
Family-Friendly Fun Things to Do in San Diego This Spring
Family-Friendly Fun Things to Do in San Diego This Spring
There is so much to see and do this April in San Diego, you’ll want to make plans now to make sure your family is part of the festivities! From a fun-filled family escape for spring break and exciting San Diego activities for Easter to amazing Mother’s Day celebrations, mom will enjoy – it’s a great time for a family visit to SoCal for sure!
If you’re looking for the best Shelter Island hotel for a family escape, the Best Western PLUS Island Palms Hotel & Marina is the place to be this Spring to enjoy planned fun-in-the-sun San Diego activities and holiday celebrations. Our hotel is perfect for families because we offer a Stay & Play resort-style environment with exciting amenities and fun onsite activities everyone will enjoy.
Here are a few reasons why Best Western Island Palms is a great San Diego hotel for families.

Why Our San Diego Hotel is Perfect for Families
- Two outdoor pools and hot tubs
- Family suites with a full kitchen and private patios
- Outdoor onsite activities include tennis, picnics, walking/biking paths along the bay
- Complimentary bicycle rentals
- Private marina with sailing excursions
- Convenient location near the most popular things to do in San Diego
- Onsite dining at the Blue Wave Bar & Grill every day for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with amazing coastal views and an incredible menu
…and so much more!
Here are some of the most popular family-friendly San Diego activities and holiday happenings to enjoy during your stay at the Best Western Island Plus this spring.
Easter Fun & Spring Activities for Kids
Easter festivities are so much fun, especially an exciting Easter egg hunt! Here are some local Easter egg hunts and other San Diego Easter activities for the whole family.
- Easter Brunch (Onsite at Best Western Island Palms) Join us for an amazing Easter brunch at Blue Wave Bar & Grill, where you will enjoy waterfront marina views, a delicious brunch menu, and a special visit from the Easter Bunny!
- Liberty Station Easter Egg Hunt (2.4 Miles from Hotel) The Liberty Station Easter Egg Hunt will be held at the Liberty Public Market. Join the fun as guests search for the golden egg to win a special prize! Great restaurants and plenty of fun for the whole family.
- Plunge Underwater Egg Hunt (5.4 Miles from Hotel) Belmont Park is home to Plunge San Diego, the Annual Underwater Egg Hunt! This unique egg hunt lets you search for Easter eggs in the heated pool, enjoy bouncy houses, go on a glow-in-the-dark Easter egg hunt, and have a meet and greet with the Easter Bunny.

Mother’s Day: Treat Mom While the Kids Have Fun at Best Western Island Palms Resort
You don’t even have to leave the resort to give Mom the best Mother’s Day experience ever! The Best Western Island Palms has everything Mom wants for the perfect weekend in San Diego…with plenty of exciting adventures to keep the kids happy, too!
- Mother’s Day Brunch – Start the day off right with a special Mother’s Day brunch at the onsite Blue Wave Bar & Grill. Let Mom sip on a Bayside Bellini while the family enjoys a delicious breakfast, including made-to-order omelets, banana and Nutella pancakes, eggs Benedict, and more!
- Gift Mom a Massage – Treat Mom to a massage while staying at Island Palms while the kids splash in the pool this Mother’s Day weekend! We offer a variety of different Massage Therapy Services to pamper Mom on her special day!
- Fun Things to do in San Diego with Mom – Spend the day with Mom enjoying a family bike ride or leisurely stroll along the bayfront paths just steps from your suite at Best Western Island Palms. Complimentary bicycle rentals are one of the perks of staying at the best hotel on Shelter Island! Mom will also enjoy a whale-watching or sailing adventure from Next Level Sailing, which happens to launch right here at Island Palms, from our own Shelter Island Marina!

Kid-Friendly Attractions & Things to Do in San Diego
There are plenty of family-friendly San Diego activities to enjoy this spring. Here are some of the popular attractions near Best Western Island Palms Hotel & Marina that kids will love!
- SeaWorld San Diego (5.0 Miles from Hotel) Plan a visit to SeaWorld San Diego and enjoy all the amazing activities in the park as well as these special events this April, including the Seven Seas Food Festival and Baby Shark Adventure. Great way to spend Easter or Mother’s Day.
- Mission Bay (6.3 Miles from Hotel) Spending the day at Mission Bay is one of the most popular things to do in San Diego. Mission Bay is the place to be for the best San Diego Spring Break family fun. From renting a boat and family watersports to dinner at local restaurants, bicycling adventures, and bocce ball games, there is plenty of outdoor fun to be had while discovering Mission Bay this spring.
- San Diego Zoo (7.7 Miles from Hotel) Enjoy some family time at the San Diego Zoo, one of the top things to do in San Diego in spring. Have fun with wildlife encounters, watch a 4-D Theater show, take a guided bus tour, ride the miniature train, and more!

Plan Your Spring Escape Today to the Best Hotel in San Diego Best Western Island Palms
Make this a spring getaway to remember with a fun-filled family vacation in San Diego. Whether you’re celebrating Easter with the kids, treating mom for Mother’s Day, or are just looking for a sunny San Diego adventure, Best Western Island Plus is the perfect place to be.
Book one of our seasonal promotions or packages today to take advantage of special rates and perks just for you from Island Palms on Shelter Island. Our Stay Longer & Save offer is perfect for extended trips for spring visitors. Learn more about that deal here!
We look forward to seeing you and your family this spring and hope you can join us for your Easter and Mother’s Day celebrations!