Rides & Thrills

Emperor - New in 2020

California’s first floorless dive coaster, Emperor, takes flight Summer 2020

• 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

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

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! *Closed January 6 - 31 due to annual maintenance.

• Roller Coaster
• Water Rides
• High 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

Aqua Scout

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

• Good for Small Children
• Low Thrill

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

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

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

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

• Low Thrill
• Good for Small Children

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

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

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

• Good for Small Children
• Low Thrill

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

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.