Top Amusement Parks in San Diego

Amusement Parks in San Diego are a way to have a lot of fun while also experiencing a unique variety of rides and attractions. These range from a marine mammal park to a water park to Legoland to an old roller coaster.

SeaWorld San Diego

This is one of the most visited theme parks in San Diego and is a combination of a 22-acre animal theme park, marine zoological park, and oceanarium. The Journey to Atlantis is a flume and roller coaster, Dolphin Cove allows you to pet and swim with the dolphins, Shipwreck Rapids takes you on a raft into shipwrecks and a waterfall which makes it one of San Diego water parks, and the Wild Arctic is a simulated ride in a giant helicopter through the Arctic and then through exhibits of beluga whales, polar bears, and walruses. (http://www.seaworld.com)

Wave House

This is one of the San Diego water parks and means “surfing” in a wetsuit on a continuous artificial wave in a shallow river. With free admission on the favorite Mission Beach, it is no wonder that visitors are attracted to either ride the wave themselves or watch others doing it. You can also swim in a large indoor pool. (http://www.wavehousesandiego.com/)

Legoland California

Located just north of San Diego, Legoland may be geared to the under-age-12 set, but it can be enjoyed by Lego lovers of all ages who have played with these snap-together toy building blocks. The 5,000 Lego creations throughout the park include scale models of landmarks such as the White House, Statue of Liberty, a 15-foot tall bust of Albert Einstein that used over 1.1 million bricks, and two roller coasters. All the areas invite you to grab blocks and build something, even your own robot. (http://california.legoland.com/)

Giant Dipper Roller Coaster

One of the unusual theme parks in San Diego, this one at Mission Beach features a vintage wooden roller coaster that will definitely rattle your teeth and body. There are 13 steep hills, 2,600 feet of track, and is considered a “good value” at the cost of $6.00. It was saved from total dilapidation by supporters in the 1970s and 1980s. (http://www.giantdipper.com/)

San Diego County Fair

If you are a lover of annual fairs, plan your visit for the 22 days leading up to July 4th when this sixth largest fair in the United States is held. The 2011 theme is “Race to the Fair” and has everything to do with cars. Of course, it will also include agriculture, over 100 food vendors, rides and attractions, commercial exhibitors, headliner entertainment and much more. The 2012 theme will be “Out of This World” and will explore outer space for 24 days. (www.delmarfairgrounds.com)

You can see that amusement parks and theme parks in San Diego are an exceptional way to have a fun day out for you and your family.