Best Hotels in San Diego for Families

Stay in your own private cabin on the lake where you have a s'mores fire pit all to yourself, at the Lakehouse Resort. Photo courtesy of the resort

When searching for the best hotel in San Diego, your needs can vary widely. Maybe your family is visiting Legoland, the San Diego Zoo, Sesame Place, or SeaWorld. Perhaps you're exploring famous attractions like the Birch Aquarium or Balboa Park. You could bring your little baseball fans to catch the Padres at Petco Park or maybe soak up a little culture at the Old Globe Theatre.

Whatever the reason you're in San Diego with kids and in need of a hotel, we've got you covered. These are the best family-friendly hotels in San Diego for every family—including hotels near top attractions, hotels on the water, hotels that are pet-friendly, and hotels that are perfect for families on a budget.

Don't miss our reviews of the top attractions like Legoland, the San Diego Zoo, and Sesame Place by local parents that include insider tips, secrets to getting great deals, best times to visit, and more. We've also rounded up a guide to the 60 Best Things To Do in San Diego with Kids!

Kids Eat Free: 17 DC Restaurants for Every Day of the Week

Kids eat free at IHOP every day of the week at many locations. Photo by Wendi Gratz via Flickr 2.0

Who needs to cook when kids eat free every night of the week at restaurants around the DC area? From popular chains like IHOP and Denny’s to neighborhood pubs, Italian bistros, and more, we’ve got you covered with kid-friendly meal deals that will help you enjoy an evening out with your family while saving money, too. 

Read on for our list of 17 restaurants where kids eat free in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. For more great freebies, check out our Guide to Free Things to Do with Kids in DC, and look up our Kid-Friendly DC Restaurants Guide for more family restaurants throughout the area.

20 Free Things To Do in Atlanta On Cold and Rainy Days: Indoor Places To Play

Babyland General Hospital offer free admission for kids to see where the beloved Cabbage Patch Kids are "born."

As you may have noticed, today is a snow day! And as the winter weather (or spring's rainy weather) settles in, having reliable free things to do indoors in your back pocket is crucial. Free indoor activities in Atlanta help parents keep the party going no matter what's happening outdoors, without a huge hit to the wallet. Here are some of our favorite free things to do when its rainy, icy, snowy, or some type of combination that haunts Atlanta. Just make sure you can safely drive there!

For more free fun in Atlanta, check out our Free Things To Do with Kids Guide and sign up for our newsletters to get info delivered straight to your inbox.

Kids Eat Free: 20 Orlando Restaurants for Every Day of the Week

The only thing better than a good meal is a free good meal! Photo by the author

Find out what days kids eat free at IHOP; where kids can eat free today; or where kids eat free as part of an awesome rewards program in Orlando. We've rounded up Orlando restaurants where kids eat free and sorted them by every day of the week. And who doesn't want to save money on tasty, FREE food?!

This list is accurate as of publish date, but call ahead to verify that specials are current as individual locations. Also, many Orlando restaurants require the purchase of an adult entree with a kid's free meal. Find more free and budget-friendly fun with our Orlando Kids Free Things to Do Guide!

100 Free Things To Do on Long Island with Kids

Discover the trails at Quogue Wildlife Refuge for a day of free, outdoorsy fun. Photo by Jaime Sumersille

Are you looking for FREE things to do with kids on Long Island? We've compiled a massive list of 100 FREE, family-friendly, interactive adventures that you should not miss. 

Finding free things to do with the family on Long Island is a great way to have fun, make memories, and stay on budget. From playgrounds and parks to museums and historic towns, we've rounded up 100 activities perfect for kids of all ages. Read on to plan your next completely free family outing. 

For even more no-cost fun check out our Guide to Free Things To Do with Long Island Kids.

Top Free Things To Do Indoors in New Jersey: Free Places to Play Indoors

Cruise in the Playmobil Fire Truck during your trip to Toys"R"Us. Photo courtesy of American Dream Mall

Free New Jersey indoor play spots–which range from malls and toy stores to libraries and bookstores–help banish winter boredom...at least for a little while. So grab a coffee, a friend, and schedule your next play date at one of these indoor gems.

For even more family fun, don't miss our guide to great indoor play spaces on Long Island with fees for winter drop-in hours. 

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