The most amazing park my toddler and I have ever had the pleasure of visiting- thus far!!!…read more As we were driving to Old Town, we passed by a few playgrounds prompting my little monster's request for some play time. After we were doing doing some basic tourist-y things, I hopped on Yelp in search of a few parks located withing the vicinity. Maruta Gardner Playgound seemed to be the most entertaining and appropriate for my wild child. Parking was plentiful and the size of this particular playground was great. Not only was the look and design very unique, you really couldn't ask for a better view. Seating was plentiful and again, the design of things were so cool. Shade is easily found and the play structure is great for children + adults of all ages. Lastly, there are restrooms and water fountain located not too far. Shout out to Ms. Maruta Gardner!! My daughter and I thank you because this place wouldn't have been possible without you. Your dedications and love for your community was undeniable. Thank you for beautifying everything around you and rest in paradise. 5/5 Stars!! Definitely a must if you are in San Diego!!

This is a fantastic park! Truly has activities for all ages and lots of seating for parents. The…read moreswings and climbing structure are so fun! I also love that it's right across the street from mission beach. We love to walk along the beach then come and play or vice versa. Generally safe area and haven't seen many homeless loitering about. Pretty clean and minimal litter.

we LOVE taking our girls to BlueBird! located in the heart of OB, we have been a number of times…read more Time and time again our girls LOVE the space! thanks to a fellow yelper who introduced us to them, when they hosted their little bday party! We really like coming on the weekends!, a few things to know: there is a waiver that can be signed up in adv., kids need grippy socks and adults need regular socks. Lets see there is an infant area, but for toddlers the ship, houses, pretend play ice cream karts, kitchens, dolls and slides is what really does it. they have a bathroom that is potty kid and diaper change station friendly. there is a back parking lot that can get full relatively fast, there is street parking around. they are located on the 2nd floor of the building. they have a shop with toys/books. what I really like is that all pretend play structures are of high quality and well built! this last time, our girls participated in the music class and had a blast with the drums!... very nice vibrant colors not just in the structures but also in the paintings, the floor has high quality cushiony mats, there is also couches for adults! I like that for the most part, I can take my eyes off cause the space is pretty safe for toddlers who have mastered kid friendly stairs. thank you again and happy 1 year BlueBird Play! more info on their website: https://bluebirdplay.com/ ig: https://www.instagram.com/bluebirdplayspace/?hl=en

I took my son to Bluebird Play for their free play / holiday event. I came right when they open at…read more9am, afraid it would be super packed, but to my surprise, there were only a few other kids there at the time. We signed the digital waiver, confirmed we had grip socks, and went right into the play space. The play space was adorable, fun, and perfect for toddlers! The staff prioritized safety and limited the space to 25 kids. It did get pretty crowded and a bit chaotic around 9:45/10am, but that is likely because of the free day and that Santa was coming at 10am. They also had a guitarist who mentioned he gives music lessons there weekly on Saturdays. I imagine it wouldn't normally be at max capacity on a regular business day. As far as regular business, it is $25 for the whole day (can leave and return) which seemed very reasonable. They are open for birthday parties as well. My son had an absolute blast! They had five main areas to the space - two princess like area with dress up outfits, a pink house with play kitchens, dolls, a pirate ship, a treehouse with legos, and a fenced in baby area. Three of the play structures had slides from the second floor. All of the structures were made of wood, as well as the toys (play food, cars and trucks, etc). The floor was foam padded as well. They have nice couches for parents to sit and a cute bookstore in the lobby and also some snacks for purchase. They have a parking lot, that to my surprise, was also not full! They are located on the second floor above the OB Noodle house. A perfect location to grab a bite after or check out the beach. Really loved this concept and the space. We will definitely return!

The museum is such a lovely place to visit. The whole museum has many interactive experiences. I…read morewill be bringing my daughter again

We love everything about this place! There's so many different areas to explore. I would say it's…read morebest for 3-6, but if you have a creative older kid, there's several art options. They also have one baby/toddler only area. We spent hours in the creative art corner, clay, and painting the statue. Other favorites were big foam building blocks, knitted climbing area, and the fort. If you have a younger kiddo, you will need to climb in the fort, as there's several paths and drop offs. I try to go with a second adult when I have two kids. The staff is super nice and helpful. The place is always clean. They have a cafe with lots of "kid food". We usually pack a lunch and picnic across the street. Sometimes we come back in to hit the favorites again. I would say the only negative is the price. You pay for adults and kids. I have several friends that got the family pass and go often.

