Such a great spot to relax for a bit while exploring the park. It's right outside the botanical…read moregarden and behind Timken. There are a lot of spots to sit around the large pond and just enjoy the sun and people watch. It's a great spot for photos looking towards the botanic center or down towards the plaza

This man-made pond in Balboa Park is stunning. The history behind it is also very interesting. Men…read moreused to learn how to swim in it. Now, it is home to turtles, fish, ducks, and more. There are lilies on the surface of the pond, and beautiful flowers growing around the outside of it. It is a perfect place to take photos or sit and relax.

Pretty fun ride, every time I come the line doesn't take too long despite it saying 40 mins. I wish…read morethey had a single rider line. This is probably my second favorite ride at this amusement park.

Short ride, lackluster design, slow ascent, unimpressive drops and uncomfortable braking…read more Uninspired penguin theme and frustrating breakdowns. Long wait times add frustration. Not worth hype or long wait. Only die-hard coaster enthusiasts may enjoy. SeaWorld needs significant coaster improvements

Explorers reef is located as soon as you walk in. The kids can put their hands in the water and the…read moredoctor fish (dead skin eaters) will come up and nibble. You don't really feel it. My son, who has Autism has high sensory needs and a large part of those needs is water. This reef definitely met those needs and he truly enjoyed it. There is a sea world employee sharing and educating you with fun facts while interacting with the fish.

Disappointing experience at Explorer's Reef at Sea World. Overpriced food, lukewarm drinks, and the…read moreexhibit felt really small for the ticket price. Saw some cool fish but the whole thing felt like a glorified aquarium. Staff seemed okay but not enough to save the visit. 2/5 stars, wouldn't pay full price again.

The San Diego Beach & Bay Half Marathon was first held a decade ago, and it has been known as a…read moreflat and fast loop course. The route is beautiful, taking participants through Mission Beach, Pacific Beach, and SeaWorld. However, the overall logistics are terrible and not sufficient to accommodate thousands of visitors, parking conditions are bad and ride shares are extremely difficult as well. The route wasn't completely protected, and runners often encounter people walking from the opposite traffic.

My favorite ride at seaworld. It's the only one that goes backwards to start and makes me feel a…read morelittle uneasy, lol. It's super fun! Love this ride! Wait time is always pretty short. Today it's only 25 mins.

The Electric Eel rollercoaster's potential is wasted on a lackluster design, delivering too-short…read morebursts of thrill. Slow ascent, unimpressive drops and turns make it feel more like a kiddie coaster. Uninspired theming fails to create an immersive experience, with minimal decor. Long wait times and frequent breakdowns add frustration. Not the electrifying ride I expected from SeaWorld. Disappointing for thrill-seekers seeking intense coasters.

I really wanted to take my son on this ride but the seat belt has to lock a certain way and it…read morewould click the final click. The offered to let my son ride it by himself or with someone else but he has autism and I didn't trust it. We needed up getting off the right and I wasn't upset about it. Safety regulations are set in place for a reason. This is a small coaster and perfect for a newbie thrill rider or a thrill rider who doesn't want anything extreme. Definitely try it out.

The Manta Ride Rollercoaster!…read more This coaster is the more tame one for SeaWorld. It's a good "warm-up" coaster before you hit the big leagues coasters like the Emperor. This one is smooth and enjoyable. It starts over by the Manta Pizza and goes all around, swooping over by the pink flamingos, and near by the bat ray shallows. It zooms all around the area and is lots of fun. This is a nice roller coaster! :)

Organized an amazing trip cant wait to back, As a new diver it was a great experience i wont…read moreforget. Victor and Andy are amazing guides one for the books

Laureate/Mata Park in La Jolla Shores is simply a large patch of grass maintained by the City of…read moreSan Diego. I've walked by it scores of times without really noticing it ... until today. Anyone can use it, and reservations can be made for parties up to 150 people. There are no tables, benches, parking lot, or restroom facilities. The park is edged with engraved cement slabs bearing the names of La Jolla Shores residents and businesses that contibuted to creating this park in 1972, originally named Mata Park. These slabs form an open air time capsule from over 50 years ago. I found it very interesting going around reading them.

Laureate Park is a very small pocket park located at 2211 Avenida de la Playa between El Paseo…read moreGrande and El Paseo del Ocaso, near La Jolla shores. It is a nice patch of green grass that also has Pump Station 27 hidden away behind some fences and plants. I was lucky to find a parking spot in front of Laureate Park today so I could go to the beach. I noticed the park and since it is located near many of the great places to eat in the area, many people will picnic there or just hang out. There are some offices nearby and lunch time brings out a lot of the workers to enjoy the sunshine. Though Laureate Park is kind of smallish, I always applaud open spaces and green areas--especially in congested areas. Though one of the most beautiful beaches in all of San Diego is just a few blocks west, it is always great to have a nice little park like Laureate.