Use the following Resource Guide to find family oriented activities and services found in and around San Diego. You can use the “Select All/None” button at the top left in the blue box below to make it easier to view specifically what you might be looking for. Then just check the boxes you want to show up for the services for which you are looking.
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2-1-1 San Diego
http://www.211sandiego.org/
San Diego ResourcesBalboa Park
http://www.balboapark.org/
Field Trip IdeasBalboa Park began as 1400 acres of land set aside in 1868 by San Diego civic leaders. Known then as “City Park”, the scrub-filled mesa that overlooked present day Downtown San Diego sat without formal landscaping or development for more than 20 years.(Today the Park’s total land parcel has been reduced to 1,200 acres.)
Balboa Theatre
http://sdbalboa.org/
Places that offer shows, plays, or musicals good for kidsBig Sister League
http://www.womenshelters.org
Women's Resource CenterCadman Recreation Center
http://www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/centers/recctr/cadman.shtml
Places for pets to playThe Center
http://www.thecentersd.org/
Women's Resource Center - San Diego LGBT CommunityThe mission of the Women’s Resource Center (WRC) is to create a safe space where LBT women and their allies will have access to important resources and referrals regarding health care, social services, and community activities. The WRC is a place for younger women, older women, women with kids and women with cancer, women of color and women of faith to strengthen and enhance their quality of life.
*Center for Community Solutions
http://www.ccssd.org/
Women's Resource Center - Hope, Healing and PreventionChristian Youth Theater
http://www.cytsandiego.org/shows/
Places that offer shows, plays, or musicals good for kidsCity of San Diego – Dog Parks
http://www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/parks/dogs/leashfree.shtml
Places for pets to playAll people bringing their dogs to leash free areas enter at their own risk and accept full responsibility and liability for their dog’s actions. All other park areas with the exception of the Beaches and Mission Bay allow dogs at any time, but they must be on a leash. Owners are always required to clean up after their dogs.
City of San Diego
http://www.sandiego.gov/police/services/prevention/victimresources/domesticviolence.shtml
San Diego Police DepartmentCopley Symphony Hall
http://www.sandiegosymphony.org/
Places that offer shows, plays, or musicals good for kidsThe Symphony offers wide range of concert experiences and performs over 140 concerts each year. The San Diego Symphony’s indoor performances include the Jacobs Masterworks series with music director Jahja Ling, offering traditional classical repertoire and featuring such guest artists as Horacio Gutierrez, Joshua Bell, Lang Lang and Gil Shaham; the City Lights series, featuring principal pops conductor Bill Conti and popular guest artists such as Jennifer Holliday, Michael Feinstein, Peter Cetera, Bill Conti, Kenny G and Brian Stokes Mitchell; the Family Festival, featuring family-friendly concerts; and Classical Edge, a fascinating series of concerts that examines classical music and the human mind from entertaining and thought-provoking angles.
Coronado Tourism District
http://www.coronadotourismdistrict.org/
Field Trip IdeasThe Coronado Tourism Improvement District (CTID) was established in July 2010 to increase to the number of overnight guests at Coronado hotels in addition to improving revenue for local tourism-based businesses. This is carried out through advertising, marketing and public relations campaigns. Funding for these campaigns does not come from the City of Coronado, it comes from a ? percent guest assessment at the four largest hotels in Coronado.
Dining Joint
http://www.sandiegorestaurantsandbars.com/
Useful Apps for parents in San DiegoCheck out new and undiscovered San Diego’s restaurants using the Dining Joint app. Visitors can browse venues by cuisine, meal type and occasion. Each listing detail displays the venue’s location, hours, menu, cost and enables one-touch calling for reservations. Other fun features include restaurant coupons, a tip calculator and a fortune cookie application with daily epithets.
Discovery Map
http://discoverymap.com/
Useful Apps for parents in San DiegoThis map app is a great way to find where to eat, shop and play in more than 100 great destinations across San Diego. Discovery Map helps you learn about places near you by combining its maps with your device’s location and with a categorized list of great places to visit in each destination.
Divorce & Separation Group
http://www.jfssd.org/site/PageServer?pagename=programs_counseling_support#divorce
Support group for adultsDivorce Source
http://www.divorcesource.com/ubbthreads
Divorce ThreadDivorce Support Meetup Groups
http://www.meetup.com/Divorce-Support-Group-San-Diego/
Support group for adultsThis is a Divorce Support Group for men and women. We offer support in a safe and confidential space with other individuals who are experiencing similar feelings and frustrations. We discuss the feelings of failure, anger, guilt, grief and loss that often accompany this major life transition.
