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Let’s Take an Elfie: Best Christmas Photo Spots at SeaWorld San Diego

December 3, 2020

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Christmas Celebration at SeaWorld San Diego

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… for a great photo! We have put together a list of some of the BEST spots at SeaWorld San Diego to take your ELFIE this year. 

el·fie noun
/elfē/
Definition: A selfie but make it Christmas 

Tag us in your photos @seaworldsandiego and use hashtag #SeaWorldElfie for a chance to be featured. 

1. Tunnel of Lights

Walk through a shimmering tunnel of over 5,000 lights that change colors and patterns along with the music! Snap a few photos or create your next TikTok video. Make sure to do a little holiday dancing and prancing!  

Tunnel of Lights at SeaWorld San Diego Christmas Celebration

Enjoy Hot Chocolate at SeaWorld San Diego Christmas Celebration

 

2. Santa's Sleigh at Sky Tower Lawn

Sleigh it at your photo shoot! Santa was kind enough to let us borrow his backup sleigh this holiday season. Grab your holiday crew and get your photo inside it! 

Christmas Sleigh at SeaWorld San Diego Christmas Celebration
Photo Credit: @Thehaasventures 

 

SeaWorld San Diego Christmas Celebration

 

3. Sesame Street Christmas Village

Here, treetops glisten with twinkling lights and families can enjoy physically distanced photo opportunities with everyone’s favorite furry friends in their festive holiday attire. 

Sesame Street Christmas Village at SeaWorld San Diego Christmas Celebration
Photo Credit: @veronicawleslie 

Sesame Street Christmas Village at SeaWorld San Diego Christmas Celebration

 

4. 25-Foot Christmas Tree at Wild Arctic Plaza

This tree features a star and starfish! Gaze in amazement at the twinkling lights and colorful magic of our 25-foot sea-themed Christmas tree, located at Wild Arctic plaza. *CLICK* 

Christmas Tree at SeaWorld San Diego Christmas Celebration

Christmas Celebration at SeaWorld San Diego

 

5. Sparkly Fish

‘Tis the season to sparkle. This spot is o-fish-ially a fan favorite! It’s up all year round, but it does remind us of giant *shiny* Christmas ornaments.  

Sparkly fish at SeaWorld San Diego Christmas Celebration

Sparkly Fish at SeaWorld San Diego Christmas Celebration
Photo Credit: @alex.isabella.t

6. Christmas Celebration Postcards

Oh good, you found a postcard big enough to fit all your Christmas wishes. Snap a pic, send it to your friends and say “wish you were here.” 

SeaWorld San Diego Christmas Celebration

 

7. Photos with Santa

There are a couple ways to snap a pic safely with Old Saint Nick this year. Head to the patio of Explorer’s Cafe for these photo ops:

Cookies with Santa: Enjoy Santa’s favorite snack while he tells you a Christmas story, all from your single-party outdoor table. Then take a physically distanced photo with the big man himself to commemorate the fun! Book your reservation. Reservation includes: cookies, 2 photos with frame, 1 photo ornament, 2 keychains, 2 magnets, 2 digital images, and a reusable bag. 

Photos with Santa: If you just want to grab a quick snap with Santa, reserve yours for free at the Christmas Shoppe. Available daily at 11:30 a.m., 1:15 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. Experience is free, but a Photo Key is available for purchase.

Santa at SeaWorld San Diego Christmas Celebration

Photos with Santa at SeaWorld San Diego Christmas Celebration

 

Take a photo at all of the Elfie spots around the park! You can find them on the park map indicated by this icon. 

Look for this icon on the SeaWorld San Diego Christmas park map

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 Let us know if you think any spots in the park should be added to our list!  

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