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SeaWorld® San Diego

Embark on an unforgettable adventure at SeaWorld® San Diego, where thrilling rides and immersive experiences bring the ocean to life. Enjoy exciting and educational attractions, live shows, and exhibits that create fun and meaningful experiences, and become inspired to care about animals and ocean conservation. With its perfect blend of high-energy thrills, hands-on learning, seasonal entertainment, and unforgettable animal interactions, SeaWorld® San Diego offers a full day of excitement and discovery for guests of all ages.

San Diego CityPASS includes:

Single-Day Ticket — Entry includes animal exhibits, now featuring the all-new Shark Encounter, presentations and rides.

After expert care at SeaWorld San Diego’s Rescue Center, a rehabilitated harbor seal returns to the Pacific with a renewed chance to survive — and thrive — in the wild.

The Dolphin Adventures presentation showcases the intelligence of these remarkable marine animals through synchronized behaviors, problem-solving skills, and dynamic interactions.

Highlights

  1. 01.

    Start your journey at SeaWorld® San Diego with the all-new Arctic Rescue, the West Coast’s fastest and longest straddle coaster — launching riders on a high-speed snowmobile-style adventure through icy turns while spotlighting SeaWorld’s commitment to Arctic animal rescue. For more coaster excitement, take the plunge on Emperor, California’s tallest, fastest and longest dive coaster, with a 90-degree drop and soaring loops. Families can glide on Manta, a smooth, multi-launch coaster that mimics the movements of a giant manta ray for an exhilarating, yet accessible thrill.

  2. 02.

    For awe-inspiring marine life encounters, dive into the deep at the all new Shark Encounter, with jaw-dropping, close-up views in an immersive ocean adventure you won’t forget. Step into the award-winning Jewels of the Sea: A Jellyfish Experience, where glowing jellyfish drift through three colorful galleries, a massive 14-foot viewing cylinder rises before you, and a 360° LED gallery surrounds you in an underwater dreamscape. Visit Turtle Reef for a close-up view of sea turtles and an interactive look into their conservation journey. Stop by Sea Lion Point to meet the park’s resident sea lions and harbor seals and learn about these curious, charismatic animals.

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    Wrap up your adventure with inspiring animal presentations, capped off by the all-new Ocean of Dreams drone show — a breathtaking celebration of ocean conservation. Gain a deeper understanding of orcas at Orca Encounter, where real scientific research comes to life in a powerful educational presentation. Then enjoy up-close moments with charming dolphins at Dolphin Point and watch them bring the energy day and night at Dolphin Stadium.

Get up close to sharks of every shape and size in the Shark Encounter exhibit. This immersive experience reveals the beauty, power and mystery of these fascinating ocean predators from a new perspective.

Orcas, the largest members of the dolphin family, are sometimes called "killer whales." You can witness the power and agility of these apex predators in the underwater viewing area of the Orca Encounter habitat, where live shows demonstrate their natural behaviors.

Visit SeaWorld® San Diego with CityPASS®

CityPASS tickets offer a great way to see SeaWorld® San Diego while saving you time and money.

San Diego CityPASS

Advice for Visitors

Tips

Check ride and attraction schedule updates before your visit.

SeaWorld® San Diego is cashless! Only card and mobile payments are accepted at all locations, including restaurants, retail stores, games, ticket windows, and parking toll booths. Only have cash? You can convert your cash to a Visa prepaid debit card at one of the multiple kiosks located throughout the park at no charge.

With the official SeaWorld app, get real-time information about the park, with all sorts of helpful and valuable features to help you make the most of your day, like exclusive offers and deals, up-to-the-minute ride wait times, and daily show times. You’ll also find an interactive map, insider park tips, and more. Available now in the App Store and Google Play.

Stay in touch with SeaWorld® San Diego on social media.
Instagram: @SeaWorldSanDiego
TikTok: @SeaWorldSanDiego
Facebook: /SeaWorldSanDiego

Learn more on the CityPASS® Blog about what you'll experience at SeaWorld® San Diego.

