Hello everyone! This is a friendly reminder that any of these fun places we may visit, we are a guest at. Please treat both businesses and trails with the utmost respect. We here at Hidden San Diego follow the 'Leave no Trace' mantra, meaning whatever you bring with you comes back with you. If you see trash on a trail, please do your part to help remove it. Remember, we are not picking up trash from another person but instead cleaning up for Mother Nature. Happy adventures!

Dog-friendly: No Kid-friendly: Yes
Open Play Hours: M–Sa 9 AM-5 PM
Bluebird Play was SUCH a great find for me! This is a toddler-friendly space created out of a deep love of children’s literature, storytelling, and the desire to create a safe, welcoming place for both crawlers and early learners. What I love so much about this space is that admission covers access ALL day, and you can come and go as often as you want all day.

The custom-built space was designed with both grownups and the tots in mind. Grown-ups must stay in the room, but they have the coziest couches to relax on. Read a book, get work done or socialize with other parents while watching the children have a blast! 
Whether your child is crawling, climbing, pretending, or simply taking it all in, there’s room here for open-ended exploration and joyful discovery. It’s a very free-spirited space with lots of giggling and running around from one play station to the next! Bonus points for being one block from the ocean and also surrounding by great restaurants and shops. 
Beyond being an incredible play space, they also host author visits, neighborhood pop-ups, craft markets and are great for private events such as birthday parties! No reservation is needed, although it’s good to check their calendar to make sure no private event is being hosted that day. 



Bluebird Play believes in the magic of a good book. The kind that anchors bedtime, opens meaningful conversations, or brings a quiet moment to a busy day. Their bookstore is a cozy corner filled with stories they truly love, curated for families who value imagination and connection. The shelves hold timeless classics, new voices, gift-worthy editions, and books that grow alongside a child. 
They offer a wide variety of books, all thoughtfully curated. From sturdy board books, fun picture books and stories that showcase the diversity in their beautiful world. Choose from award winners, seasonal favorites, and rotating staff picks. 
They also love helping customers create memorable gifts, pairing books with pajamas, toys, and other shop treasures! 