Whether you're visiting with kids, friends, or flying solo, SeaWorld San Diego has a great mix of excitement and education. Here’s everything worth seeing, riding, and doing to help you maximize your visit.
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Animal Encounters & Exhibits
Thrill Rides & Attractions
Live Shows & Presentations
Dining & Snacks
Souvenirs & Shopping
Photo Ops & Experiences
Animal Encounters & Exhibits
Get up close with marine life and learn about ocean conservation.
Watch dolphins play and interact with trainers
Dolphin Point
See clever sea lions and playful otters
Sea Lion & Otter Stadium
You can watch the Orca whales swim underwater at the viewing station
Orca Underwater Viewing
View rescued sea turtles
Turtle Reef | Animal Viewing | SeaWorld San Diego
Walk through an underwater shark tunnel
California Up-Close Shark Tour - San Diego
A chilly exhibit with Antarctic penguins
Penguin Encounter
Touch pools with sharks, rays, and cleaner fish
Explorer's Reef | Aquariums & Exhibits | SeaWorld San Diego
Encounter beluga whales and walruses
Beluga Whales | Animal Viewing | SeaWorld San Diego
See Flamingos enjoying the San Diego weather
Flamingos | Animal Viewing | SeaWorld San Diego
Great experience to learn about Jellyfish!
Jewels of the Sea: The Jellyfish Experience - San Diego
Thrill Rides & Attractions
High-energy rides for thrill-seekers and coaster lovers.
A straddle-seat snowmobile-style coaster that launches you on a rescue mission through icy twists and turns
Arctic Rescue - San Diego
California’s tallest, fastest, and longest dive coaster
Emperor
A fast multi-launch roller coaster
Electric Eel Roller Coaster I SeaWorld San Diego
A family-friendly launch coaster and lots of fun!
The Manta Ride Offers Thrills at SeaWorld - San Diego Roller Coaster ...
Water ride with coaster elements
Journey to Atlantis
River raft ride great for hot days
Shipwreck Rapids
A swing ride with ocean views
Tentacle Twirl | Ocean Explorer | SeaWorld San Diego
Spinning family ride themed around a sea turtle mission
Riptide Rescue Spinning Ride I SeaWorld San Diego
Scenic ride over Mission Bay
Bayside Skyride
Enjoy breathtaking views up to a hundred miles in every direction, from the beauty of Mission Bay to the deep blue of the Pacific Ocean to our San Diego’s historic skyline.
Skytower
Live Shows & Presentations
My favorite are the Interactive and educational shows with a splash of entertainment.
Educational show about killer whales
Orca Encounter
Comedic sea lion show
Flippers, Facts, and Fun: The Sea Lion Experience | SeaWorld San Diego
Watch bottlenose dolphins leap and play
Dolphin Adventures | Live Presentation | SeaWorld San Diego
Dining & Snacks
Fuel up between rides with park favorites and sit-down meals.
urgers, salads, and hearty meals. Grab your food and an outdoor table
Shipwreck Reef Cafe
BBQ and smoked meats
Calypso Bay Smokehouse
From fried chicken to great deserts!
The Chicken Snack Shack
Rozen drinks, Italian ice and frozen custards
Rita’s Ice
Great place to grab a scoop or two in a cup or cone.
Dreyer's Ice Cream Parlor
Have some pizza while watching the Manta roller coaster go by
Manta Pizza | Dining | SeaWorld San Diego
Souvenirs & Shopping
Take home a reminder of your fun time at SeaWorld
Plush animals, clothing, and themed gear
SeaWorld Store
Photo Ops & Experiences
Capture the moment with these iconic park spots.
Underwater shark tunnel
California Up-Close Shark Tour - San Diego
With dolphins in the background
Dolphin Point
Great place to get photos with Orca
Orca Viewing or Orca Statue
Scenic Skyride photos over Mission Bay
Bayside Skyride
Great views of SeaWorld and some pretty pictures
Skytower
Extras & Upgrades
Enhance your experience with behind-the-scenes and skip-the-line perks.
Feed and touch dolphins, penguins, or sloths
San Diego Animal Encounters & Tours
Get the best views for popular shows
Reserved Seating for Shows
Eat and drink once per hour at participating restaurants
Why SeaWorld's All-Day Dining is Deliciously Worthwhile
Skip the line on select rides
Quick Queue
Private tours and custom itineraries
Ultimate VIP Tours - Exclusive Ride & Animal Access | SeaWorld San Diego
Tickets & Tips
Make the most of your SeaWorld San Diego visit with these insider tips. Find out the best ways to buy tickets (and save money), when to arrive for shorter lines, how to navigate the park efficiently, and which upgrades are worth it—like Quick Queue p...
Buy your tickets in advance to get the best deal
SeaWorld Tickets
My top tip is to check both the online prices and the annual ticket prices. It was cheaper for me to buy an annual ticket with a free guest pass for my husband than for me to buy two individual admissions. Plus the annual pass came with free parking ...
SeaWorld San Diego Ticket Tips
Arrive early, if you want shorter lines or the best seats
Best Time to go to SeaWorld San Diego
If you don't like lines or are going on a busy day you can purchase Quick Queue or All-Day Dining
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