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 $69 for adults and $59 for kids (3-9).

Deluxe admission (includes a Behind-the-Scenes Tour) is $75 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 $109.

2-Year Silver Passport (2 full years' admission, free parking, discounts on additional admission, merchandise and food discounts) is $159.

2-Year Platinum Passport (2 full years' admission, free parking, reserved seating, bonus admission and guest seating tickets for friends and family, free admission to other Anheuser-Busch Adventure Parks) is $259 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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McDonald's Promo

Some McDonald's restaurants in Southern California have coupons for Adult at Kid's Price and Kids FREE -- one free kid per paying adult. Tickets may be ordered on the SeaWorld web site without the coupon using code swcmcdonaldsla10 -- enter the coupon code in upper right. Expires 9/30/10. Thanks to Suzy H for info.

Buy Online

Sometimes you'll save a bit on your tickets simply by purchasing them through the SeaWorld web site. Offers vary by season and availability.

• Currently you can get a 7-Day Pass for the same price as a single day! Buy it through ARES Travel and save even more.

SeaWorld Fun Card

The SeaWorld Fun Card is a seasonal pass valid from now through 12/31/10. It costs only $69 for adults and $59 for kids (3-9). That's right - for the regular gate price of a one day admission, get unlimited admission to SeaWorld San Diego through the end of 2010! There are a few blackout dates: May 30, July 3 & 4 and September 5. This ticket can be purchased in advance on the SeaWorld web site or at the park.

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.

• Buying online through the regular SeaWorld web site currently allows you to get a 2-Year Silver Passport for the price of one year ($109).

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

• If you are a Southern California resident, see below for possible offers on the 1-Year Silver Passport.

• Note that if you plan to buy a Silver Passport, doing so in advance online means you don't have to pay the $12 parking on your first day, since the passport includes parking.

SeaWorld Cares Promotion

Now through 12/31/10, when US residents purchase a full-price adult admission, children ages 3-12 receive a ticket to SeaWorld for only $5.00. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to a wildlife conservation project. Click here to purchase.

Southwest Airlines Discount

Show your Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards card at the ticket booth and get 20% off a regular one-day admission. (Not valid on Deluxe 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 web site. 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 has disappeared from the Southwest web site, it is still valid in 2010.

Visit California Coupon

Click here to print out a coupon for $6 off single-day admission (or 7-day admission at full single-day price). Present at the ticket booth for the discount. Good for up to 6 admissions. Expires 12/31/10.

ARES Travel

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

Through 9/30/10, ARES Travel is offering the following special deal on tickets:

• Adults at Kids prices ticket (regular $59.00, discounted further to $56.50) with unlimited admission for 7 days from the first use.

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 can buy adult tickets for $49.95 at the ticket booths by showing their membership card, or use code SWCAAASmr2010 on the SeaWorld web site to purchase in advance (enter the coupon code in upper right). Limit six single-day admissions per purchase. It's unknown when this offer expires - possibly 9/30/10. Thanks to Rebekah M for info.

• AAA members can buy 2 Fun Cards for $118 at the ticket booths by showing their membership card, or use code SWCAAASmr2010 on the SeaWorld web site to purchase in advance (enter the coupon code in upper right). Limit three Fun Card two-packs per purchase. Expires 9/30/10. Thanks to Rebekah M for info.

• Normally AAA members 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.

There are often promotional AAA discounts if you purchase online in advance through the SeaWorld web site and enter the promotional coupon code in the upper right.

• AAA members can get a SeaWorld Summer Pass for $59 (adult or child), valid for unlimited admission through 9/6/10. Use code swcaaasp2010. Visit the SeaWorld web site to purchase -- enter the coupon code in upper right.

AARP Discounts

AARP members (ages 50+) receive an $8 savings on Tuesdays for up to 6 people on admission with their AARP membership card. AARP receive a $5 savings every other day of the week.

Southern California Resident Discounts

Southern California residents can get a 1-Year Silver Passport for $20 off regular price with coupon code swcbestdeal2010. Visit the SeaWorld web site to purchase -- enter the coupon code in upper right. Expiration date unknown. Thanks to Barrie for info.

San Diego residents can buy a full-priced adult Single Day Ticket or 1-Year Silver Passport and get an equivalent child's ticket or passport for FREE. Limit 6 child tickets per 6 adult full-priced tickets. Use promotion code SWCMySeaWorld2010. Visit the SeaWorld web site to purchase -- enter the coupon code in upper right. Offer expires 10/31/10.

FREE Tickets for Military

Through 12/31/10, 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.

Combination Tickets

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

If you also plan to visit LEGOLAND California, 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 Hollywood and the San Diego Zoo.

Gray Line Day Tour

Gray Line offers an 11-hour bus tour to SeaWorld San Diego, which departs from Anaheim. 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 $69.00 for adults, $59.00 for children (ages 3-9).

		Click here to print an exclusive coupon for MouseSavers.com readers: $3 off your SeaWorld San Diego tour! Expires 6/30/11.

Other Deals

AAA Discount on Meals

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.

AAA Discount on Bayside Skyride or Skytower

According to MouseSavers.com reader Susan B, AAA membership gets you Two for One on the Bayside Skyride or Skytower.

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