SeaWorld San Diego
Amusement park · CA, US
SeaWorld San Diego in CA, US. Operated by SeaWorld / Busch Gardens.
About
This park's official page lists: Pet-friendly (leashed).
Free admission.
This park's official page lists: Store / concessions, Wi-Fi.
Rides and attractions
- Arctic Rescue
- Area 64: Alien Outbreak
- Bayside Skyride
- Circus of the Damned
- Death Water Bayou Awakening
- Electric Eel
- Emperor
- I Know What You Did Last Summer: The Final Catch
- Journey to Atlantis
- Manta
- Nightmare Experiment Sweet DreamzZz
- Octarock
- Rescue Rafter
- Rescue Riders
- Riptide Rescue
- Sea Dragon Drop
- Simon's Slaughterhouse
- SkyTower
- Tentacle Twirl
- Tidepool Twist
- Aqua Scout
- Aquarium de la Mer
- Cirque de Neon
- Dolphin Adventures
- Flippers, Facts, and Fun
- Manta - Entrance
- Mission Bay Theater
- Rescue Jr.
- Shipwreck Rapids
- Wild Arctic Exhibit & Arctic Rescue Rollercoaster
At the park
- Shipwreck Rapids
- Bamboo Sharks Touch Pools
- Bat Ray Aquarium
- Bat Rays Pool
- Bayside Skyride
- California Tide Pool
- Cleaner Fish Touch Pools
- Dolphin Point
- Explorer's Reef
- Flamingos
- Freshwater Aquarium
- Jellyfish
- Ocean Explorer Animals
- Orca Underwater Viewing
- Penguin Encounter
- Penguins
- Sea Lion Point
- Sea Turtles
- Shark Encounter and Turtle Reef
- Sloth Encounter Check-in
- Sloths
- Wild Arctic
Shows and experiences
- Beluga In-Water Interaction
- Beluga Up-Close Encounter
- Dolphin Encounter
- Ultimate VIP Tour
- Orca Encounter
Events
- Seven Seas Food Festival
- Electric Ocean
- Spooktacular
- Howl-O-Scream
- Christmas Celebration
Places to eat
- All Fried Up
- Aqua Scout
- Bat Rays Pool
- California Tide Pool
- Calypso Bay
- Calypso Bay Smokehouse
- Coca Cola Market
- Coral Market
- Crepes
- Dine with Orcas
- Dine with Orcas (Shamu Stadium)
- Dippin' Dots
- Dippin' Dots Sundae Shop
- Dolphin Point
- Dryer's Ice Cream Parlor
- Electric Eel
- Explorer's Reef
- Explorers Café
- Fish Tacos
- Flamingos
- Hibisco Tacos and More
- Island Market
- Journey to Atlantis
- Manta
- Manta - Entrance
- Manta Pizza
- Ocean Explorer Animals
- Octarock
- Orca Underwater Viewing
- Penguins
- Pretzel Market
- Rescue Jr.
- Rescue Rafter
- Rescue Riders
- Riptide Rescue
- Rita's Italian Ice
- Sea Dragon Drop
- Sea Lion Point
- Sea Turtles
- Seven Seas booths (spring)
- Shark Encounter and Turtle Reef
- Shipwreck Rapids
- Shipwreck Reef Cafe
- Skytower
- Snack stands park-wide
- Sportsmen's Seafood
- Tentacle Twirl
- The Chicken Snack Shack
- The Waterfront
- Tidepool Twist
- Underwater Cantina
Before you go
- Outside food
- No outside food, coolers or glass; sealed water bottles are allowed. Picnic areas outside the gate with re-entry.
- Bag policy
- Bags and backpacks are not allowed on most rides; leave them with a non-rider or in a locker.
- Loose articles
- Secure all loose items before riding; many coasters allow nothing in pockets.
- Lockers
- Hourly lockers (about $2 first hour) at Electric Eel, Journey to Atlantis, Manta and Shipwreck Rapids; all-day lockers about $15 by Guest Services.
- Mobility
- Wheelchairs and ECVs rent inside the park near Guest Services (reserve online); ECV operators must be 16+. Mostly flat bayside setting.
- Disability access
- United Parks Ride Accessibility Program (IBCCES Accessibility Card) — United Parks Ride Accessibility Program; register for the IBCCES Accessibility Card (IAC) at accessibilitycard.org, then enroll at Guest Services. Confirm current process.
- Sensory
- Sensory-friendly support including quiet spaces and an accessibility guide; confirm Certified Autism Center status with Guest Services.
- First aid
- Near the park entrance — ask Guest Services for the exact location. — First aid staff during park hours; basic wound care; OTC remedies; quiet rest area; help arranging transport to urgent care. — Available throughout the park. — Multiple urgent care options in the Mission Bay / Point Loma area of San Diego.
- Limits
- Children under 3 enter for free
- Limits
- No outside food, beverages, or coolers are allowed to be brought into SeaWorld Orlando, except you may bring a bottle of water or a refillable water bottle
- Limits
- Our team of animal care, veterinary and animal rescue experts are available 24/7 to protect and return animals to the wild
- Limits
- Large hard or soft coolers, glass containers, food, drinks and picnic lunches may not be taken into SeaWorld Orlando park
- Tip
- Book wheelchairs and ECVs online in advance; availability is not guaranteed.
- Tip
- Enroll in RAP at Guest Services before heading to rides.
- Quiet spot
- Marine life habitat areas — The quieter habitat zones — penguin, dolphin, shark — provide shaded, lower-noise environments.
- Quiet spot
- Bayfront walk along Mission Bay — Open space with fresh ocean air and benches with minimal crowd pressure.
Facilities on the park map
1 arcade, 3 first aid station, 2 interactive play, 29 restroom, 20 water fountain.
Where to stay
- The Dana On Mission Bay
- Holiday Inn Express San Diego-Sea World Area
- Heritage Inn San Diego
- Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina
- Wyndham Garden San Diego near SeaWorld
- Paradise Point Resort and Spa
History
- Opened
- 1964
- Park opened
Nearby
- Cali Banh Mi
- King Crab
- Cocina De Barrio - Point Loma
- Urbane Cafe
- Denny's
- Starbucks
- It's A Taco Shop Mexican Food
- Domino's
- Bean Box
- Agave Taco Shop
- Red Marlin
- Jack in the Box
- Himalayan Palace
- McDonald's
- Wendy's
- Arby's
- Phil's BBQ
- Filiberto's Mexican Food
- Panara Bread
- Barefoot Bar & Grill