SeaWorld San Diego
SeaWorld San Diego is a theme park in Mission Bay Park in San Diego, California. Its 2025 visitor count was 4M. Look also at Mexico–United States border wall, 17 mi away.
A theme park inside San Diego
Open year Round
SeaWorld San Diego is open year-round. When to go ↓
16 rides and 5 roller coasters
Including 2 water rides, on 189 acres. Open since 1964. About ↓
You can stay in San Diego
SeaWorld San Diego is inside San Diego, which has 508 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 67–83°. When to go ↓
An airport 3 miles away
San Diego (SAN) has airline service, about 3 miles from SeaWorld San Diego.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Highs and lows by month
The weather near SeaWorld San Diego shifts through the year, as below.
SeaWorld San Diego
SeaWorld San Diego is a theme park in Mission Bay Park in San Diego, California. It is a marine mammal park, oceanarium, public aquarium, and marine animal rehabilitation center. It opened in 1964 as the first theme park in the SeaWorld chain. Both the park and the chain are owned and operated by United Parks & Resorts.
SeaWorld San Diego is a member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). Adjacent to the property is the Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute, which conducts marine biology research and provides educational and outreach programs on marine issues to the general public.
- Type
- Theme park
- Season
- year Round
- Rides
- 16 · 5 roller coasters · 2 water rides
- Area
- 189 acres
- Owner
- United Parks & Resorts
- Established
- 1964
- Wikipedia readers
- 49K a year
Rooms near SeaWorld San Diego
The closest lodging is in San Diego (508) and Coronado (32).
- 1Mexico–United States border wall
- 2Snapdragon Stadium
- 3Petco Park
- 4San Diego Zoo
- 5Pechanga Arena
- 6Balboa Park
- 7Whaley House
- 8USS Midway Museum
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From SeaWorld San Diego | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego | in town | — | 508 401 hotels · 27 motels · 25 inns & B&Bs · 17 lodges & cabins · 20 hostels · 13 campgrounds · 5 RV parks | 1,406,106 | $907K | C− |
| Coronado | 9 mi southeast | 15 min | 32 24 hotels · 3 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins | 21,094 | $2,000K | C |
| Chula Vista | 16 mi southeast | 25 min | 44 27 hotels · 7 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 3 campgrounds · 5 RV parks | 275,533 | $759K | C |
| National City | 10 mi southeast | 15 min | 14 10 hotels · 4 motels | 57,807 | $612K | D |
| Carlsbad | 25 mi north | 40 min | 68 57 hotels · 5 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds | 112,260 | $1,257K | C+ |
| El Cajon | 16 mi east | 25 min | 20 12 hotels · 6 motels · 2 RV parks | 101,755 | $682K | C− |
| La Mesa | 12 mi east | 20 min | 11 8 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins | 59,914 | $812K | C |
| Encinitas | 20 mi north | 30 min | 26 15 hotels · 3 motels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 60,736 | $1,647K | B |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
After SeaWorld San Diego
These well-known places are within 18 miles.
Big draw117 mi LandmarkMexico–United States border wall
Big draw26 mi Stadium & arenaSnapdragon Stadium
36 mi Stadium & arenaPetco Park
45 mi Zoo & aquariumSan Diego Zoo4.0M visitors a year
5in town TheatrePechanga Arena
65 mi Park & preserveBalboa Park
72 mi MuseumWhaley House
85 mi MuseumUSS Midway MuseumPhoto credits
Mexico–United States border wall: Földhegy, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Snapdragon Stadium: Terrible Tim, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Petco Park: Mds08011, CC BY 4.0 · San Diego Zoo: en:User:Cburnett, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Pechanga Arena: Nehrams2020, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Balboa Park: Antoine Taveneaux, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Whaley House: Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 3.0 · USS Midway Museum: Christian David, CC BY-SA 4.0
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A visit to SeaWorld San Diego: questions
When is SeaWorld San Diego open?
Year-round.
Is SeaWorld San Diego in San Diego?
Yes. It’s inside San Diego, CA.
When is the best time to visit SeaWorld San Diego?
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, with highs of 67–83°.
How many people visit SeaWorld San Diego each year?
4,015,000 in 2025, according to Wikidata.
How far is SeaWorld San Diego from Irvine and Santa Ana?
About 70 miles northwest of Irvine and about 77 miles northwest of Santa Ana, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to SeaWorld San Diego?
San Diego (SAN), about 3 miles away.
How many roller coasters does SeaWorld San Diego have?
5, among 16 rides (including 2 water rides).
Where should I stay near SeaWorld San Diego?
San Diego (in town, 508 places to stay), Coronado (9 mi, 32 places to stay) and Chula Vista (16 mi, 44 places to stay).
Tips for visiting, from San Diego
There are no tips yet, so start one in San Diego’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.