沐浴在阳光里的 圣地亚哥海洋世界 is the sum of its parts 和 so much more. It’s a zoo, an aquarium, a thrill-ride theme park, 和 a vital animal research facility. Sprawling across nearly 200 acres on 圣地亚哥’s 使命湾, this park will educate you, entertain you, 和 amp up your adrenaline with its exciting rides. (For even more fun, its partner attraction 芝麻店圣地亚哥 offers rides, water slides, 和 of course the Cookie Monster, Big Bird 和 co. 在附近的丘拉维斯塔.)
What to Do When You Arrive at 圣地亚哥海洋世界
Start your visit with a five-minute ride up the Skytower, a 320-foot column that overlooks the park. Then think of your favorite sea animal 和 go find it—thous和s of creatures are on exhibit, 从海马到海狮. At 乌龟礁, view loggerhead, hawksbill, 和 green sea turtles, plus thous和s of tropical fish. 在 鲨鱼遇到, walk through a 57-foot acrylic underwater tunnel. You’ll be surrounded by several species of sharks 游泳ming in a 300,000-gallon lagoon. Don’t miss these five top things to do at 圣地亚哥海洋世界:
1. 骑电鳗
For a different kind of excitement, SeaWorld has plenty of thrill rides. 绕一圈 圣地亚哥’s tallest, fastest roller coaster, the 电鳗, which soars to 150 feet with multiple loops, twists, 和 inversions. Inspired by the park’s tallest penguin residents, 皇帝 is the tallest, fastest, 和 longest “dive” coaster on the West Coast. 稍微温顺一点的 外套 rollercoaster roars across the park at 45 miles per hour. Then splash your way downriver on 海难急流” wheel-shaped rafts or plunge 60 heart-stopping feet on the 亚特兰蒂斯之旅 激流勇进. You’ll suddenly underst和 the significance of negative G-forces, 和 you’ll get soaked to the skin.
2. Learn at the 企鹅遇到
Roll along the moving sidewalk in the 企鹅遇到 经过300只企鹅, including tall 皇帝 penguins 和 smaller Adélie, Gentoo, 还有通心粉企鹅. These adorable tuxedo-wearing birds hang out, 游泳, 摇摇摆摆地走, 和 slide on their bellies in a simulated Antarctic. Sign up f或者是 Penguins Up-关闭 Tour 和 you can meet a 企鹅面对面 和 learn more about these extraordinary birds.
3. 在“海豚邂逅”中玩耍
在 海豚遇到, you’ll st和 poolside with a dolphin trainer 和 get up close 和 personal with utterly charming bottlenose dolphins. You’ll learn a few h和 signals to communicate with these super-smart creatures, who seem as eager to please as golden retrievers. For an even bigger once-in-a-lifetime thrill, the 海豚互动计划 lets you don a wetsuit 和 get in the water to touch, feed, 和 play with the animals.
4. 在海狮酒吧尽情享受吧 & 水獭的焦点
SeaWorld’s famous arena-style trained animal shows are guaranteed to wow. Two of the most popular performers are Clyde 和 Seamore, an acrobatic comedy duo of 滑稽的海狮, who seem to get a genuine kick out of performing for—和 splashing—the audience. They don’t mind posing for photos, either. Sharing the stage with Clyde 和 Seamore are a few mischievous, cuddly-cute Asian small-clawed otters who do their best to trip up the show’s bumbling newbie intern, 中子.
5. Interact at the Beluga Encounter
SeaWorld’s newest interaction program lets you enjoy a one-on-one experience with enchanting 白鲸. These snow-white denizens of frigid Arctic waters are known f或者是ir curious temperaments 和 cheerful-sounding calls. You’ll go behind-the-scenes at the Wild Arctic habitat 和 meet the gentle belugas 和 whiskered, long-tusked walruses at poolside.
圣地亚哥海洋世界附近的酒店
There are dozens of hotels located within a few miles of SeaWorld, so whether you prefer tried-和-trusted national chains such as 凯悦 or 希尔顿, a family-friendly resort such as the 巴伊亚度假酒店 or 天堂点, or luxury hotels with more of a local flavor like 米逊湾的达纳 或者是 老城客栈, there is no shortage of places that will fit the bill.
Tickets 和 Hours at 圣地亚哥海洋世界
For information about 票, hours, 和 discounts for 票 that are good for both 圣地亚哥海洋世界 和 芝麻店圣地亚哥，参观公园 票 页面和常见问题解答部分.
Things to Do Near 圣地亚哥海洋世界
You could easily spend weeks in 圣地亚哥 和 never run out of things to do. To touch on just as few wide-ranging highlights, you can go 观赏鲸鱼，浏览 海事博物馆, 和 dive into 圣地亚哥 County’s rich 冲浪文化. 这个城市的 Gaslamp季度 draws shoppers, diners, 和 event-goers day 和 night, 和 the 精酿啤酒场景 和 海鲜 here are both truly exceptional.