Attraction Features

Amenities

Dining: Dine with Orcas, Hibisco: Modern Mexican, Manta Pizza, Calypso Bay Smokehouse, Chicken Snack Shack, Dreyer's Ice Cream Parlor, High-Tide Brews, Coral Market

Shopping: A variety of themed shops throughout the park offer souvenirs and mementos, toys, apparel and accessories. You can enjoy your day without lugging around shopping bags; with SeaWorld’s free package pickup service, they’ll be waiting for you near the front gate at the end of day when you’re ready to leave.

Accessibility

Visit SeaWorld® San Diego’s website for information on services for guests with specific needs.

Parking/Transportation

Get directions and parking information.

Offers & Upgrades

Animal Tours & Interactions

Go beyond the exhibits and step into the heart of SeaWorld San Diego with intimate animal experiences. These behind‑the‑scenes encounters offer unmatched access, meaningful connections, and firsthand insight into how SeaWorld’s expert team cares for each animal. Prices vary by program.

Quick Queue

Skip the lines at SeaWorld's most popular rides and get one-time priority access to the Arctic Rescue roller coaster with a Quick Queue upgrade. Plus, enjoy reserved seating at participating shows and presentations. Prices start at $49.99 and vary by date.

All-Day Dining Deal

Eat and drink every 90 minutes at six participating restaurants for one low price with the All-Day Dining Deal. (Not valid for bottled water or alcoholic beverages.)

Contact Information & Hours

  • SeaWorld® San Diego
  • 500 Sea World Drive
  • San Diego, CA 92109

Open 365 days a year. Hours vary; check the schedule when planning your visit.

Arctic Rescue, the West Coast’s fastest and longest straddle coaster, launches riders on a high-speed snowmobile-style adventure through "icy" turns.

The family-friendly Tentacle Twirl ride combines spinning swings with a playful jellyfish theme.

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Easy to Use
Took my kids to San Diego and got the City pass. Super easy to use the tickets on the phone. They scan them and you're in to the park; no trying to keep up with the tickets anymore. The CityPASS will save you money and time. I'll use it again when I go back next time.
Absolutely no regrets..!!!!
This is a great deal and was our 2nd CityPass experience. Highly recommended. Of course, we crunched all the numbers to make sure it was. Tickets on the app, worked every time, at everyplace we visited. Do it..!!!
Best family vacation we've ever had!
We bought a city pass for our recent trip to San Diego and it was the best decision. We bought the Legoland plus 3 and we used it fully. We chose the Zoo, Aquarium and the Midway Museum. The pass was so easy to use and we had no issues anywhere. We were able to enjoy so many attractions and we saved a lot compared to the regular prices and we were able to buy the city pass in our home currency which was also really nice. Will definitely buy a city pass again in the future.
Loved sunny California!
The citypass was a great deal and very easy to use. This is the second time I have used it and I would do it again. Thank you for making things so easy!
CityPASS was great!
We bought CityPASS on our recent trip to San Diego and it was great. We saved enough money to do something extra special while we were there that made the trip unforgettable. The tickets we received from CityPASS worked seamlessly at all the attractions. Super easy and convenient.
San Diego CityPASS is rated 4.7 out of 5 by 347.
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Deal We purchased our CityPASS recently for our trip to San Diego. We purchased the packet for the San Diego zoo, the Maritime museum, the city cruise and then SeaWorld. The only thing I was disappointed in was SeaWorld. There was a lot of hype about it but it really was a letdown. Way overpriced once you're inside and really not a lot of interaction unless you paid a small fortune. All the other attractions were amazing and definitely worth the purchase of the CityPASS.
Date published: 2026-07-24
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great way to see attractions Great bargain. Easy to use to see the best attractions in San Diego. So happy we purchased for our trip to San Diego.
Date published: 2026-07-23
Rated 3 out of 5 by from Otherwise straight forward For Legoland I would have liked to know in the fine print it wouldn't have covered the water park (unless I somehow missed that).
Date published: 2026-07-23
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Easy to Use - Great Options! We LOVE CityPASS. We have purchased CityPASS for Seattle, Denver, New York, Toronto, San Diego and Chicago! It’s perfect for our family of three. It’s easy to book on the app and save the barcode in your wallet.
Date published: 2026-07-21
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Family Vacation to San Diego I just returned from my trip to San Diego. I bought City Pass because I had used this service before on other vacations. Having City Pass makes it easier to get into attractions. I will certainly use this service again in the future.
Date published: 2026-07-06
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