Home Outdoor Fun Exciting Things to Do in San Diego at Night with Kids By Nikki WalshMay 15, 2021 Search more like this bowlingzoofamily-friendlyice-creamkid-friendlymusicsleep-inthings-to-dodrive-insafari-parkstargazeonlinebeachastronomy Read next Outdoor Fun The Best Organic Clothes for Babies & Toddlers Outdoor Fun 45 Pumpkin Carving Designs That’ll Wow the Neighborhood Outdoor Fun Target’s Best Holiday Deals Start Sooner Than You Think Outdoor Fun This Larger Than Life Mister Rogers Monument is Exactly What the World Needs Outdoor Fun Want a Free Donut on Halloween? Here’s How to Get One from Krispy Kreme Editor’s note: We’re making every effort to provide you with the most up-to-date information. However, there are widespread closures to help slow the spread of Covid-19. We’re doing our best to keep all of our stories and calendar up to date. Treat your little monkeys jumping on the bed to an after dark adventure! We’ve rounded up a bunch of things to do in San Diego at night with family, from drive in movies to stargazing! While several of the ideas below are temporarily unavailable due to Covid, read on to plan an evening out on the town with your little night owls. photo: Joanna L. via Yelp Skate Night Roll it out with the crew in the evening at Skateworld. Show your kids your favorite moves from when you were little. You'll find disco lights, great music and lots of laughs.Skateworld6907 Linda Vista Rd.San Diego, CA 92111Online: skateworldsandiego.com photo: Richard Giles via Yelp Family Bowling Night Whether you hit the lanes and enjoy the disco lights or you try a roll at cosmic bowling, the bowling alley at Kearney Mesa Bowl in San Diego and Bowlero in San Marcos are two fam faves for a little kid-friendly competition all while grabbing a bite to eat.Bowlero945 San Marcos Blvd.San Marcos, CA 92069760-744-7000Online: amf.comKearney Mesa Bowl7585 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.San Diego, CA 92111858-279-1501Online: kearnymesabowl.com photo: Belmont Park Belmont Park Tag you're it! Little game players love tagging each other in the foggy darkness lit up with laser lights. Parents love the laser tag at Belmont Park where the laser vest must fit comfortably to play. Even more nighttime adventure awaits at this beachside carnival. Twirl around in the new ice cream cone-themed pods on the Tilt a Whirl or defy gravity and take a dive on Zero Gravity, the new space-themed ride.Belmont Park3146 Mission Blvd.San Diego, CA 92109858-228-9283Online: belmontpark.com photo: Alex Holt via Unsplash S’mores on the Beach No need to pack up the towels and sand toys just because the sun is setting. Instead, break out the marshmallows and skewers for s’mores beachside! Many beaches have fire pits available on a first come, first serve basis, including Coronado Beach and San Elijo State Beach in Cardiff. Fires have to be out by midnight, but the little ones will be fast asleep by then.Coronado Beach838 Ocean Blvd.Coronado, CA 92118Online: sandiego.orgSan Elijo State Beach2050 S Coast Hwy 101Cardiff, CA 92007Online: parks.ca.gov photo: Nic S. vai Yelp Drive-in Movies Drive-in movies aren’t just a thing of the past! Places like the Santee Drive-In and South Bay Drive-In offer current releases—several are family-friendly—from the comfort of your own car. Bring food with you or buy snacks from the concession stand. Make sure everyone takes a nap because they often show double features!Read more about our favorite family-friendly movie theaters here.Santee Drive-In10990 N. Woodside Ave.Santee, CA 92071619-448-7447Online: santeedriveintheatre.comSouth Bay Drive-In2170 Coronado Ave.San Diego, CA 92154619-423-2727Online: southbaydrivein.com photo: Dave S. via Yelp Stargazing What could be more magical than spending the evening gazing at stars with your little astronomers? There are plenty of opportunities for “star parties” with the San Diego Astronomy Association, which has an observation site in East County — although you’ll need your own equipment. And check out these top sites around the county, ideal for stargazing.Click here for a list of all of our favorite spots to stargaze in San Diego.San Diego Astronomy Association619-645-8940Online: sdaa.org photo: San Diego Zoo Safari Park San Diego Zoo Safari Park Roar & Snore Camping next to a rhinoceros? Brushing your teeth with a giraffe? Well, not quite, but the Safari Park does offer overnight excursions appropriate for all ages. Sleep in one of the park’s tents and enjoy after-hours tours of wildlife, camp activities, guided walks, dinner and breakfast the next morning. Who knows, you may even get to hear a lion roar, as the event title suggests!San Diego Zoo Safari Park15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd.Escondido, CA 92027760-747-8702Online: sdzsafaripark.org ––Michelle Franklin, Beth Shea & Nikki Walsh featured image via Yelp RELATED STORIES: The Best Campsites for Family Adventures 8 Super Family Date Spots in San Diego 15 Places to Get Your S’mores Fix (No Campfire Required)