I went in the giant dipper for the first time today!…read more The dark tunnel spooked me cuz I didn't know what was coming lol! I loved the first drop it was really smooth it was only the last few drops that was really shaky! Honestly I had to hover above my seat so I wouldn't be tossed on my friend lol! I scrambled off, and went another 3 times! I really recommend to ride it IF you don't have back problems because I got sore after riding it 4 times

Where do I start? I show up to purchase wristbands for myself and my 10-year-old and the cashier…read morewas very aggressive and intimidating. He shouted out the total for two wristbands and I let him know there was a different price online. He shouted out to purchase the wristbands online for that price. I walked away purchased the wristbands went back to pick up the physical wristbands. He scanned the barcode and put the wristbands on our wrist. And then with a smile said the list of rides that were closed. And then said " we are short staffed and due to that we do not have employees at the rides once they get here at 12:30 then you'll be able to get on the rides" I looked at my 10-year-old and said OK we'll go walk the beach and get a bite to eat until they open up. Guess what the staff never got there! Honestly, he thought it was funny when he told me that we weren't going to be able to get on rides until the other staff got there. There were a few rides like the mini dipper and the carousel. But who buys wristbands to get on a couple rides and then get on the bumper cart. If that's the case then I would've just bought individual tickets. LET YOUR GUEST KNOW AHEAD OF TIME IF YOU ARE SHORT STAFFED AND THE PARK WILL NOT BE RUNNING AS USUAL!! I had to keep looking for staff to let us on rides and then even then I wasn't able to get on every ride. I paid for a wrist band for myself and my daughter thinking that we were going to be able to enjoy the day but we were not. I do want to point out that I'm a single mom and low income and this was supposed to be something amazing for us. $100 to Belmont Park is absolutely nothing but for me it is. And just FYI, I a lot of people kept leaving the park upset. But for them, they didn't purchase wristbands. We waited till after 5 PM hoping that as the shift changed employees would come and open up all of the rides, but that never happened. I was hoping to get my money back for the wristband, but because the employee at the counter was so aggressive I was honestly afraid to go up and ask for a refund. I'm hoping Belmont Park will make this right and provide my daughter and I with an opportunity to return to Belmont Park at no charge to us and be able to get on the rides.

Air Track Park has been such a solid spot for us, especially if you have an active kid who loves to…read morejump and run obstacle courses. My daughter can easily play for the full three hours and still not be ready to leave. It's definitely geared toward high energy kids who need space to move. She leaves tired and happy every time. The place is kept clean and I always see staff walking around with a tiny handheld vacuum cleaning throughout the day. It's kind of funny but also reassuring because you can tell they're staying on top of it. We've had good experiences with the employees too. Everyone has been friendly and helpful. I really appreciate that they allow you to bring in your own snacks, drinks, and food. That honestly saves us money and makes it easy to hang out for the full three hours without constantly buying concessions. Their concession stand is mostly chips, cookies, candy, and bottled drinks. There isn't really hot or substantial food available, which isn't a big deal, but it's something to keep in mind so you can come prepared. There are couches inside the play area for parents, but I usually sit at the tables in the lobby. Now that my daughter runs around independently, I can actually sit and relax while she plays. It's nice not feeling like I have to hover the entire time. We purchased the Elite Membership for $50 a month. It includes three hours per day every day plus 10 percent off merchandise, concessions, and birthday parties. For us it's worth it because she genuinely uses it multiple times a week. If you go often, it makes sense financially. Parking is also super easy. There's ample parking and we've never had to circle or deal with any hassle, which is always a plus when you're unloading kids. The sock policy wasn't a big deal for us. We don't go on the trampolines, just our daughter does. When we showed them we already had grip socks from another place, they only charged us $3 for theirs as a one time purchase. We just wash them and keep them in the car so we're always ready. If adults aren't playing, you can walk around in your normal shoes or socks. My only complaint is the music on Friday evenings. They usually have an emo playlist playing. It's not about the volume, just the type of songs. I'd personally prefer more current top hits or upbeat family friendly music during play time. Not a huge issue, just something I've noticed. Overall, it's a great place for kids to burn energy and for parents to actually sit down for a bit. We'll definitely keep going.

