Located along the shores of picturesque Mission Bay, SeaWorld San Diego has for years thrilled young and old alike with the wonders of the ocean and its inhabitants. The park has expanded into a destination from its humble beginnings way back in 1964. Sea World rests on 190 acres along the shore of Mission Bay, and offers you the chance to interact with all sorts of marine life, catch a killer whale show and hang out with some penguins. The park is also home to some pretty thrilling rides, which will certainly add to the excitement of your day. There are 7 animal attractions, 6 unique shows, 5 rides and the ever-popular Summer Nights, the seasonal extravaganza that features bright lights, live music and colorful fireworks.
Address: 500 SeaWorld Drive., San Diego, CA 92109 
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Shamu welcomes you!
A fixture since the beginning of the park, Shamu has thrilled (and soaked!) the young and the young at heart for years! Come and see what millions of folks are talking about.
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Come see the Seahorses!
Truly a magnificant animal (er, fish), the Seahorses here at Sea World San Diego thrill all those who stop by for a visit.
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Shark Encounter
Come face-to-face with sharks of all shapes and sizes at the Shark Encounter. This 280,000-gallon attraction features a 57-foot, walk-through acrylic tube running the length of the sharks' habitat. As you travel through the sharks' amazing world, you can view hundreds of fascinating sand tiger, bonnethead, blacktip and whitetip sharks.
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Dolphins at Rocky Point Preserve
Visit the Imagination Institute for the Inventor of the Year Award. Be shaken up by the demonstration of Professor Wayne Szalinski, who has made a very small discovery.
A two-part attraction, allows guests to see and learn about bottlenose dolphins and California sea otters. Guests can enjoy feeding the fun-loving dolphins at specified times each day and visit an underwater viewing area for an exciting look at the dolphins surfing and frolicking, while curious and furry sea otters dive for crabs and sea urchins nearby.
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Penguin Encounter
Chill out with nearly 350 Antarctic penguins at the Penguin Encounter, a snow-filled habitat where penguins swim and waddle in 25°F temperatures.
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Shamu's Happy Harbor
Climb aboard the "Wahoo Two," a ready-to-explore fun ship for pretend pirates docked right in the center of Shamu's Happy Harbor. Play your way through a crazy water maze, splash down cool slides, crawl through a sea of plastic balls, or create your own sand castle in more than 200 tons of sand.
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We are waiting to see you here!
With plenty to see and do, SeaWorld San Diego offers fun for the whole family. So why not spend some time here with us.
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Tropical Fish galore!
Sea World has one of the largest tropical fish collections anywhere in the world, outside of mother nature that is.
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Journey to Atlantis
Challenge the power of the sea on new Journey To Atlantis! Ride a mythical rush through uncharted waters where mysterious mists and unpredictable drops lurk around every turn! Journey To Atlantis twists you around serpentine turns, plunges you down eight stories of adrenaline-pumping exhilaration and drenches you in mystery!
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Hope to see you soon!
All of your friends here at Sea World San Diego are waiting for you to come visit. We hope to see you soon and have a great time here in San Diego.
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The animals are the main focus of the park, and the attractions here not only show off these beautiful creatures, but also help educate and preserve these animals for generations yet to come. Forbidden Reef, Penguin and Shark encounters, Rocky Point preserve, Wild Artic, the always-popular tide pools and Manatee rescue. Forbidden Reef allows you to feed California bat rays, come face to face with Moray eels and the hundreds of other inhabitants of the world's underwater caverns. Both the Penguin and Shark encounters offer an up close and personal experience with these two fascinating creatures.
One of the things that make Sea World such an attraction is the park's amusement rides. Part theme park and part giant aquarium, Sea World does offer some thrilling rides that will certainly get your blood running. Journey to Atlantis, Shipwreck Rapids, Wild Artic, Bayside Skyride, and the infamous Skytower offer thrill seekers a chance to get a bit of a rush in-between Shamu shows, lunch and Dolphin feedings. Of note, Journey to Atlantis is part roller coaster, part Commerson's dolphin exhibit where the coasters cars double up as Greek fishing boats (get ready to get wet!) and speed you around an elevated track, down roaring rapids and splashing into large pools and ponds. This is not for the faint of heart and is a great relief from those hot, summer days.
Getting Here and Getting Around
From North San Diego County/Orange County/Los Angeles:
Take I-5/405 South to Sea World Dr., exit and turn west towards SeaWorld's park entrance.
From North San Diego County Inland/Temecula/Las Vegas:
Take I-15 South to CA 163 South to CA 52 West to I-5 South to Sea World Dr., exit and turn west towards SeaWorld's park entrance.
From San Diego East County/Calexico/Phoenix:
Take I-8 West to I-5 North to Sea World Dr., exit and turn west towards SeaWorld's park entrance.
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SEAWORLD Parking & Park Information
Parking Rates: General - $10.00, Preferred Parking - $15.00.
Kennel Service: SeaWorld provides a pet facility for a nominal charge on a first-come, first-serve basis. SeaWorld is not responsible for the pet.
Dining ; You're invited to Dine With Shamu and enjoy a scrumptious all-you-can-eat buffet with SeaWorld's biggest star! As a guest, you'll eat at a reserved table alongside our killer whale habitat in an area restricted to our trainers, animal care specialists, and you - our VIP Guest. The park is also home to many other dining options.
Service Animals: Service animals are welcome at SeaWorld San Diego. The following guidelines will help you enjoy your visit with your service animal.
Safe ReturnŽ at SeaWorld: SeaWorld, in collaboration with the Alzheimer's Association has developed procedures to assist families when a young child or a person who is physically/mentally challenged or memory-impaired is lost in the park. These procedures are based on SAFE RETURN©, a national program of the Alzheimer's Association.
Parking availability and prices subject to change.