DivorceCare
http://www.divorcecare.org/
Support group for adultsEast San Diego Soccer Shots
http://www.soccershots.org/eastsandiego
Classes fun for kidsFather Joe’s Village
http://redtri.com/socal/ways-to-give-back-in-san-diego/#
Kid Volunteer opportunitiesChildren age 10 and older can volunteer with a parent/guardian in a variety of ways at Father Joe’s Village, which is the largest rehabilitation program for the homeless in San Diego, preparing over 3,000 meals daily. They always need assistance in many areas, the most kid-friendly of which would be serving meals and sorting mail.
Fiesta Island
http://www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/parks/dogs/bchdog1.shtml#Fiesta
Places for pets to playFiesta Island is a large area of land centrally located in Mission Bay. There is a 5 MPH zone on the east side of the island that is popular for recreational water sports. Permits for this location are usually for Over the Line tournament, walks/runs, bicycle races/time trials and other special events.
First Baptist Church
http://churchatthemall.com/contact/
Support group for adultsFirst Baptist Church at the Mall is dedicated to developing every aspect of believers’ spiritual lives: their connection to God, their connection to growth (other believers), and their connection to ministry. Our passion is to be a place where people from every stage of life can come to make these fundamental connections.
*Hannah’s House
http://www.hannahs-house.org/
Support and Protect Children being challenged by divorce.Hannah’s House is a supervised visitation & safe exchange family center. The organization provides a safe place for children who find themsleves caught in a Family Court custody disputes. The center is place where children can come together with their parents in a nurturing, supportive and protective environment. We help kids safely spend time with parents who are overcoming issues affecting their ability to parent independently. We help parents through a variety of classes: parenting, co-parenting, anger management, and substance abuse. Hannah’s House prevents family violence/abductions during break-up/transition of the family. We reduce conflict in the families & communities we serve.
Healthy Children Project
http://www.healthychildren.cc/
Kds - health relatedHealthy Children Project, Inc. was established in 1993 as a non-profit research and educational institution dedicated to improving child health outcomes in partnership with public, private and non-profit agencies. Through its Center for Breastfeeding, Healthy Children is the largest national provider of lactation management education for health care providers.
Healthy Hands Cooking
http://www.healthyhandscooking.com/kids-cooking-classes
Kds - health relatedAll Healthy Hands Cooking Classes are educational based to teach your child about healthy choices they can make at home.We recommend enrolling your child in our 8-Hour Core Cooking Program or Cooking Day Camp to give them a great foundation of cooking skills they can use for life.
Hearts to Hands Women Shelter
http://www.womenshelters.org/det/hearts-to-hands-women-shelter
Women's Resource CenterHotel Solamar, a Kimpton Hotel
http://www.hotelsolamar.com
Places for pets to stay with their ownersThings are pretty chill in San Diego. To help you kick back and go with the flow, we have four-star services and amenities to attend to your every need. Our employees are a down-to-earth bunch and about as unpretentious as they come. It’s because they genuinely care. And that’s what makes staying with us so refreshing.
Kid Ventures
http://www.indoorplaysandiego.com/kids-birthday-parties/
Good place for kids partiesKid Ventures is a child and parents’ dream come true. We are the safest, cleanest, most creative indoor “edutainment” and play facility in San Diego. Our boutique-style play village is designed for you to help nurture your child’s imagination and creativity in a healthy and fun environment.
Kid Ventures
http://www.indoorplaysandiego.com/
Places to take kids to play*Kids’ Turn San Diego
http://www.kidsturnsd.org/wordpressktsd/support-us/opportunities/
Kid Volunteer opportunitiesKitchen Kid
http://www.kitchenkid.com/
Kds - health relatedKitchen Kid Founder and Culinary Coach, Samantha Saffir Barnes is a creative cook and former middle school educator. Fascinated by her students’ love of cooking, yet discouraged by their unhealthy lunch choices in the cafeteria, Samantha was determined to merge her two passions – teaching and cooking.
La Jolla Blue Book
http://www.lajollabluebook.com/find-it-la-jolla
Useful Apps for parents in San DiegoHave you taken the family to the “jewel” of San Diego yet? If not, La Jolla is a must-see for any San Diegan or visitor. The La Jolla Blue Book app let’s you easily navigate the beaches, restaurants, boutiques, kids’ attractions and more. The app’s “Visitor Info’ category also gives users the option to launch a detailed La Jolla Visitors Guide to events.
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society®
http://www.lls.org/
Resource for Blood CancersLittle Rascalz Soccer School
http://littlerascalzsoccer.com/
Classes fun for kidsThis husband and wife team created and started ‘Little Rascalz Soccer School’ in 2005. Due to developing a new and ‘fun’ soccer program, coupled with a wonderfully unique & enthusiastic teaching style as well a welcoming soccer community in San Diego, this family business has seen ‘Little Rascalz Soccer’ expand and grow at an astounding rate.