Employee are not friendly at all Never pay attention to…read morekids Once they picks on your child that it !!!

Awesome place for kids to have fun. The staff was super nice with the start up and during the open…read moregym. Lots of options for the kids. I had 4 9yr olds with me and they enjoyed it. Cons: The registration process was blah. Some of the activities were hard to reach for my 9yr olds. Overall we will be back. Something other than just a trampoline park.

Kids have been begging to go to Trick and Flip and it did not disappoint!!! They had so much fun on…read morethe trampolines, foam pit, curved wall, and play areas. Staff were friendly, helpful and set up fun games for Parents Night Out. Great new addition -- we'll definitely be back!

Newly opened Canon Street Pocket Park is stunning! Great local family spot especially for the…read moretoddler set. Safe, clean and well monitored.

Check out this brand new park snuck within the Point Loma neighborhood . New playground, ADA…read morepathway, passive turf area for picnic, lighting and other amenities including public art.

This is a good place to take your kid on a rainy or a chilly day if you wanna get out of the house…read morebut still have an place that is safe and its indoors, so your kid can run around, play and burn some energy. $18 for a kid to enter i found to be a bit high, but there is no set time limit. Its a shoe free area so bring socks, otherwise you will have to purchase. In my opinion, I wouldn't recommend to take your kid who is not walking yet or just started to walk. This place is more for toddlers. I would say Gymboree is better for non-walkers or early walkers. Why 3 stars? well, the price and the size of the place. I'm comparing it to a Discovery center in Escondido, which is pretty similar, but X10 bigger with lots of extras. i can see this place would be great for a b-day party. The staff was really nice and energetic.

This place is awesome! My two year old had tons of fun playing in the grocery store, kitchen,…read morenursery, castle, pirate ship, fire truck and various toys. She also got to participate in staff-led activities (obstacle course, singing, etc). She had a blast and didn't want to leave -- after two hours! I liked the cafe and the available snack options - for kids: apple juice, apple sauce, cheese sticks, hard boiled eggs, and real coffee/mocha/espresso and various baked goods for adults. I think there were also more robust food options. There's free wifi, too. It's a great to chat with a friend while keeping an eye on your kids, safely enclosed in a clean play space catered to imagination and fun. I haven't taken advantage of a Kid's Night Out yet (5-9pm theme-based babysitting for $40 the third Friday of each month) but I plan to soon!

Lots of fun!! Yelp first and get a discount!! We played the…read moregames and did well enough to get some decent prizes. We also did the laser tag. Employees were friendly and helpful. The one clerk held my purse during the game. On to the minigolf next!!

My wife and I were in Mission Beach and we had $20 to use at the arcade, being that it is mostly…read moreticket games that we don't play, we decided to go to the photo booth with Marvel characters. We got it and it takes three pictures of you and we decided on an Avengers one. The picture turned out great, but when we printed it out, there was this big white vertical line down the right side. We brought it up to the lady behind the counter and she said she would get the IT guy. We waited about 5 minutes for someone to finally come around and he goes "It always does that" We expected a refund or something, but nothing. For $5 a picture, what a rip off. If it doesn't work "All the time" how about fixing it and putting an "Out of order" sign on it, so you don't waste $5 on a picture you can't use? Terrible customer service.

I am so glad I found out about this place! I have been wanting to take some hands on beginner…read morefriendly classes on sewing. It's located in the Liberty station property which I really enjoy visiting. They offer sewing machines to borrow which was really helpful before committing to your own! Hannah, the class instructor was very informative, friendly, available, and patient. I couldn't have asked for a better instructor! For the class we got to practice on some paper before jumping into our pillow case that we got to pick out a fan pattern and take home! I will be returning back for the part 2 of this class! Lastly, I noticed this company offers more than just sewing! I recommend checking it out to do either individually, with your child, friend, or partner!

Cool fun at Liberty Station craft collective. Artsy people could let their imagination and…read morecreativity soar for bargain prices, more like a donation. There were even huge lumber 10 feet in height or more for wood workers. Lace, ribbons, macrame cording, hard cover books, odd finds were for sale. Early bird gets the worm. Few tables to display items and others in baskets below. Like a swap meet vendor. Bring small bills. The outdoor corridor had cheery painted walls making for totall cool photo ops.