Located in Southern Calif., SeaWorld San Diego is great family outing for those who have an interest in sea life or just want a day of fun. Watch in awe as Shamu leaps into the air, scream as you drop down a waterfall on the Journey to Atlantis ride, or get an up-close look at sharks in the Shark Encounter exhibit. Kids will love learning about and viewing a variety of ocean-loving animals, including penguins, dolphins, turtles, sharks, killer whales, polar bears and sea lions. The mix of entertainment and education makes Sea World the perfect place to spend a day with the family.
Shows at Sea World San Diego
Children will love sitting in the "splash zone" and soaking up the entertainment at the animals shows. The following shows are currently playing and will entertain both kids and adults as animals perform feats that are breathtaking.
- Shamu Show: Believe: With a narrated story about following your dreams cast on rotating movie screens, this show combines killer whale acrobatics with a multimedia presentation.
- Sea Lions LIVE: This show is hilarious and adorable as sea lions interact with trainers in a Saturday Night Live-type skit. Clyde and Seamore the sea lions are joined by their cute little sidekick OP Otter.
- Blue Horizons: Sea and sky entertainment come together as dolphins perform stunts and trainers twirl through the sky doing acrobatics. With a dramatic stage, a variety of feathered friends and a musical soundtrack, this extravaganza is worth watching.
- Lights. Camera. Imagination!: Young ones will get a kick out of this 4-D movie featuring Sesame Street friends who encourage the audience to use their imagination.
- Pets Rule!: You won't see any water or sea life in this show. Here you'll find dogs, cats and birds doing tricks to amaze the audience.
Rides at Sea World San Diego
After taking in a few shows, the kids will enjoy jumping on some thrill rides. Whether young or old, there's something for everyone. The following rides will spin, fly, or rock you to some fun.
- Journey to Atlantis: This roller coaster twists, turns and drops...in water!
- Shipwreck Rapids: Be prepared to get wet. This inner tube-type ride flows down rapids and beneath waterfalls.
- Wild Arctic Ride: This motion-based movie ride mimics a flight to the Arctic.
- Bayside Skyride: Take to the sky on this ride that hovers over Mission Bay. The six-minute gondola ride costs $4.
- Skytower: Rise high into the sky to get an overall view of the park and surrounding area. Cost is $4.
- Sesame Street Bay of Play: Little ones will find joy in the following kiddie rides; Elmo's Flying Fish, Oscar's Rocking Eel, Abby's Sea Star Spin.
Exhibits at Sea World San Diego
One of the most exciting things about visiting SeaWorld is the chance to get a close look at the animals. From flamingos to eels, the following exhibits allow guests to interact with or gawk at creatures that will delight them.
- Shark Encounter: Walk through a tunnel that takes you into a shark infested 280,000-gallon tank.
- Wild Arctic: Experience the unique white beluga whales.
- Rocky Point Preserve: Pet a dolphin and watch sea otters.
- Shamu Close Up: View the killer whales underwater behavior.
- Penguin Encounter: Check out Adelie, gentoo, macaroni, emperor and king penguins as they frolic in a natural habitat.
- Forbidden Reef: Ever wondered what a bat ray feels like? Touch one and find out.
- Sesame Street Bay of Play: Kids will love splashing in the water features, climbing the ropes and crawling through the tunnels.
- California Tide Pool: Tickle a starfish in this touch tank.
- Pacific Point: Watch sea lions and seals indulge in a tasty lunch.
- Freshwater Aquarium: View a variety of freshwater fish, eels and stingrays in this aquarium.
- Aquarium de la Mer: See which fish thrive in salt water.
- World of the Sea Aquarium: This tank gives a glimpse of sea life that calls warm water home, as well as an exhibit that mimics the local waters of San Diego.
- Flamingo Cove: Feed the flamingos.
With the opportunity to watch, ride and touch, families will have a wonderful day exploring SeaWorld San Diego and getting to know the animals that call it home.
Sources: SeaWorld San Diego
Sharael Kolberg - With a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from the University of Hawaii, Sharael combines her interest in family travel with her passion for ...
