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There's no place in the world like SeaWorld San Diego. Touch and feed dolphins, count the teeth on a shark and come face-to-face with a polar bear.
Operating since 1964
Annual Visits: 4,000,000
Address
500 SeaWorld Drive
San Diego, CA 92109
Brave the waves on Shipwreck Rapids. Venture into the tail-chasing, ruckus-raising world of your pet in Pets Rule! And just try to stay dry when world-famous Shamu comes a-splashing. The attractions are endless.
With more than 100 million visitors since its opening on March 21, 1964, SeaWorld is San Diego’s No. 1 tourist attraction and one of the most popular marine parks in the world. The founding principles of education, entertainment, research and conservation make SeaWorld San Diego an ideal place to learn about, enjoy and gain an appreciation for some of the ocean’s most fascinating creatures.
Spread out over more than 189 acres on beautiful Mission Bay Park, SeaWorld is known for spectacular animal shows, interactive attractions, aquariums, rides and dining facilities.

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Shamu Show: Believe — is a spectacular show at Shamu Stadium which seats 5,500. During the show “Believe,” a trainer slides up on stage with Shamu in this visually-stunning show.

Cirque de la Mer (May 26–Sept. 3) — Performed at the Amphibitheater which seats 2,800. “Cirque de la Mer,” acrobats perform on and over Mission Bay.
Blue Horizons (May 2010)
Shamu's SkySplash (Spring 2010)
Pets Rule! — Pets Playhouse seats 2,100
Sesame Street presents Lights, Camera, Imagination! in 4-D ( a unique 4-D movie opening in March) — Mission Bay Theater seats 720
Shamu Rocks (during Spring into Night and Summer Nights) — Shamu Stadium seats 5,500
Sea Lions Tonight (Spring 2010)
Sea lions LIVE
Sea Lions Tonight (Spring 2010)
Journey to Atlantis - is a thrilling water coaster, featuring twists and turns, and a splashy, 60-foot plunge.
Theme park admission for a family can easily run into the hundreds of dollars, so look for discounts. Sometimes coupons appear on milk cartons and soda cans; check Web sites for printable coupons, discount days-deals for senior citizens or two-for-ones. And contact the nearest Convention and Visitors Bureau for coupons. Click here for more tips
SeaWorld San Diego
500 SeaWorld Drive
San Diego, CA 92109
SeaWorld is located off Interstate 5 in San Diego. Exit SeaWorld Drive and follow signs to the park.
(800) 25-SHAMU
(619) 226-3929
Official Website: SeaWorld®
Admission to Seaworld San Diego
Single-Day Admission.
$69 for guests age 10+.
$59 for guests ages 3 through 9.
Free for guests 2 years old and younger.
Credit Cards SeaWorld accepts Visa, Master Card, American Express, Discover Card and JCB for admission, parking, and purchases of merchandise and meals at all major eateries, including Shipwreck Reef Café, the Hospitality Center Deli, Mango Joe’s, Mama Stella’s Pizza Kitchen and Calypso Bay Smokehouse.
Directions Off I-5 on SeaWorld Drive on Mission Bay, 10 minutes north of downtown San Diego and the San Diego International Airport and Amtrak’s downtown station. From I-5: exit SeaWorld Drive, follow signs to park entrance. From I-8 west: take West Mission Bay Drive exit onto Ingraham Street and follow signs.
Getting to Seaworld San Diego by bus
The Metropolitan Transit System offers daily bus service from the Old Town Transit Center to SeaWorld via routes 8 & 9. The 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
Guests with Disabilities
SeaWorld provides special parking, restrooms, telephones and access to shows, attractions and meal facilities for guests with disabilities. Select shows and attractions have assistive-listening devices. On the first Saturday of each month, SeaWorld provides ASL interpreters at select shows, presentations and exhibits. For more information about services for guests with disabilities, visit www.seaworld.com and click on Park Information, General Information, then Special Needs & Accessibility Guide. Access brochures are available at SeaWorld Guest Relations. For TDD call (619) 226-3907.
Hours of operation
Opening and closing times vary by season. Hours are extended during holiday periods, such as Spring into Night (select dates March 15–May 18) and Summer Nights (select dates May 24–Sept. 1). For current hours, call (800) 25-SHAMU (press 1), or visit www.seaworld.com.
Parking
Cost is $12 for cars; $17 for recreational vehicles, campers and preferred parking; and $8 for motorcycles (free for Silver and Platinum Passport members).
Pet Facility
Kennel rentals are available at SeaWorld’s parking lot entrance for $10 per kennel.
Click here for a list of hotels near Seaworld San Diego.
Seaworld San Diego Printable Coupon - Download a coupon to save $6 on Single-Day Admission. Expires 12/31/2010
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SeaWorld
500 SeaWorld Drive
San Diego, CA 92109
(800) 25-SHAMU
Note:
The 2010 Fun Card is valid through Dec. 31, 2010 and is not valid for admission May 30, July 3-4 and Sept. 5, 2010.
Seaworld Money Saving Tip
To save the $12 parking fee at Seaworld and help the environment at the same time, consider taking the
Mass Transit to the park.
The Metropolitan Transit System offers daily bus service from the Old Town Transit Center which is only four miles away from SeaWorld via routes 8 & 9. Bus service is approximately a 15 minute ride. The Old Town Transit Center offers connections to Amtrak, Coaster and other bus service. For more information visit www.sdcommute.com