The San Diego branch of the famous SeaWorld franchise is brimming with family-friendly amusement, including adrenaline-fuelled rides, live shows and captivating animal performances.
An orca puts on a show at SeaWorld San Diego (Photo: Thank You (25 Millions ) views via Flickr / CC BY 2.0)
Spanning almost 200 acres in Mission Bay, the park draws vast numbers of visitors each year who flock here to immerse themselves in one of the world’s most iconic water-based theme parks. As well as teeming with enthralling rides, the park also puts on a range of interactive activities, including opportunities to get up close and personal with animals and exclusive behind-the-scenes guided tours that provide a fascinating insight into how the venue operates on a day-to-day basis.
When it comes to how to visit, there are several online vendors where you can purchase tickets to SeaWorld , but we would generally advise booking through the official website. As well as single-day tickets, there are also a wide choice of add-ons to pick from, including hotel packages and multi-park bundles. With so many options to wade through, it can be a bit of a challenge to find the right choice for you, so we’ve delved into the weeds and produced a thorough run-down of how to buy tickets for SeaWorld San Diego depending on your budget and needs.
Tickets
You might save a bit of money by booking via alternative websites, but overall we would recommend buying SeaWorld San Diego tickets at the venue’s official website.
There are multiple ticketing options available when booking through the SeaWorld San Diego official channels. Single-day tickets start at $59.99 for a fixed date, or for added flexibility you can buy an any-day ticket for $117.99. Alternatively, if you’d like to visit SeaWorld as well as other city attractions, there are bundled tickets that also include access to San Diego Zoo, San Diego Zoo Safari Park and Sesame Place water park. These kind of bundle packages expire 6 months from the date of purchase. Finally, families with younger children should look out for limited-time offers which allow kids aged 3 to 9 go free with a paid adult on an any-day ticket.
As well as standard one-day or any-day admission tickets, you can also purchase upgrades that include all-day dining, reserved seating, prepaid parking, and quick queue priority that lets you skip the lines for rides during your visits. Furthermore, when booking through the official website you can also buy special park experiences such as VIP tours, trainer for a day, and animal encounters that let you interact one-on-one with some of the venue’s resident creatures. For visitors seeking accommodation, there is also a Vacation Packages where you save money by booking hotels with partners, with park tickets included in the hotel rate.
Go San Diego Pass
If you’re intending to visit multiple attractions in San Diego, another option is a Go San Diego pass. Go San Diego offers savings of up to 50% off over 55 top attractions, including SeaWorld Diego, LEGOLAND, Birch Aquarium, USS Midway Museum and San Diego Natural History Museum. With an ‘Explorers Pass’, you can visit between two and seven attractions within 60 days, while an ‘All-Inclusive’ pass lets you visit as many attractions as you like over 3 days. Once you’ve purchased your pass, you simply download the free Go City app, then pick and choose attractions as you please. You don’t need to choose your attractions too far in advance, but it’s recommended to make a reservation before your visit.