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General Information

• Fun Card
• SeaWorld Cares
• Attraction Closures
• Fireworks Schedule
• Admission
• Admission Includes
• Park Hours and Show Schedule
• Parking
• Wheelchair/Stroller Rental
• Ride Requirements
• Food and Beverage Policy
• Smoking Policy
• Security Procedures
• Park Brochure (Download)

• Park Map
• Will Call and Ticket Kiosks
• Kennel Services
• Lost and Found
• Lost or Stolen Passports
• Lockers
• ATM and Credit Cards
• Special Needs & Accessibility Guide
• Sign Up For Email Updates
• Information Center
• Mass Transit
• Inclement Weather
• Shamu Online Store






Fun Cards

    • 2010 Fun Card is valid through Dec. 31, 2010.


SeaWorld Cares

Help us care for the world we share. Get a child’s ticket to SeaWorld for only $5, and all proceeds will be donated to help wildlife conservation. Limit one $5.00 child’s ticket per each full priced adult admission. Please click here to learn about our SeaWorld Cares offer.


Attraction Closures

    • Dine With Shamu and Breakfast With Shamu are closed and will reopen at a later date.
    • Journey To Atlantis will be closed September 13-17, 2010.


Fireworks Schedule

    • Into the Blue
      • Aug. 23-27 (8:50 p.m.)
      • Aug. 28-29, Sept. 4-5 (9:50 p.m.)
      • Sept. 6 (8:50 p.m.)

Admission

Single-Day Admission.
    • $69 for guests age 10+
    • $59 for guests ages 3 through 9
    • Free for guests 2 years old and younger
More Ticket Options >


Admission Includes:

All shows, exhibits, aquariums and rides (with the exception of Skyride and Skytower*) are included with park admission. Food, dining experiences, merchandise, Behind-the-Scenes guided tours and animal interactions are optional and an additional cost. Advanced reservations can be made online under our Explore SeaWorld section. *Skyride and Skytower tickets may be purchased inside the park for $4 for one ride or $6 for two rides.


Park Hours, Ride Hours and Show Schedule

Opening and closing times vary by season.
Hours are extended during holiday periods and summer evenings (May through Labor Day).
Ride operating hours vary from normal park operating hours. Sesame Street Bay of Play opens one hour past park opening.
Please click here for our operating schedule for our hours of operation.


Parking

Click here to purchase your parking voucher online.

    • $12 for cars
    • $17 for RVs and campers
    • $8 for Motorcycle
    • $17 for Preferred

Wheelchair/Stroller Rental

Wheelchair access is provided at all shows and attractions. For safety reasons all strollers must be parked outside of most exhibits and attractions. SeaWorld is not responsible for strollers or their contents left unattended in the park. Guest must be 18 years or older to rent.
    • $43.50 (CA sales tax included) for electric
    • $12 (no tax charged) for manual
    • Stroller rates: $12 single | $17 double (no tax charged on either)
Reserve your wheelchair or stroller now >


Ride Requirements

Journey To Atlantis
42" (107 cm) or taller
    * Guests between 42” and 48” tall must be accompanied by a Supervising Companion (a Supervising Companion is a person 14 years of age or older).

Shipwreck Rapids

42" (107 cm) or taller
    * Guests between 42” and 48” tall must be accompanied by a Supervising Companion (a Supervising Companion is a person 14 years of age or older).

Wild Arctic

42" (107 cm) or taller
    * Guests between 42” and 48” tall must be accompanied by a Supervising Companion (a Supervising Companion is a person 14 years of age or older).

Sesame Street Bay of Play
Elmo's Flying Fish
- Oscar's Rocking Eel - Abby's Sea Star Spin
48" (122 cm) or taller
  * Guests under 48” tall must be accompanied by a Supervising Companion (a Supervising Companion is a person 14 years of age or older).
  * Hand held infants may not ride these rides.
  * Some of the Play Area elements have no height restrictions, but the ones that do vary according to the individual characteristics of that element.
  *Sesame Street Bay of Play opens one hour past park opening.

Skytower

48" (122 cm) or taller
  * Guests under 48” tall must be accompanied by a Supervising Companion (a Supervising Companion is a person 14 years of age or older).
  * Hand held infants are permitted to ride with a Supervising Companion (a Supervising Companion is a person 14 years of age or older).

Bayside Skyride

56" (142 cm) or taller
  * Guests under 56” tall must be accompanied by a Supervising Companion (a Supervising Companion is a person 14 years of age or older).
  * Hand held infants are permitted to ride with a Supervising Companion (a Supervising Companion is a person 14 years of age or older).
Additional information regarding the accessibility of our rides may be found in the Accessibility Guide.


