Reviews
SeaWorld San Diego is a top place to visit when you’re in Southern California. I’ve been several times when I was younger, and we have been going once a month since we got passes back in September. The passes were a great deal price wise, and they don’t require reservations to enter. The biggest draw is the opportunity to create great family memories while learning about sea life, and potentially sparking an interest in our kids. I recommend getting there at least a half an hour early, so you can be a head of the crowds, especially if you want to hit one of the most popular rides. Though choosing to go off season, not the summertime, the park doesn’t see to be overly crowded, and even better on a weekday. We found navigating the park to be a little confusing, so download a map ahead of time, and check out where some of the most popular attractions are Electric Eel, Journey to Atlantis, Manta. The list the attractions that are closed at the entrances to the parking lot, so check that out as you enter. The shows play a few times each day, so check the website for that, or you can ask an employee. I’m not a fan of the food. It seems like overpriced cafeteria food. We’ve started to leave the park to eat, but that might not be an option for a day visit, where you can easily loose an hour or more. I do appreciate the opportunity to see unique animals, and respect their conservation efforts.
My family and I visited for the first time. I was actually impressed. SeaWorld not only has sea creatures, but it also has coaster rides that will challenge other parks. It is along the sea so you get a nice sea breeze. We were delighted with the whale shows, the dolphins, seals, etc... You will see trees and plants that are beautiful. Explore the area and I guarantee you will find something special to you or your loved ones. For the price, my family and I had a wonderful time and would recommend to anyone trying to have a relaxing and enjoyable time. The only negative thing I can say is that parking was $30. For a regular car, but I felt a little better when I heard that proceedings go to protecting the sea mammals and rescues. Bless you all and wish you a happy time with your family.
Went here a couple years ago without kids and enjoyed their shows, animals, rides and amenities. Fast forward a couple years and now I have two little girls. We went during the Sesame Street event and it was such perfect timing. They had a good amount of rides for the little ones that my husband and I were able to get on also. My girls had such a blast! Their shows are still pretty amazing. But a couple years ago I remember them being a bit more impressive because during the dolphin show, performers were diving way up high and it was just more entertaining. All the animals seem very happy to me. You can tell by the way they interact with their trainers. They seem healthy, active, and stimulated. Although, they can take the time to clean the glass of their tanks. There’s some algae growing on them. There are a lot of rides for children and adults. A lot of food stops and carts. Lots of gift shops. They have more events now than back then. All in all, this place is worth checking out when you’re in the San Diego area!
Excellent family experience. Lines for rides were reasonable. Rides were fun for all ages. Shows are still great. Upgraded to meal pass and the food was surprisingly good for a theme park. I have nothing negative to say except I wish we had gone sooner.Visited onWeekendWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedYesPrice for adult entry$31+
We got the meal deal, which was worth it for my boys. That kept them full and was fun for them to try different restaurants and food. You can get an entree, dessert and a drink every hour. It was $30 extra. I love the exhibits where you are allowed to touch the animals. The shows are the best! The trainers show a little bit of the relationship they have with the animals and have the animals show some things they can do. They also have them splash the people. There are a few rides also.
Loved every minute. The rides and scenery were wonderful. Get the $21.00 ticket that allows you eat or drink once each hour you are there for no additional charge at the restaurants. What a great deal.Visited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedYesPrice for adult entry$31+
It was okay. We’ve been to the one in Orlando which seems laid out better. The map feature was helpful because the layout of the park is confusing. Also no one hour warning before they shut down. We did all day dining but when park is only open 6.5 hours and it takes 1 hr in some places to get food, it may not be worth it if you can just squeeze in one meal. Would recommend eating a brunch as soon as you get in and again at lunch or late afternoon. Bathrooms are wet everywhere. Like everywhere. Like the toilet vomits water in the stalls. They don’t do paper towels here. I wish they had a shoe wash station upon exiting the park. DO get at least 1 souvenir cup without the topper. Unlimited free refills for your first day. Use it to fill up other bottles/cups. Great deal at $18.99 when a single fountain drink is $4.99 It was still a decent experience. Not as crowded as expected. Great views.
Really enjoyed most of our day. My son did the swimming with dolphins experience for his birthday and I think it was the best present ever! My only "issue" is the dining. The lines are very long and we spent way too much time trying to get food. Then it was difficult to find a place to sit. Food price wasn't too bad for an amusement park. Consider the food pass.
Lots of fun and plenty to do for everyone in the family. We went on a weekday in July 2022 and we got the All Day Dining Pass. It is a great deal, but it felt like the restaurants that accepted the pass were purposely going slower. We were in line for a restaurant when it closed and once they closed the line it was moving nearly 3 times faster. Not sure if it was an abnormal day or not as far as our All Day Dining Pass experience was. It would have also been nice to have the option to use it for a snack or even bottles of water throughout the day, but there was no easy way to do that. Overall it was a great park and experience, but I would anticipate long and slow lines for the All Day Dining Pass restaurants.
Beautiful place, lot of attractions for kids and no queues, dolphin show was great. They are beautiful animals and have been taken care very well inside. ORCA - whale show was amazing. Beautiful creature and showed all skills. They performed very well to a new skills about shapes and they did amazing job. It was great. Less crowded.
