San Diego is a city on the Pacific coast of California known for its beaches, parks and warm climate. Immense Balboa Park is the site of the renowned San Diego Zoo, as well as numerous art galleries, artist studios, museums and gardens. A deep harbor is home to a large active naval fleet, with the USS Midway, an aircraft-carrier-turned-museum, open to the public. San Diego is ideal for a family vacation with so many popular San Diego things to do. For families ready to get out and explore the wonders of the world you can't beat a visit to the San Diego Zoo, SeaWorld San Diego, or the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. There are also a handful of fun San Diego theme parks to get your heart pumping and adrenaline rushing. Stay in a South San Diego hotels and indulge in the exhilarating Knott’s Soak City in Chula Vista or book one of the luxury San Diego hotels in Carlsbad and treat the kids to a fun day at Legoland San Diego. If the big excitement of a theme park is not exactly what you’re looking for, fun destinations like Old Town, Balboa Park and Seaport Village have great shopping, sightseeing and educational opportunities. The diverse variety of museums in the area range from the San Diego Museum of Art to the USS Midway Museum and provide the chance to learn more about the history of San Diego and the surrounding region. If you are looking for a good way to experience the outdoors on your next vacation, try a Kayak Tour and explore the California coastline!