SeaWorld San Diego Rides - California Theme Park

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

Front-of-the-Line Rides

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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
Tidal Twister

Feel the thrill of this unique dueling roller coaster ride featuring high-speed turns and upside-down twists.
- 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
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.
- Low Thrill
Tentacle Twirl

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

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Best Thrill & Family Rides in San Diego