Amusement Parks In San Diego: A Huffington Post Travel Guide

Amusement parks in San Diego are a great way to enhance your trip to this sunny city, especially if you like the water. With beachside rides and marine life shows, parks in San Diego offer more than the average thrills and fun. As part of aHuffington Post Travel serieson family-fun parks, here is our guide to all the key information visitors need to know about San Diego amusement parks.

Belmont Park

Belmont Park

Signature Ride

Giant Dipper roller coaster

Other Attractions

Wave HouseMagical Mystery Mirror MazeSkyropes Adventure

Food Options

Safety Record

employee fell from a roller coaster

Address:3146 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109
Phone:858-488-1549
Hours:The park opens daily in the summer at 11 a.m. from mid-June through Labor Day. The park closes at 11 p.m. during the week and midnight on the weekends June through August. The park closes during the week at 10 p.m. and weekends at 11 p.m. from the end of August through Labor Day. Check the website for details.
Price:Belmont Park is a pay-per-attraction park. Rides range from $2 to $6. Other attractions range from $7 to $14. The wave pool is $20 per hour, and the swimming pool is $6 for kids and $7 for adults for the day. Unlimited attraction passes are available. Check thewebsitefor details and promotions.

SeaWorld

SeaWorldis a known family favorite that has something for everyone and is a great addition to a day in San Diego. Whether your crew is seeking thrills, activities to keep the kids entertained or a Shamu sighting, SeaWorld has rides, activities and shows to satisfy all.

Signature Ride

Other Attractions

Lights, Camera, Imagination

Food Options

Safety Record

Reported accidents

Address500 SeaWorld Drive, San Diego, CA 92109
Phone:800-257-4268
Hours:Park hours are generally 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. However, the schedule is subject to change, so check the calendar on the website for specific details by day.
Price:Single-day admission is $69.99 for guests ages 10 and older, $61.99 for guests ages 3 through 9, and free for guests 2 and younger. If you buy online, all tickets are $61.99. Parking is $14 for cars. SeaWorld also offers multipark tickets. See thewebsitefor details.

Other Noteworthy Parks Near San Diego:

Nickel City

Balboa Park

Knotts Berry Farm

Boomers Park

Ultra Zone

Photo:Mike Cohn; Flickr

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