SeaWorld San Diego Rides - California Theme Park

Best Thrill & Family Rides in San Diego

Emperor, the tallest, fastest, and longest dive coaster in all of California, will open in March 2022 - just in time for Spring Break.

Experience the heart-pounding thrills of Electric Eel, a multi-launch coaster with high-energy twists, electrifying loops and inversions, or Manta, with two thrilling launches that send riders soaring and diving in the spirit of world’s largest ray. Make a splash and cool off on Shipwreck Rapids! For kid-friendly fun, families are invited to enjoy Tentacle Twirl, Sea Dragon Drop, Octarock and Aqua Scout, plus Elmo's Flying Fish, Oscar’s Rockin’ Eel, and Abby’s Sea Star Spin located in Sesame Street® Bay of Play!*

Your safety is important to us

SeaWorld is committed to the health and safety of our guests, employees, and the animals in our care. We have worked diligently with state and local health officials, outside consultants and attraction industry leaders to enhance our already strict health, safety and cleanliness standards. These protocols and guidelines will be modified based on evolving industry standards and methodologies, public health and governmental directives, and advancing scientific knowledge on the transmissibility of COVID-19.

Health & Safety Info

*Ride availability is subject to change without notice.

Good for Small Children
High Thrill
Low Thrill
Medium Thrill
Roller Coaster
Water Rides

Emperor - Opening March 2022

Dangle and drop more than 90 degrees into a dive plunge with California’s first floorless dive coaster.
- Roller Coaster
- High Thrill
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
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
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
Shipwreck Rapids

Shipwreck Rapids is closed for annual maintenance
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
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
Bayside Skyride

Take a relaxing break and treat yourself to beautiful views on a gently gliding gondola that soars above the park and scenic Mission Bay. Guests under 56” must be accompanied by a supervising companion on this roundtrip ride in the sky. Please note, there is a $6 entrance fee for guests ages 3 and older. Pass Members ride Bayside Skyride for free!
- Low Thrill
Tentacle Twirl

Take to the skies in this exciting, jellyfish-themed swing ride.
- Low Thrill
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
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
Aqua Scout

Laugh out loud as six mini submarines spin, bump, and bounce you around.
- Good for Small Children
- Low Thrill
Octarock

Swing high and reach for the sky as the swing rocks back and forth.
- Low Thrill
- Good for Small Children
Sea Dragon Drop

Take an exciting ride on our child-sized shot-n-drop tower.
- Good for Small Children
- Low Thrill
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
Skytower

SkyTower is temporarily closed.
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.
- Low Thrill
Tidal Twister

Tidal Twister is temporarily closed.
Feel the thrill of this unique dueling roller coaster ride featuring high-speed turns and upside-down twists.
- High Thrill
- Roller Coaster

SeaWorld San Diego is open 365 days a year. For the safety of our guests and animals, attractions and exhibits occasionally close for improvements and scheduled maintenance.