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Rides & Thrills

Best Thrill & Family Rides in San Diego

Experience thrilling coasters, led by Tidal Twister, the world's first dueling, horizontal infinity loop coaster, and 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.

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  • Shipwreck Rapids

    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.

  • Emperor

    Emperor - New in 2020

    Dangle and drop more than 90 degrees into a dive plunge with California’s first floorless dive coaster. Emperor, takes flight Coming 2020!

    • Roller Coaster
    • High Thrill
  • Electric Eel
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    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
    • Roller Coaster
  • Tidal Twister
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    Tidal Twister

    Feel the thrill of this unique dueling roller coaster ride featuring high-speed turns and upside-down twists. *Closed January 6 - February 28 due to annual maintenance.

    • High Thrill
    • Roller Coaster
  • Journey to Atlantis

    Journey to Atlantis

    Inspired by one of the sea’s favorite legends, this popular flume ride returns with an all-new look and smoother ride experience! Explore a lost civilization, and experience an action adventure with splashing thrills!

    • Roller Coaster
    • Water Rides
    • High Thrill
  • Abbys Sea Star Spin

    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

    Aqua Scout

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

    • Good for Small Children
    • Low Thrill
  • Bayside Skyride

    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 $6 entrance fee for guests ages 3 and older.

    • Low Thrill
  • Elmos Flying Fish

    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
  • Manta

    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

    Octarock

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

    • Low Thrill
    • Good for Small Children
  • Oscars Rocking Eel

    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

    Sea Dragon Drop

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

    • Good for Small Children
    • Low Thrill
  • Shipwreck Rapids

    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 $6 entrance fee for guests ages 3 and older. *Closed for annual maintenance.

    • Low Thrill
  • Tentacle Twirl

    Tentacle Twirl

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

    • Low Thrill
Rides and Roller Coasters

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