If a lazy Sunday afternoon at your house often explodes into building volcanoes or breaking out the baking soda and vinegar to concoct a science experiment, chances are you good you have a budding scientist on your hands. Want to make the holidays extra special for your little one? Click through the slideshow for nine noteworthy San Diego shops to brighten your little inventor’s holidays.

Lakeshore Learning

With aisles and aisles of educational science toys and kits, Lakeshore Learning is a great place to browse if you’re unsure which type of science gift will most interest your little Einstein. Lakeshore supplies teachers with resource materials for their classrooms, so you’re sure to find a quality toy that will engage kids in science here and a qualified staff member to help you hunt down the perfect gift. You’ll find sections divided by life science, physical science, earth and space, and exploration and discoveries. Lakeshore has its own brand of STEM science kits too. From the most basic science tools to full microscopes and telescopes, you’ll find what you’re searching for here.

7510 Hazard Center Dr.
San Diego, Ca 92108
619-297-8494

702 Center Dr.
San Marcos, Ca 92069
760-504-0292
Online: lakeshorelearning.com

Photo: Cherie Gough

Where do you like to shop for science-type gifts?

— Cherie Gough

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