Food and Beverage Policy

Restaurants and concession stands are conveniently located throughout the park. Hard and soft coolers, glass containers, food such as sandwiches, meals, snacks etc..., and flavored drinks may not be taken into the park. Water bottles may be taken into the park. For your convenience, picnic areas are available outside the park adjacent to the entrance/exit plaza. If leaving the park to enjoy your food, please have your hand stamped for re-admittance. Guests with medical diets or baby formula should speak with a park representative for assistance before entering the park.


Smoking Policy

For your convenience, SeaWorld provides Designated Smoking Areas for our guests. Please refer to the park map for directions to these areas.


Security Procedures

SeaWorld San Diego has increased security procedures, which may result in slight delays while entering the park. As a part of this process:
    • All bags, backpacks, and packages are subject to inspection prior to entering the park.
    • As a reminder, the following items are not permitted to be brought into SeaWorld for the safety of our animals and our guests: weapons, knives, any other type of sharp objects, straws, large hard or soft coolers, and any hazardous items or materials.
    • Please leave any unnecessary articles secured within your vehicle to expedite your entry into the park.
    • SeaWorld is not responsible for fire, theft, damage or loss of vehicle including articles left within.


Park Map

Printable Park Map (pdf)

Interactive Park Map


Will Call & Ticket Kiosks

Will call is located at the Will Call and Travel Vouchers Window just right of the Park Entrance turnstiles.
    • All Silver Annual and Platinum Passes sold online are Quick Ticket or "Kiosk Ready" eTickets that can be redeemed at any one of our fast and easy self-service Ticket Kiosks.
    • Ticket Kiosks are also available for purchasing tickets and passports with a credit card. Ticket Kiosks cannot redeem discounts or coupons.
    • Single-Day (excluding Group), Two-Day and Vacation Package tickets that are bought online are all "Turnstile Ready" eTickets that may be taken directly to the park entrance turnstiles for admission. There is no need to wait in a will call line.

Kennel Services

SeaWorld provides a pet facility for $10 on a first-come, first-serve basis. SeaWorld is not responsible for the pet.   Kennels are approximately 4ft by 8ft and are outside under some coverage. You must bring your own bowls and food.  The pet owner may use the water available onsite and may visit their pet throughout the day, as they desire.  Please refer to the Accessibility Guide for specific answers to access information for your assistance animal.


Lost and Found

Contact the Information Center inside and just right of the Entrance turnstiles to report lost children and lost and found items. SeaWorld is not responsible for lost, missing or stolen personal property.
Send us an email for any Lost and Found inquiries: SWC-LostandFound@seaworld.com

Lost or Stolen Annual Passes
Reprints will be issued at the Will Call/Voucher window just outside and to the right of the Entrance turnstiles. Adults must present valid government-issued photo identification in order to receive their reprinted passports. A $5 replacement fee will be assessed for lost or stolen passports.


Lockers

All Day Lockers are located adjacent to the Reservation Center.  Stop by the Rental Center to check availability.

    • $9.00

Single use lockers also available at:
    • $1.25 Inside Sesame Street Bay of Play
      $1.25 Entrance to Journey To Atlantis $1.25 Entrance to Shipwreck Rapids
    • $1.50 Located by Exit turnstiles in the Main Gate Plaza.

ATM and Credit Cards

US Bank ATMs are located throughout the park. MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover and JCB are accepted at all ticket booths, restaurants and gift shops with proper identification. Sorry, personal checks not accepted.

Special Needs and Accessibility Guide
Click here to view the SeaWorld San Diego Accessibility Guide >


Information Center

The Information Center is located just inside the park to the right of the Main Entrance. Team members can assist you with the following:

    • Visitor information (hotels, campsites, points of interest)
    • Guides for guests with disabilities
    • Show information for the hearing impaired
    • Travel assistance
    • Lost and found
    • Lost children's center
    • General park information and assistance.


Mass Transit

The Metropolitan Transit System offers daily bus service from the Old Town Transit Center to SeaWorld via routes 8 & 9. Bus service is approximately a 15 minute ride and four miles away. The Old Town Transit Center offers connections to Amtrak, Coaster and other bus service. For more information visit www.sdcommute.com


Inclement Weather

SeaWorld will remain open during inclement weather.  Some of the parks outdoor shows, rides and attractions may be temporarily impacted.  Refunds and rain checks will not be issued due to inclement weather.   back to top


Shamu Online Store

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