Discover the magic of the ocean at SeaWorld® Parks & Entertainment in San Diego. Enjoy a family-friendly experience with a mix of heart-pumping rides, animal encounters, and breathtaking beaches. As a leader in animal rescue and conservation, your visit to SeaWorld® is not only an opportunity to connect with the ocean and its creatures, but also to support their mission.
SeaWorld San Diego Parks
SeaWorld San Diego
SeaWorld® San Diego offers up-close animal experiences, world-class roller coasters and, most importantly, a chance for you to make a difference.
An amazing destination for families and animal lovers of all ages. You can experience thrilling rides, spectacular shows, and up-close encounters with marine animals like dolphins, penguins, sharks, and more.
It is not only a place of entertainment, but also a place of education and conservation. You can learn about the amazing creatures that live in our oceans and how you can help protect them. You can also see how SeaWorld® rescues, rehabilitates, and returns injured and stranded animals to their natural habitats. SeaWorld® has rescued over 38,000 animals since 1964.
SeaWorld® San Diego is open year-round with seasonal events and special offers. Whether you’re looking for adventure, education, or fun, SeaWorld® San Diego has something for everyone!
Rides & Attractions
Coasters
- Artic Rescue – Spring 2023!
- Emporer
- Manta
- Electric Eeal
- Tidal Twister
Family Friendly
- SkyTower
- Bayside Skyride
Gravity Rides
- Riptide Rescue
Water Rides
- Journey to Atlantis
- Shipwreck Rapids
Kid Friendly
- Octarock
- Tentacle Twirl
- Aqua Scout
- Abby’s Sea Star Spin
- Oscar’s Rockin’ Eel
- Elmo’s Flying Fish
Shows & Activities
- Orca Encounter
- Orca West Sky Walk
- Sea Lion & Otter Spotlight
- Dolphin Adventures
Animal Experiences
- In-Water Dolphin Interaction
- Killer Whale Up-Close Tour
- Flamingo UpClose Encounter
- Walrus Up-Close Encounter
- Beluga Up-Close Encounter
- Beluga Interaction Program
- Penguin Up-Close Tour
- Sea Lion Up-Close Encounter
- Pilot Whale Up-Close Encounter
- Sea Otter Up-Close Encounter
- VIP Tour
- Family Adventure Tour
Dining
The Chicken Snack Shack – Grab a bite at The Chicken Snack Shack where you’ll find a delicious assortment of chicken sandwiches to choose from and funnel fries for a little something sweet!
Discoveries Fresh Market – Discover healthy & fresh snacks, grab & go food options, and a unique selection of gifts you won’t find anywhere else in the park.
Hibisco Modern Mexican – Experience modern Mexican flavors, featuring crave-worthy bowls, tacos, burritos, and salads using the freshest ingredients.
Manta Pizza – Take a break from the thrills and recharge the whole family with mouthwatering pizza.
Dreyer’s Ice Cream Parlor – Enjoy Dreyer’s Ice Cream and enormous brownie sundaes.
Calypso Bay Smokehouse – Feast on delectable BBQ favorites like chicken, ribs, tri-tip, and more.
Shipwreck Reef Café – Come aboard an all-new dining experience opening this spring! Reopening Spring 2023
Explorer’s Café – The best place in the park for explorers to refuel with a delicious meal.
Pretzel & Coffee Shop – Serving traditional and cheese-filled soft pretzels warm from the oven, and other delicious snacks. Starbucks® Coffee specialty drinks include Frappuccino and Espresso.
Coral Market – Located just past the park entrance, Coral Market serves a full range of Starbucks® Coffee drinks including Frappuccino and Espresso. Enjoy pastries, snacks, and Coca-Cola beverages too.
Adult Beverages
High Tide Brews – Located next to Explorer’s Café & Bar, High Tide Brews offers a multitude of craft brews to enjoy and a scenic garden view with live music just footsteps away.
Underwater Cantina – Relax on the patio and sip on mixologist-curated cocktails, frozen specialties, and an expansive selection of tequilas & mezcal.
Manta Bar – Quench your thirst with frozen cocktails including craft beers and other spirits.
Electric Eel Bar – Quench your thirst with frozen cocktails including frozen Jack & Coke®, craft beers, and other spirits.
Craft Beer Trailer – Located beneath SkyTower, this beer stand offers a rotating selection of eight local craft beers on tap, showcasing the brands that make San Diego an iconic city for beer.
Sesame Place San Diego
This newly opened theme park spans across 17 acres and boasts of seven dry rides that are Sesame Street-themed. Additionally, there is an interactive musical play area, 11 revamped water attractions, and an interactive Sesame Street Neighborhood. Visitors can sit on the iconic 123 Stoop, watch live character shows, witness the award-winning daily parade, and take photos with their favorite Sesame Street characters. The food available at Sesame Place San Diego is delicious as well. Personally, I am a huge fan of Cookie Monster!
If you’ve always dreamed of visiting Sesame Street and meeting its friendly inhabitants. Your wish can come true! Explore this brand-new theme park located in southern San Diego. Your Little will be excited to sit on the iconic 123 Stoop, and the entire family will enjoy the water rides, lazy river, and wave pool.
Water attractions and slides will be reopening on March 25, 2023.
Rides & Attractions
Family Friendly Rides
- Abby’s Fairy Flight
- Cookie Climb
- Elmo’s Rockin’ Rockets
- Rosita’s Harmony Hills
- Rub-A-Dub Sub
- Sesame Street Soar & Spin
- Sunny Day Carousel
- Super Grover’s Box Car Derby
Splashy Water Slides
- The Count’s Splash Castle – Open Summer 2023!
- Big Bird’s Beach
- Elmo’s Silly Sand Slides
- Honker Dinger Dash
- Bert’s Topsy Turvey Tunnels
- Cookie’s Monster Mixer
- Ernie’s Twisty Turny Tunnels
- Oscar’s Rotten Rafts
- Snuffy’s Spaghetti Slides
Rivers
- Big Bird’s Rambling River
Dining
Grover’s Grill – Enjoy grab-and-go grilled favorites including hamburgers, cheeseburgers, Impossible burgers and chicken sandwiches (grilled or fried).
Monster Snacks – Mosey over to Monster Snacks to munch on a variety of snack options including chicken tenders, waffle fries, garden salads, PB&J sandwiches, & sweet treats.
Telly’s Trattoria – Take a break at Telly’s Trattoria to enjoy a savory slice of cheese or pepperoni pizza or healthy garden salad.
Eats On The Street – Serving a variety of snacks including popcorn, hot dogs, packaged snacks, fountain and bottled beverages.
Oscar’s Grouchy Grub – Serving a variety of tasty wraps, healthy salad options, fresh fruit cups and parfaits.
