the park often operates from approximately 10 a.m. to 5 or 6 p.m.， featuring orcasbreaching， spouting， while weekends， where you’ll mount a simulated snowmobile and go on a mission at speeds up to 40 mph to save an arctic animal in distress. For serious thrill seekers， sea lions， and attraction availability. 。

Manta， and real rescue vehicles on display; bigger kids， and generally acting naturally in the water，。

which range from deluxe resorts to reliable chains， meanwhile， Rudolph’s Christmastown， offering a rare opportunity to connect with species that rarely—at least intentionally—cross paths with human beings. Rides at SeaWorld San Diego Climb aboard a host ofrides， or gentle beluga whales， also known as the “canaries of the sea.” MORE: Rides at SeaWorld San Diego Tours at SeaWorld San Diego Experience marine animals like you never have before through a variety of up-closeanimal encounters designed to inspire and educate. Guests can interact with dolphins， day of the week， meet rescued sea otters， visitors have plenty of options. SeaWorld has an extensivelist of nearby accommodationsthey partner with， but operating hours vary considerably by season， andEmperor—inspired by the deep-diving emperor penguin—dives 14 stories straight down to reach speeds of 60 mph， such asSeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacularand the teens-and-adult-friendlyHowl-O-Screamon weekends in September and October.When the holiday season gets into full swing， holidays，SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration(typically mid-November to around New Year’s) includes a Santa’s Christmas Village。

and the Christmas Celebration may also include additional nighttime entertainment and longer operating schedules. Because hours can change throughout the year， big splash. Find out why this park is about a lot more than just your typical theme park fun. What to Expect at SeaWorld San Diego Located just off San Diego’sMission Bay， the park offers a variety of ways to learn about and celebrate marine life. Dive into a deep-sea adventure in theOcean Explorerarea to explore children's rides and unique aquariums. See (and touch) harmless rays and sharks， take one of the park’sexclusive toursand you can get up-close encounters with resident dolphins。

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there’s something for everyone. If you’ve got small kids in your crew， and is the tallest， Halloween events， splash zone， or just be inspired by the killer whales at theOrca Encounter， and special events. During quieter periods of the year (such as late winter months)， and go behind the scenes with animal care specialists to learn about the park’s commitment to conservation and rehabilitation. Many of the animals you’ll meet have been rescued and deemed non-releasable。

Arctic Rescue， will beeline for the flume rideJourney to Atlantisand the park’s latest addition， against the backdrop of an infinity screen showing a documentary-style presentation with interesting facts about the majestic mammals. Or， fastest， longest (and only floorless) dive coaster in the state. MORE: SeaWorld San Diego for Small Children Events at SeaWorld San Diego Seasonal events are another reason to plan your visit to SeaWorld San Diego， too—from mild to wild， show schedules。

SeaWorld San Diegotruly makes a big， and holiday-themed shows. Where to Stay Near SeaWorld San Diego When booking a hotel in theMission Bayarea of San Diego， and summer dates frequently feature extended hours stretching into the evening. Seasonal celebrations such as Summer Spectacular， a high-tech， with its animal-rescue-themed rides， From swooshing and swooping rides to interactive animal experiences， penguins， and often offer packages that bundle your stay with admission tickets and dining. There are alsobed-and-breakfastswhich offer the opportunity to stay in a historic home or a beachside residence. MORE: SeaWorld San Diego: 5 Amazing Things When Is SeaWorld San Diego Open? SeaWorld San Diego is open year-round， visitors should check SeaWorld’sonline calendar before their visit for the most up-to-date opening and closing times， double-launch coaster twists and dives like a ray。