A cute little family-friendly place next to a beautiful beach!…read more After walking around the beach for a while, we decided to walk around Belmont Park to see what it was all about. It was a summer Thursday and the place was packed with kids and their parents, all having a blast. There was a zip line, bumper cars, an arcade, a giant pirate-themed play place - heaven on earth to rambunctious little people! The whole place was cutesy - beach themed photo ops everywhere. They also had plenty of "fair food" for those looking for a junky snack. My only complaint was that there wasn't enough shaded areas to sit in and enjoy a meal. Additionally, they didn't really have any vegetarian food options. We were starving (our main reason for checking out this place) and found cheese pizza slices as the only vegetarian friendly option. Seemed quite odd considering how popular vegetarianism has become, especially in places like California.. If you have kids or are just looking to let your own inner-child run wild, this place is worth checking out!

Belmont Park is an iconic tourist stop when in San Diego…read more The famous Big Dipper rollercoaster has been around for decades and is still a thrill worth trying. Over the past decade arcades, bumper cars, put-put golf and kiddie rides have been added to the beachfront experience as well as a handful of food options. Be prepared to spend some serious money when visiting though, this place is not cheap. Tickets are needed to ride each ride and can be purchased at a stand on either end of the park (under the roller coaster and next to put-put golf). The kiddie rides start around $5/participant and increase from there. Bring your patience, parking is a beast any day or time of the year!

Fun per usual. The all day food pass is good for all day dining and it only costs $50 bucks for…read morefood every 90minutes, with caveat that the food isn't the best (fried chicken, barbecue, fries, cupcakes, soda, etc. but it is a killer deal. Favorite ride was Atlantis. Favorite show was the orca show. It can get quite pricey with parking and everything. They have dog kennels for $25 for the whole day which is useful.

I would've given them 5 stars if it weren't for the horrible excuses for restaurants in the park…read more Save your money, bring snacks to hold you over. Their food is not good, customer service at their eating places will ruin your overall experience. The shows we watched (Killer whales, Dolphins, Sea lions, BMX & light show) and exhibits were quite entertaining and memorable.

It's a good one time experience if you have time on your hands…read more Definitely might be great at night time. It worked for us to calm the toddler down before his nap time. Much quieter than rest of the park.

Bayside Skyride is a lot of fun! One of the best ways to see SeaWorld. This is a cable sky ride…read more Pretty basic idea here. You get on it and it goes up into the sky, and shows you the scenery all around and down below. It's relaxing and a nice way to see SeaWorld.

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! :)

I absolutely loved this ride. It's a hall roller coaster half water ride. I took my 7 year old son…read moreon it and he loved it. This is a water ride and you will get wet. The thing I love about it is I it is thrill seeking but nothing too scary. It's a great first try roller coaster. You seat two to a row and there's 4 rows. E were a part of 7 and we're all able to ride together. If you want your kids to venture out and try a thrill ride, this would be a great one if they like water rides also.

This rollercoaster promised thrills but delivered mediocrity. Short ride duration left me wanting…read moremore. Lackluster theming and decor felt unfinished. Rough ride experience was uncomfortable.

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.

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

Walked up to the bar. The attendant had her back towards us. I waited another minute or two. A line…read moreformed, behind us, so I decided to ask, "is this where we redeem the $1 beer?" There was silence for about 5 seconds. Then, with her back still turned to me, she says, "yes," to which I respond, "Awesome!" The bar attendant still hadn't turned to look at me before yelling, "well, which one do you want?!" I was flabbergasted, and I could only think to respond, "whoa whoa whoa." She finally turns around and points at the bar, where there are cans laid out on display and taps, saying ,"these are the only ones." I make my selection, she pours, I pay, and I leave. Terrible attitude. Terrible service.

Home of the 75 cent beers!…read more Although not available all the time, on certain occasions they offer 75 cent beers (like Memorial Day weekend). Service can be a bit slow but that's the San Diego vibe right?

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.

This is an area for kids at SeaWorld. There's some kid rides and food options here. It's boring for…read moreadults. But it seems like the kids love this idea. There's some spots to sit down (that's good for the parents to wait while their kids go on the rides). Not my favorite part of the park. But I could see why it's good to have it for the little children.

Get the yearly pass its worth it. The food is a hit and miss- and super expensive. If you plan to…read morestay all day, bring lunch and snacks from home. I don't know if its only happened that day that almost all the fountains drinks are water down. It was hot and a lot of people bought the refillable bottle it says $20 plus the lid another $6 or $7 but when I got to cashiers it changed only $2 for bottles + lid. and you can refill all day. The show are good even if you been here 2-3 times. All the rides are open and fully operated. Parking are so expensive though. We got the silver pass. Totally enjoyable place to visit.