SeaWorld San Diego

SeaWorld San Diego

SeaWorld San Diego is an animal theme park, oceanarium, outside aquarium, and marine mammal park, located in San Diego, California. SeaWorld San Diego is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.

SeaWorld was founded on March 21, 1964 by four graduates of the University of California, Los Angeles. Although their original idea of an underwater restaurant was not feasible at the time, the idea was expanded into a 22-acre (8.9 ha) marine zoological park along the shore of Mission Bay in San Diego.

After an investment of about $1.5 million, the park opened with 45 employees, several dolphins, sea lions, and two seawater aquariums, and hosted more than 400,000 visitors in its first year of operation.

SeaWorld currently leases the land from the City of San Diego with the lease expiring in 2048. The premises must be used as a marine mammal park, and no other marine park may be operated by SeaWorld within 560 miles of the City limits.

Location

500 Sea World Drive
San Diego, California
USA

Getting There

SeaWorld San Diego is located in Mission Bay Park, just north of downtown San Diego, California. Here are some possible ways to get there:

By car: You can reach SeaWorld San Diego by car via Interstate 5 or Interstate 8. There is a parking lot located near the park for visitors.

By public transportation: You can also reach SeaWorld San Diego by taking public transportation. The park is located near several bus stops, including routes 8 and 9.

By bike or on foot: If you're staying nearby, you can easily walk or bike to SeaWorld San Diego. There are multiple bike racks located throughout the park for visitors.

Once you arrive at SeaWorld San Diego, you can explore the various exhibits and animal habitats, attend animal shows and presentations, and participate in other park activities. The park also offers several dining options and gift shops.

Nearby Airports

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