Outdoor Activities in San Diego, CA

Parks, trails, outdoor events, and nature activities in San Diego, CA. Get outside and explore.

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House of Türkiye Childrens Day Celebration

Starts in 5 hrs · Sun, Apr 12, 8:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · International Cottages Lawn Area · San Diego, CA

Join the House of Turkiye in celebrating the joy of April 23rd! Celebrate the excitement of National Sovereignty and Children’s Day with the nostalgic spirit of classic holidays. Date: Sunday, April 12, 2026 Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Location: Balboa Park – International Cottages Lawn Area You’ll...

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Construction Club

Mon, Jun 15, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · La Mesa Library · 8074 Allison Avenue, La Mesa, CA · Ages 4+

Play and build with LEGO® bricks! Free build - or take on the weekly building challenge! Recommended for ages 4+ Younger children may attend, but must be accompanied by an adult for their safety.

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Park De La Cruz Neighborhood Park & Recreation Center

Park De La Cruz Neighborhood Park & Recreation Center · 3901 Landis St., San Diego, CA

San Diego Parks · 6.9 acres · tot_lot, pickleball, skate_park, parking, community_garden

Nature Walks at Silver Strand SB

Sat, Apr 11, 4:00 PM UTC · Silver Strand SB · Coronado, CA

Saturdays, 10-11 a.m. Join us on a free guided morning nature walk! Take a leisurely stroll with our State Park staff as you learn about the local plants, animals, and history. Campers and walk-in guests welcome. Location: Park at lot #3, walk through the pedestrian underpass to the bay side, meet..

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Guided Bird Walk - Old Mission Dam

In 4 days · Fri, Apr 17, 3:00 PM–5:30 PM UTC · Mission Trails Regional Park · 1 Father Junípero Serra Trail, San Diego, CA

Join MTRP bird walk leaders for a guided bird walk at historic Old Mission Dam. The breeding season is in progress, and many birds will be in full song. Come enjoy the symphony. We may see 6 or more warbler species. In addition to the riparian areas along the river, we will look for birds at the...

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Mountain View Neighborhood Park & Recreation Center

Mountain View Neighborhood Park & Recreation Center · 551 S. 40th St., San Diego, CA

San Diego Parks · 14.3 acres · playground, basketball, parking, restrooms

Guided Nature Hikes

Sat, Apr 11, 4:00 PM UTC · Torrey Pines SNR · San Diego, CA

Join us every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 10 a.m. at the front of the visitor lodge for a volunteer- or staff-led nature hike! Topics may include native plants and animals, geologic formations, the history of the reserve, and whatever we discover along the trail.

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Mountain View/Beckwourth Branch Library

Mountain View/Beckwourth Branch Library · 721 San Pasqual St., San Diego, CA

Mountain View/Beckwourth Branch Library is a public branch library in San Diego, CA. Open 2,482 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 8,000 square feet.

Junior Rangers

Sat, Apr 11, 4:00 PM UTC · San Elijo SB · Encinitas, CA

Junior Rangers Time : 9 - 10 am Location : Campfire Arena (south end of campground) Ages : 7-12 What to bring : a parent or guardian, drinking water, walking shoes, sun protection, Junior Ranger logbook, and a positive attitude! What we’ll do : Meet a State Park Interpreter for hands on...

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Family Discovery Walk - Wildflowers

In 6 days · Sat, Apr 18, 8:00 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Mission Trails Regional Park · 1 Father Junípero Serra Trail, San Diego, CA · Ages 5–12

Join MTRP Trail Guides to discover some of the many colorful wildflowers that adorn Mission Trails in spring. Learn about pollination, seed dispersal, and more. Have fun completing a nature journal while on the walk and get a nature sticker afterwards. This FREE adventure is ideal for families with.

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Sweetwater Safari Hike

In 6 days · Sat, Apr 18, 6:30 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Living Coast Discovery Center · 1000 Gunpowder Point Dr., Chula Vista, CA, 91910, Chula Vista, CA

Join us every Saturday as we explore the Sweetwater Marsh Trail on the San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge! We will learn about the history of the Sweetwater Marsh, the salt marsh ecosystem, and the plants and wildlife thriving in this protected space. Backpacks with fun activities, including...

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Oak Park Branch Library

Oak Park Branch Library · 2802 54th St., San Diego, CA

Oak Park Branch Library is a public branch library in San Diego, CA. Open 2,567 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 5,200 square feet.