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Rides & Thrills

Best Thrill & Family Rides in San Diego

Experience thrilling coasters, such as the all-new Electric Eel, a multi-launch coaster with high-energy twists, electrifying loops and inversions. SeaWorld is also the destination for kid-friendly fun, with rides perfect for the whole family, including Tentacle Twirl, Sea Dragon Drop, Elmo's Flying Fish in Sesame Street® Bay of Play and many more. From a soaking raft ride to a thrilling coaster to a leisurely gondola ride, SeaWorld San Diego’s mix of rides is one of the best in California.

Make sure to get Quick Queue to save time and skip the lines at our most popular attractions. Plus, get unlimited access to digital photos from our rides and popular photo locations with PhotoKey.

  • Shipwreck Rapids
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    Front-of-the-Line Rides

    Save time and skip the lines with Quick Queue. Enjoy SeaWorld with priority boarding access at the most popular rides. Height and safety restrictions apply.

  • Electric Eel

    Electric Eel

    The tallest, fastest roller coaster in San Diego is here – a multi-launch coaster with high-energy twists, electrifying loops and inversions.

    • High Thrill
  • Tidal Twister- Coming to SeaWorld San Diego in May 2019

    Tidal Twister | NEW 2019

    Coming in May 2019- Feel the thrill of this unique dueling roller coaster ride featuring high-speed turns and upside-down twists.

    • High Thrill
    • Roller Coaster
  • Abbys Sea Star Spin
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    Abby's Sea Star Spin

    Take the kids for some whirling, twirling fun on a classic spinning teacup ride. You control the spin with the wheel at the center of your starfish-inspired riding cup.

    • Good for Small Children
    • Low Thrill
  • Aqua Scout
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    Aqua Scout

    Laugh out loud as six mini submarines spin, bump, and bounce you around.

    • Good for Small Children
    • Low Thrill
  • Bayside Skyride
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    Bayside Skyride

    Take a break on this roundtrip skyride and treat yourself to beautiful views as you soar above the park and scenic Mission Bay on a gently gliding gondola. Guests under 56” must be accompanied by a Supervising Companion. Please note there is a $5 entrance fee for guests ages 3 and older.

    • Low Thrill
  • Elmos Flying Fish
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    Elmo's Flying Fish

    Younger kids love this up and down ride across an imaginary ocean – on a flying fish that looks surprisingly like a favorite Sesame Street® character – Elmo.

    • Good for Small Children
    • Low Thrill
  • Journey to Atlantis
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    Journey to Atlantis

    Inspired by one of the sea’s favorite legends, this flume ride explores a lost civilization, sending (and occasionally soaking) riders on an action adventure.

    • Roller Coaster
    • Water Rides
    • High Thrill
  • Manta
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    Manta

    Buckle up for a multi-media family launch coaster that lives up to its name. Two thrilling launches send riders soaring and diving in the spirit of world’s largest ray.

    • Roller Coaster
    • High Thrill
  • Octarock
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    Octarock

    Swing high and reach for the sky as the swing rocks back and forth.

    • Low Thrill
    • Good for Small Children
  • Oscars Rocking Eel
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    Oscar's Rockin' Eel

    Oscar the Grouch might be grumpy, but his eel pal is one slippery character! Hang on as he spins and slithers you along on a side-to-side slide of an adventure.

    • Good for Small Children
    • Low Thrill
  • Riptide Rescue

    Riptide Rescue

    Set out on your own sea turtle rescue mission aboard a boat on this classic spinner ride. But hold on — like SeaWorld’s actual rescues, it can take quite a few turns.

    • Medium Thrill
  • Sea Dragon Drop
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    Sea Dragon Drop

    Take an exciting ride on our child-sized shot-n-drop tower.

    • Good for Small Children
    • Low Thrill
  • Shipwreck Rapids
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    Shipwreck Rapids

    Cool off on one of Southern California’s favorite water rides. A winding river turns to rolling whitewater rapids before plunging through a waterfall finale.

    • Medium Thrill
    • Water Rides
  • Skytower

    Skytower

    Enjoy breathtaking views up to a hundred miles in every direction, from the beauty of Mission Bay to the deep blue of the Pacific Ocean to our San Diego’s historic skyline. Guests under 48” must be accompanied by a Supervising Companion. Please note there is a $5 entrance fee for guests ages 3 and older.

    • Low Thrill
  • Tentacle Twirl
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    Tentacle Twirl

    Take to the skies in this exciting, jellyfish-themed swing ride.

    • Low Thrill
  • Wild Arctic Ride
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    Wild Arctic

    Flight simulator meets daring adventure as you embark on a thrilling jet-helicopter ride. Soar through the breathtaking, perilous, icy landscapes of the Arctic Circle. Put yourself in your pilot’s hands as he maneuvers treacherous frozen peaks and valleys en route to Base Station Wild Arctic.

    • Medium Thrill
Rides and Roller Coasters

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