cove’s beach is smaller, but it has a grassy play area and arguably the best snorkeling in San Diego.
Theme parks. One worth standing in a few lines for is LegoLand, about 33 miles north of San Diego, in Carlsbad. It is small enough to cover in a day and has villages geared to different age groups. Kids can ride coasters; parents can marvel at the Lego White House replica.