Lotus Outreach International
http://www.lotusoutreach.org/
Women's Resource CenterMuseum of Contemporary Art San Diego
http://www.mcasd.org/
Field Trip IdeasMuslim Women in Action
http://www.womenshelters.org/det/muslim-women-in-action
Women's Resource CenterIslamic organization organized by women in San Diego to address social issues affecting women and their families. Muslim Women in Action (MWIA) began in 1997 to aid women and families who found themselves victims of life transitions and to educate the general public. about Islam and Muslim women.
National Center for Fathering
http://www.fathers.com/
Mens Educational OrganizationNational Coalition For Men
http://ncfm.org/
Mens Educational OrganizationNobel Recreation Center Playground
https://plus.google.com/112529758780184616157/about?gl=bd&hl=en
AdventurePump It Up
http://www.pumpitupparty.com/
Good place for kids partiesSan Diego Adult Schools with Class Information
http://study.com/san_diego_adult_school.html
Classes fun for adultsSan Diego County – Health & Human Services Agency
http://www.sandiegocounty.gov/hhsa/facilities/central/centre_city_family_resource_center.html
San Diego County ResourcesSan Diego Essential Guide
http://sandiegoessentialguide.com/
Useful Apps for parents in San DiegoSan Diego Family Mediation Center
https://sdfmc.com/
Family Mediation CenterSan Diego Hikers
http://www.sandiegohikers.com/
Hiking ResourceSan Diego Home School Center
http://www.sdhomeschoolcenter.com/
San Diego Home-SchoolingSan Diego Junior Theatre
http://juniortheatre.com/
Places that offer shows, plays, or musicals good for kidsSan Diego Little Ittaly
http://www.littleitalysd.com/
Field Trip IdeasThe Little Italy Association (LIA) is the only district management corporation of its kind in any Little Italy neighborhood in the United States. LIA deals with a variety of livability issues that range from sidewalk cleanliness to new building design review; from community schools to no-leash dog run parks.
The San Diego Museum of Art
http://www.sdmart.org/
Field Trip IdeasThe San Diego Museum of Art, the region’s oldest, largest and most visited art museum, provides a rich and diverse cultural experience for almost 250,000 visitors annually. Located in the heart of beautiful Balboa Park, the Museum’s nationally renowned permanent collection includes Spanish and Italian old masters, South Asian paintings, and 19th- and 20th-century American paintings and sculptures.
San Diego Museum of Man
http://www.museumofman.org/
Field Trip IdeasSan Diego Natural History Museum
http://www.sdnhm.org/
Field Trip IdeasSan Diego Offline Street Map
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.citybot.dayplanner.sd
Useful Apps for parents in San DiegoIdeal for families who don’t want to add unnecessary mileage to their roaming charges or hate struggling to find wi-fi, this offline street map allows you to browse through San Diego while on the go. Pinch to zoom in and out of the map for close-ups. This app even includes a travel guide to the districts and history of San Diego.
San Diego Paintball Park
http://www.sdpaintball.com/
AdventureSan Diego Resources
http://www.sandiegofamily.com/resources
Additional San Diego ResourcesSan Diego Tourism Authority
http://www.sandiego.org/
San Diego websiteSan Diego Unified School District
http://www.sandi.net/Domain/38
Classes fun for adultsSan Diego Unified School District Adult School offers a comprehensive High School Diploma Program (HSDP) that is responsive to the educational needs of the adult learner. Each student is provided with an educational program in a learner-centered, cohesive and supportive environment.
San Diego’s Little Italy
http://www.littleitalysd.com/
Useful Apps for parents in San DiegoDownload the app to guide your exploration of Little Italy and see what makes this unique neighborhood what it is today. The app also provides great parking solutions to make your traveling to Little Italy just a bit easier (especially if you’re visiting the community during their amazing Saturday Farmer’s Market Day).
San Dieguito Adult School
http://www.sdadulted.com/
Classes fun for adultsScott Levin Mediation
https://sandiegofamilylawyer.net/
Divorce Mediation & Family Lawyer in San DiegoSD Dog Daycare
http://sddogdaycare.com/
Places for pets to stay & groomerAt San Diego Dog Daycare there is room for everyone. Small dogs cavort with their little buddies while the big dogs romp with their friends. All guests have access to spacious indoor and outdoor spaces where they can play in the sun or settle down for a nap. We don’t believe in cages, so your pup is always free to roam. Whether they want to play in the pool, climb on the structures, snooze in the shade or chase the ball, their days are fun and full.Our doggie monitors are with the dogs all day long to attend to their needs. They make sure the facilities are clean and sanitary at all times.
