Theme Parks in San Diego, California

Disneyland® Resort is a California staple featuring two theme parks, three hotels, and the Downtown Disney Area. Both children and adults can experience the magic of classic Disney fairytale character meet-and-greets, enchanting rides, spectacular parades, nightly fireworks, themed dining and much more at Disneyland Park, or newer Pixar favorites at Disney California Adventure Park. Details

An original theme park with more than 165 rides, shows, and attractions, plus fun shops and delicious dining, Knott’s Berry Farm® is an exciting destination for all traveler types. Featuring roller coasters like Silver Bullet® and Xcelerator, thrill rides like Supreme Scream and La Revolucion, children’s attractions like Balloon Race and Flying Ace, and much more, this one-of-a-kind amusement park is great for everyone. Details

With more than 60 thrilling rides and attractions themed after the popular LEGO® children’s toy, LEGOLAND® California Resort is the perfect theme park for kids and parents to experience together. Guests can explore creatively designed areas, including Dino Island, Castle Hill, Imagination Zone, Miniland USA, DUPLO® Village and LEGOLAND® WATER PARK, as well as themed shopping and dining venues. Details

An aquatic animal theme park ideal for all ages and group sizes, SeaWorld® San Diego features exciting live shows, rides, and exhibits that celebrate the marine life of many species. Guests can feel the rush with Manta®—a high-speed double-launch roller coaster; view real-life sharks up close at Shark Encounter; come face-to-face with playful bottlenose dolphins at Dolphin Point; and much more. Details

Ready to bring your favorite movies to life? Universal Studios Hollywood combines thrill, incredible special effects, and beloved characters for the ultimate movie experience. Go behind the scenes with exclusive tours of a real working movie studio or dive deep into the stories with jaw-dropping rides and shows. Minions, Harry Potter, The Walking Dead, Transformers, Kung Fu Panda, and more are waiting for you! Details

Get ready to immerse yourself in the scariest cinematic works of all time! Escape hordes of zombies, come face-to-face with murderous monsters and make your way through spooky mazes. Being scared is something we try to avoid, but when there’s no risk of being harmed, fright can give you a major adrenaline rush! Face your fears and have some fun at Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights. Details

A lushly landscaped water park offering rides and experiences ranging from serene to extreme, Aquatica San Diego offers an ideal attraction for guests of many ages. The attraction features high-speed thrill slides and other fun rides, such as Taumata Racer, HooRoo Run, and Kiwi Curl; beachside resort amenities; up-close animal experiences; one of Southern California’s largest wave pools; and more. Details