Sea World San Diego California

SeaWorld

Sea World was founded in 1964 by four graduates of the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA). They had originally considered the idea of building an underwater restaurant. Although this idea was not technically feasible, the concept grew into the idea of a marine zoological park on 22 acres along the shore of Mission Bay in San Diego. With an initial investment of $1.5 million, 45 employees, several dolphins, sea lions, and two seawater aquariums, SeaWorld drew more than 400,000 visitors its first year � a clear indication of the public�s curiosity and fascination for marine animals.

Throughout Sea World�s history, the parks have remained committed to Sea World�s founding principles of quality in the areas of education, entertainment, research, and conservation.

Admission  (Check current prices)

• $50.95 for guests age 10+.
• $40.95 for guests ages 3 through 9. 
• Free for guest 2 years old and younger.

Hours of Operation

• Opening and closing times vary by season.
• Hours are extended during holiday periods and summer evenings (May through Labor Day).
• Please click here for our operating schedule for our hours of operation, or call (800) 25-SHAMU.

Fireworks information:
Firework displays last 5 minutes and begins at 9:50 p.m., unless otherwise noted in the park schedule.

Current fireworks schedule:
Sea World presents SkyBlast.

• June 4, 5, 10,* 11, 12, 17*; June 18-30 (*June 10 and 17 shows will be extended)
• July 1-31* (*July 4 show will begin at 9:30 p.m. and will last 20 minutes)
• Aug. 1-31
• Sept. 1-5
• Special event or holiday firework shows may be extended to 10 to 20 minutes.

Parking

• $8 for cars.
• $10 for RVs and campers.
• $5 for Motorcycle.
• $14 for Preferred.

Sea World San Diego California