Single Parents
http://www.singleparents.org/
Parenting InformationNobody understands the single parenting life as well as other single parents do! Here at SingleParents.org we want to bring together all those parents out there willing to share, ask, laugh and learn about the often adventurous times-good and bad- singleparents just like you are experiencing.
Skateworld Roller Rink
http://skateworldsandiego.com/
Places to take kids to playSky High Sports
http://sdo.jumpskyhigh.com/
Places to take kids to playSoccerloco
http://www.soccerloco.com/
Classes fun for kidsSoccerloco delivers the performance products and innovative experience needed to take committed players, teams and fans to the next level. Our brand represents the sheer passion and hysterical love for soccer shared by our customers, employees and partners. The “Loco” or crazy we reference in our name lives in the committed player with confident swagger, the authentic fan with unwavering support for their favorite club, and any other person to whom soccer is much more than just a game.
Spreckels Organ Pavilion
http://spreckelsorgan.org/
Places that offer shows, plays, or musicals good for kidsThe Divorce Help Clinic LLC
http://www.thedivorcehelpclinic.com/index.html
Support group for adultsThe Divorce Help Clinic LLC is unique in that we only take on non-litigation clients. We focus on finding out-of-court appropriate solutions for tough decisions like custody, support, and finances. When people leave our office, they leave with an agreement that they fully understand, one that they have crafted together with their spouse and feel good about.
The Golden Paw
http://www.thegoldenpaw.net/
Places for pets to stay or groomerThe Golden paw is the perfect place for your pup to come play for the day. Stay at our facility that offers the best dog kennel rates in San Diego. Whether you’re leaving your precious pet for the day or a week, deciding where to go can be time consuming. Throughout the search process you will encounter several different activity options, lodging options, as well as different price ranges.
The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank
http://sandiegofoodbank.org/about-events/holidayfooddrive/
Kid Volunteer opportunitiesThe San Diego Air & Space Museum
http://www.sandiegoairandspace.org/
Field Trip IdeasThe San Diego Aerospace Museum was established on October 12, 1961, when the articles of incorporation submitted by the non-profit Citizen’s Committee were approved by the State of California. When the idea was presented to then-Mayor Charles Dail, he recommended the vacant Food and Beverage Building in Balboa Park as an ideal location, and the City Council approved the recommendation.
The USS Midway Museum
http://www.midway.org/
Field Trip IdeasTierrasanta Community Park and Recreation Center
http://www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/centers/recctr/tierrasanta.shtml
AdventureTreatment Centers in San Diego
https://treatment.psychologytoday.com/rms/county/CA/San+Diego.html
Treatment CentersUrban Jungle Fun Park
http://urbanjunglefunpark.com/birthday/
Good place for kids partiesUrban Jungle is unlike anything you have ever seen before. Our Urban City metropolis is filled with adrenaline inducing, high adventure activities designed for kids of all ages. Come experience the ultimate in family friendly entertainment where participating URBANITES move from one activity to another.
Victory Gymnastics Academy
http://www.vgasd.com/
Classes fun for kidsVisit Coronado
http://www.coronadotourismdistrict.org/
Useful Apps for parents in San DiegoThis app guides you through San Diego’s beautifully enchanted island that’s a must-visit for San Diego families. The app offers listings for Coronado attractions, shops, restaurants, walking tours and local events. Users can find visitor information and pinpoint their location on the island through a GPS navigation feature.
Waterfront Park
http://www.sandiegocounty.gov/parks/Waterfrontpark.html
Classes fun for kidsSince 1938, the County Administration Center has stood on the San Diego Bay welcoming residents and visitors alike, symbolizing the highest aspirations and ideals of public service. The newly constructed Waterfront Park is the most significant waterfront open space in downtown San Diego and fulfills a vision decades in the making slating it as a quintessential destination for residents and visitors.
World Pulse
http://worldpulse.com/
Support group for adultsOur mission is to lift and unite women’s voices to accelerate their impact for the world. Through our growing web-based platform, women are speaking out and connecting to create solutions from the frontlines of today’s most pressing issues. With a focus on grassroots women change leaders, our programs nurture community, provide media and empowerment training, and channel rising voices to influential forums.
*YWCA Battered Women’s Services
http://www.ywcasandiego.org/
Women's Resource Center - hope love healingThe YWCA of San Diego County empowers women, children and families to break the cycle of domestic violence and homelessness and achieve self-sufficiency. Through Becky’s House®, Passages and the Cortez Hill Family Center, The YWCA provides extensive services to more than 5,800 individuals each year. Hotline/Crises: 619-234-3164