SeaWorld San Diego
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Description
SeaWorld San Diego is a marine mammal park and oceanarium cum amusement park located inside Mission Bay Park in San Diego. It is known for its orca (killer whales) and dolphins shows (they are separate), aquariums (nearly 20 of them) as well as rides and roller coasters.
Access & Transport
Address: 500 Sea World Drive, San Diego The park is close to exit 21 of the I-5 and from the I-8 exit on W Mission Bay Dr. From downtown, take the trolley blue line and then bus 9 from 'Old Town' station. From the airport, it is only an 8 km drive
Instructions & Recommendations
Refer to the following guide for accessibility and heigh restrictions info: https://seaworld.com/san-diego/park-info/accessibility-guide/ Exact Park hours can be found here: https://seaworld.com/san-diego/park-info/theme-park-hours/ Do consider the annual pass and multi-park options if you live in the USA
Environmental & Social
Good record with an impressive number of marine animal rescues (https://seaworld.com/san-diego/commitment/animal-rescue-rehabilitation/) and involvement in conservation activities + end of orca breeding program Rides are energy intensive though, so some carbon footprint.
Conclusion
It is really only worth going for the orca and sea lions shows with some of the rides also fun but nothing very original. Stay away from all the 'upgrades' to get the best value. The PE ownership shows...
Key positive
High quality marine mammal shows
Good activity for families
Key negative
Ethical issues around the shows
Average ride qualities
Can end up being an expensive day out
Suitability
Not all rides are accessible for children and visitors with reduced mobility (height and mobility requirements for safety reasons)
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
August 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 25m
est. visit time:5h
Start of Season 1:Jun, 15
MONDAY10:00 - 21:00
TUESDAY10:00 - 21:00
WEDNESDAY10:00 - 21:00
THURSDAY10:00 - 21:00
FRIDAY10:00 - 22:00
SATURDAY10:00 - 22:00
SUNDAY10:00 - 22:00
Start of Season 2:Aug, 12
MONDAY10:00 - 17:00
TUESDAY10:00 - 17:00
WEDNESDAY10:00 - 17:00
THURSDAY10:00 - 17:00
FRIDAY10:00 - 17:00
SATURDAY10:00 - 20:00
SUNDAY10:00 - 19:00