San Diego Family's Summer Toy Review

Summer is the season of fun, especially for kids!

We’ve compiled the hottest parent-approved and kid-tested toys of the summer! These toys are sure to provide hours of enjoyment and entertainment for your kids.

View or download the Summer Toys pdf file here

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Updated: July 2025

Family Health and Fitness Products

Health and Fitness Products! Check out these great fitness products to keep you and your family happy and healthy all year long! FLEX Pickleball Bag$99.99; FranklinSports.comThis premium quality . . .

Home & Garden Products

Home & Garden Products. Looking for ways to make your home more organized or maybe you just want to check out some great new products? We asked local families to review several home products and . . .

Kitchen Products

Kitchen Products. Here are some of our favorite reader-tested kitchen products to help make mealtime easier. GSI1020 2-Quart Automatic Soft Serve Ice Cream & Frozen Drink Maker$199.99; Costco . . .

STEM Toys and Games

Educational games and toys that support science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) are all the rage. Check out some of this year's great products that support STEM learning at home. &nbs . . .

Craft Products, Kits & Activities

Craft Kits & Activities. Great ways to keep kids off their tech. Home Office Laminator 9.5” by Leitz$42.17–$51.30; Amazon.comGive the gift of preservation with the Leitz iLAM Thermal . . .

Fun Family Board Games

Fun Family Board Games. Nothing brings a family together like playing games. Put the phones away and connect with each other -- plan a family game night! Here are some of this year's fun games for k . . .

Outdoor Family Games and Toys

Outdoor Family Games and Toys! Get the kids outside during the summer (and all year long) with these fun family games and activities. National Geographic Ant Habitat$24.99; 6+https://www.am . . .

Valentine's Day Gift Ideas

Valentine's Day Gift Ideas! Here are some wonderful gift ideas for Valentine's Day to celebrate that special someone. Tubby Todd x Mister Rogers' Neighborhood Valentine Gift . . .

Family Travel Products

Family Travel Products! Whether you are traveling by plane, train or car, these travel products are sure to make any family trip more enjoyable. PassPorter$25; www.gossamergear.comLeave your . . .

Video Games, Apps and Products

The Hottest Apps, Computer and Video Games! We've got the scoop on the latest and greatest video games, apps and products. SCUF Valor Pro Wireless Controller$189.99; www.scufgaming.com/us/e . . .