Activity Mission Bay, Downtown San Diego & Gaslamp Quarter
SeaWorld San Diego
An activity in Mission Bay, Downtown San Diego & Gaslamp Quarter, pricey ($$$) and worth about 4 hours. Best time to go: Evening.
Why go
Marine park on Mission Bay whose Christmas Celebration ends New Year's Eve with fireworks at about 9 pm.
It is one of 8 curated places we feature in Downtown San Diego & Gaslamp Quarter, alongside 2 bars & cafés, 2 sights and 1 activity. The closest of our other picks is C Level, 3.7 mi away as the crow flies. Set aside about 4 hours here; it works best as the anchor of a day rather than a quick stop.
- Type
- Activity · Nightlife
- Neighborhood
- Mission Bay
- Price
- $$$
- Time needed
- 4 hr
- Best time
- Evening
Nearby
The 6 closest curated picks in Downtown San Diego & Gaslamp Quarter, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1C Level
Seafood restaurant at the water's edge on Harbor Island, with a full view of the downtown skyline across the bay.
Food · 3.7 mi straight-line - 2USS Midway Museum
Aircraft carrier turned museum on the Navy Pier, with about 30 restored aircraft on the flight deck.
Sight · 4.7 mi straight-line - 3Gaslamp Quarter
Sixteen blocks of Victorian-era buildings along Fifth Avenue, full of bars, clubs and restaurants.
Activity · 5.4 mi straight-line - 4Altitude Sky Lounge
Rooftop bar on top of the Marriott Gaslamp Quarter, looking down into Petco Park.
Drinks · 5.6 mi straight-line - 5Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
Gaslamp hotel that throws one of the city's biggest New Year's Eve parties across several floors and its rooftop.
Drinks · 5.6 mi straight-line - 6Coronado Ferry Landing
Shops and a small park at the Coronado ferry pier, facing the downtown skyline across the bay.
Sight · 5.8 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
SeaWorld San Diego is a stop on our San Diego New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More to do in Downtown San Diego & Gaslamp Quarter
SeaWorld San Diego is our only activity pick in Downtown San Diego & Gaslamp Quarter; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Downtown San Diego & Gaslamp Quarter guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in Downtown San Diego & Gaslamp Quarter run from 66°F in December to 89°F in August; February is usually the wettest month. For SeaWorld San Diego itself, we suggest: Evening.
Modelled monthly averages for Downtown San Diego & Gaslamp Quarter from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Downtown San Diego & Gaslamp Quarter weather by month.
Getting there
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- Coordinates
- 32.76575, -117.22728
- Destination
- Downtown San Diego & Gaslamp Quarter, California
- Website
- seaworld.com
SeaWorld San Diego: quick answers
How much time do you need at SeaWorld San Diego?
Plan on about 4 hours at SeaWorld San Diego. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit SeaWorld San Diego?
Our pick: Evening. Insider tip: The early show suits families; the fireworks are also visible from the Mission Bay shoreline.
Which TripsCircle routes include SeaWorld San Diego?
SeaWorld San Diego appears on San Diego New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add SeaWorld San Diego to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Downtown San Diego & Gaslamp Quarter.
Plan Downtown San Diego & Gaslamp Quarter
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Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.