SeaWorld San Diego runs many promotions that can save you money. Check below for the latest coupons and offers.

All offers are subject to change without notice. Always call ahead and confirm before driving out of your way to take advantage of a particular offer!

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Regular Gate Prices

Regular admission is $73 for adults and $65 for kids (3-9).

1-Year Silver Passport (365 days' admission, free parking, discounts on additional admission, merchandise and food discounts) is $120 for adults or children.

2-Year Silver Passport (2 full years' admission, free parking, discounts on additional admission, merchandise and food discounts) is $180 for adults or children.

Parking is $12 per day for cars, $17 for RVs and campers, $8 for motorcycles and $17 for Preferred parking.

Admission Discounts

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SeaWorld Website

Be sure to check the SeaWorld website for current special offers.

• Buy one-day admission at the regular price and get 7 consecutive days FREE to SeaWorld San Diego with the Length of Stay Ticket. You can buy this ticket on the SeaWorld website.

SeaWorld Fun Card

The SeaWorld Fun Card is a seasonal pass valid from now through 12/31/12. It costs only $73 for adults and $65 for kids (3-9). There are a few blackout dates: May 26 & 27, July 21 & 28, August 4 & 11 and September 2, 2012. This ticket can be purchased on the SeaWorld website. (Click San Diego, Buy Now in upper right, then Single Park Tickets.)

SeaWorld Silver Passport

The Silver Passport is an annual pass good for either 1 year or 2 years. It has no blackout dates and includes a host of benefits, including FREE parking and ticket, food, and merchandise discounts. It also gives you 20% off single day guest admissions and guided tours, plus discounts on animal interactions, camps, etc.

• MouseSavers.com reader Susan B reports that if you buy a Fun Card, you have 30 days to upgrade it at Guest Relations to an adult 1-Year Silver Passport for a modest upgrade charge.

• Note that if you plan to buy a Silver Passport, doing so in advance on the SeaWorld website means you don't have to pay the $12 parking on your first day, since the passport includes parking. (Click San Diego, Buy Now in upper right, then Memberships.)

aRes Travel

aRes Travel is a very reliable online ticket broker and travel agency that offers discounts on SeaWorld San Diego tickets.

Southwest Airlines Discount

Show your Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards card at the ticket booth and get 20% off a regular one-day admission. Do the math: this is frequently the best discount available. Limit 4 admissions per card. It is FREE to join Rapid Rewards, and you can get your membership number instantly when you sign up on the Southwest website. Hit the print button when it pops up. SeaWorld will accept a computer printout of your Rapid Rewards card (you don't have to wait for the "real" one to arrive in the mail). Although this offer disappeared from the Southwest website in late 2009, it was still valid in 2011 and will probably continue into 2012.

Visit California Coupon

Click here and scroll down to SeaWorld for link to print out a coupon for Adults at Kid's Price one-day admission. Good for up to 6 admissions. Expires 12/31/12.

Costco Ticket Discount

Costco sometimes offers good ticket deals to SeaWorld. Check Costco's site or your local Costco store for their current discount offers and ticket deals. Thanks to Kimberly for info.

AAA Discounts

AAA members can usually get admission discounts, and sometimes discounts on other things such as food or merchandise.

• AAA members normally get $6 off single-day tickets at the gate.

• AAA members get 10% off single-day tickets purchased in advance. Visit aaa.com/seaworld to purchase.

FREE Tickets for Military

Through 12/31/12, members of the military (active duty military, active reservists, National Guard, Coast Guard) and as many as three direct dependents may enter Anheuser-Busch's SeaWorld, Busch Gardens or Sesame Place parks with complimentary admission. You must register in advance at www.herosalute.com and complete a form, which you take with you to the theme park along with valid ID.

Hilton HHonors

You can trade in Hilton HHonors points for free SeaWorld San Diego tickets. It takes 28,000 points for an adult 1 Day ticket and 22,000 points for a child 1 Day ticket. Click here to read about this award (choose country, then Gift Cards & Certificates/Entertainment). Click here to read more about HHonors.

Air Miles

Canadians can redeem Air Miles for select SeaWorld San Diego tickets. See the Air Miles site for details. Thanks to Dawn N for info.

Aeroplan Miles

Canadians can redeem Aeroplan Miles for select SeaWorld San Diego tickets. See the Aeroplan site for details.

Combination Tickets

If you also plan to visit Universal Studios Hollywood, consider the Southern California 2-Park Flex Ticket.

If you also plan to visit San Diego Zoo and San Diego Wild Animal Park, consider the San Diego 3-For-1 Pass.

If you also plan to visit Legoland, San Diego Zoo and San Diego Wild Animal Park, consider the Fabulous Four Combo.

If you also plan to visit Legoland, San Diego Zoo, San Diego Wild Animal Park and/or Knott's, plus multiple other attractions in the San Diego area, check out the GO San Diego Card.

Planning a "grand tour" of Southern California? Be sure to consider the Southern California CityPass, which includes discounted admission to SeaWorld San Diego, Disneyland, Universal Studios Hollywood and the San Diego Zoo.

Gray Line Day Tour

Gray Line offers an 11-hour bus tour from Anaheim to SeaWorld San Diego. Courtesy hotel pick-up for the tour is provided from most Anaheim, Buena Park and Garden Grove area hotels. The Gray Line tour is especially suitable for those who are not comfortable with driving the California freeways, since all of the ground transportation from place to place is provided.

The SeaWorld San Diego tour is priced the same as a full-price ticket to SeaWorld, making it a great deal.

• Regular cost for the SeaWorld San Diego tour is $73.00 for adults, $65.00 for children (ages 3-9).

		Click here to print an exclusive coupon for MouseSavers.com readers: $3 off your SeaWorld San Diego tour! Expires 6/30/12.

Other Deals

AAA Discounts

AAA members may qualify for a discount on the higher-end ("close up") meals where you get to view or interact with animals. Be sure to ask when reserving or paying.

According to MouseSavers.com reader Susan B, AAA membership gets you 2-for-1 on the Bayside Skyride or Skytower. I have not confirmed this independently, but it's worth a try!

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