Both SeaWorld San Diego and LEGOLAND California are jam packed with things to do, all of which are fun for the whole family.
Activities at SeaWorld San Diego
SeaWorld San Diego is great for families, but it’s also an all-ages park where adults can have tons of fun too!
Getting on to the Manta Ride at Seaworld San Diego
Rides
SeaWorld San Diego features both thrill rides and more relaxed family rides, so there are options for kids of any age. There are currently 16 different rides in the park, ranging from rollercoasters and drop rides to rafting, flumes, and spinning swings.
Beluga Whales Being Fed at SeaWorld San Diego
Presentations and Shows
At SeaWorld San Diego, presentations involve shows put on by animals and their trainers. They combine entertainment with education about some of the ocean’s most famous inhabitants.
Shows include the Orca Encounter, Dolphin Adventures, and the Sea Lion & Otter Spotlight.
Batfish at Seaworld San Diego
Marine Life
SeaWorld San Diego is famous for its marine life shows and encounters. Visit the park’s aquarium to learn about the hundreds of species inside, including:
- Harbor seals
- Sharks
- Beluga whales
- Bat rays
- Jellyfish
- Orcas
- Moray eels
- Sea turtles
- Pilot whales
- Penguins
- Sea otters
- Walruses
- Sea lions
- Dolphins
Plus animals from the land and sky such as:
- Macaws
- Curl-crested aracaris
- Flamingos
- Sloths
Some exhibits have interactive elements like touch tanks and the chance to feed seals and sea lions.
What to Do at LEGOLAND California
LEGOLAND’s rides and exhibits are tailored to younger kids and are most fun for children no older than about 7 or 8. For kids in that age group, though, there’s still a lot to love!
Bionicle Blaster Ride Boats at Legoland Ca
Rides
LEGOLAND Theme Park has plenty of rides as well, including kart racing, coasters, and a deep sea adventure. Each ride has a unique LEGO twist, and many allow kids to build their own LEGO creations.
Other activities in the park include a boat cruise, rock climbing, and slide races. All water rides can be found at the LEGOLAND Water Park, which requires separate admission, but makes for a great way to cool off during San Diego’s warm summers.
Ninjago Weekends Legoland Ca
Presentations and Shows
See shows starring kids’ favorite LEGO characters at LEGOLAND California. Properties like LEGO City and NINJAGO inspire live shows, a martial arts performance, and an interactive training session.
Other presentations in the park include dance parties and the Once Upon a Brick stage show.
Submarine on the Deep Sea Adventure at Legoland Ca
Marine Life
At LEGOLAND California, guests can add on admission to SEA LIFE to walk through an aquarium. Though smaller compared to SeaWorld’s heavy focus on marine animals, you can still see plenty of creatures from the deep.
Dolphin at Seaworld San Diego
Which Attractions Reign Supreme: SeaWorld San Diego
SeaWorld San Diego offers more to do for older park guests, so in my opinion it’s more fun for the whole family or even adults without kids.