SeaWorld Adventure Park

San Diego is such a great place to visit in general so why not go visit SeaWorld? I think I have been there about 10,000 times (not literally but feels like it). I hadn't been there a a few years and I thought that since a friend on mine who is a freak about animals was going to San Diego with me it would be a good opportunity to show her the wonderful world of sea life.

So to begin, here is the address for Sea World:
500 Sea World Dr., San Diego, CA 92109. Basically head towards Mission Beach on the 8-West and you will be there easily. Expecting to pay $12 for parking for cars. If you are lazy or don't want to walk you can pay an extra $5 to park closer. The park admission is $65 for a single day admission. If you are planning on touring Southern Cali you can get a CityPass for around $115 and gets you into: Disneyland, Disney’s California Adventure, Universal Studios Hollywood, SeaWorld San Diego, and the San Diego Zoo or the San Diego Zoo’s Wild Animal Park. Quite a good deal really!

Back to Sea World. So while we were waiting to pick up our tickets where was a loud music concert thing going on. I think it was hispanic day, month, year at Sea World or something. Not really what I had expected with how loud the music is and the fact that 90% of the people there couldn't understand a word of what they were signing about.

Sea World has lots of different sea animals to help visitors expand their minds and experience without getting wet, unless you choose to. The ever so famous Shamu was there with his buddies. Even a baby 4 year old killer whale was performing. Others shows such as dolphin discovery and the sea lions are classic favorites. There are a lot of exhibits to offer too: penguins, polar bears, flamingos, coral reefs, manatees, tide pools where you can touch starfish, sea turtles, beluga whales, dolphins you can feed, sea lions, and don't forget sharks! Sea World also have the rides Shipwreck Rapids and Journey to Atlantis. Both and good choices to cool off from! Don't forget to check out the Clydesdale's too, even though they are part of the sea life they are not there to represent Budweiser, which you now have to pay to get samples of.

All around good times, don't forget to grab ice cream on the way out.

Awhile back I was able to travel with some family and check out San Diego. I was excited about the opportunity to travel outside of Az... i mean why not? The sun, beaches, attractive girls... in my head i was already there!
Like good fashion we left through phoenix, heading toward tucson... we figured we would be heading through yuma. This might sound very shocking, but i honestly never knew how close mexico really was to Az (stupid i know!!).
So the journey was on... a/c doing its best to cool me down in another 100 degree day... there was absolutely nothing to do or see from phx to yuma. Once we got to Yuma we stopped for a quick bite... tried the new chicken sandwhich (which i strongly compare to the delicious chicken sandwhich of CHICK-FIL-A). I never knew how fast this place grew, i mean last i saw it was years ago and there was pretty much just a couple of buildings but that was about it!
So it took us about a good 6 hours to make it there... i honestly forgot how long 6 hours in a car felt like! but we checked into the hotel, which was located in downtown san diego, a few miles from the Gaslamp area. Arrived late at night so it was straight to bed. I know using the employee rate was awesome due to the price, but man, did they screw us. I mean they put us in the back right next to the trolley tracks!?! it felt like the trolley was going all night, constantly hearing the noises!
Anywho, skipping toward to the good stuff... on our way to SeaWorld... geez, i was more giddy than the other kids were. I mean this was the first time since... since...umm.. maybe 10-12 years ago!! we came to the enterence booth and paid the toll.. not happily since i notice that a few rides i was looking forward to was out of order... the spinning tower thing-a-ma-gig, and also the Atlantis ride... = ( but it didn't wear my spirits down too much, i mean this is where Shamu lives...!!! First thing we did was hit up Shamu.. good timing since a show was about to start in about 15 minutes and everyone was gathering like a herd of cows... and these people are MEAN! pushing squeezing into lil spaces... and here i am a 6'4'' big guy getting pushed around by 10 year olds... so we arrived and noticed the whole lower bowl was taken up! and i knew what was coming, the innocent couldn't read SPLASH ZONE... go figure! after seeing these beautiful creatures do there thing and totally soak the lower seating i couldn't help but laugh... good signs pointed to this day being GREAT! and so it was... Afterward, i HAD to get some souvinoir items, cups with Shamu's heads head, a couple shirts and of cours... SHOT GLASSES (my new thing to collect). after countless hours of walking and watching show after show, i was still giddy! poor kids had to drag me out there! we experienced it all, but yet i still left wanting MORE!! so whoever is game... let me know...!!

Pretty cool place, especially the arctic exhibit!
You should go it'll be worth the trip, but and entertaining. Just remember to wear sunscreen!
Its got shows, food, rides, so basically something for everyone.

Great adventures for all ages from all across the world. You will first be greated by your friendly park cashier for that california parking fee, then the park cashiers for tickets...I recommend getting your tickets prior to going. Long lines in the summer but military discount is good to know for those military members out there. There was much to do and lots for children as well. Shamu and family always bring the excitement...so that was the highlight for me...BUT I must say rides wise===> get on "Journey to Atlantis"!!! You won't think twice about riding again & again. I did. Also the Sky Tower is another slow and enjoyable ride that has the best San Diego scenery for anyone. Before leaving make sure you expierence the petting of the dolphins and starfish and many more. Food is always available but not cheap, so hope you chow down prior but I am sure you won't escape before chowing there too ;) E N J O Y.

A definite attraction not to be missed! Especially for a diver, what's not to like about seeing things underwater? At least for one that's been land-locked and hasn't seen much of the animals during a dive. A must see for anyone is definitely the Shark Encounters on the far side of the park from the entrance. The SkyTower is a definite place to utilize, but keep in mind it is NOT included in the price of the park ticket if you get the 3-for-1 ticket (allows you entrance to the San Diego Zoo, SeaWorld and Wild Animal Park). Probably the best souvenir store is the one to the left of the entrance across from the photo store where you can buy copies of your picture that they take of you when you enter.