SeaWorld San Diego Halloween Spooktacular — halloween_event in San Diego, CA
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SeaWorld San Diego Halloween Spooktacular

Halloween Event · Market/Festival · San Diego, CA

4.4Google· 54517 Reviews

4.4Google· 54517 reviewsRead reviews

Next open

Sep 11 – Nov 1

Admission

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Included with applicable park admission

Location

500 Sea World Drive, San Diego, CA 92109

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Designed for kids
Added by HCMapsLast updated September 10, 2026
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The story

About SeaWorld San Diego Halloween Spooktacular

A daytime family Halloween celebration at SeaWorld with costumes, candy and seasonal entertainment. The event offers a gentler counterpart to the park's nighttime Howl O Scream and is designed for families looking for Halloween activities without the intense haunted house experience.

What you'll find

Features

  • Food & Drink
  • Games/Activities
  • Live Actors/Performers
  • Photo Opp
  • Trick-or-Treating/Candy

When to come

Season schedule

2026 dates haven't been published yet.

Season dates

Sep 11 – Nov 1

Weekly hours

See website for hours

What visitors are saying

★ 4.4 on Google · 54517 reviews · A selection of reviews provided by Google

Dana Kubíková

a month ago

We had an amazing day at SeaWorld San Diego! It is a beautiful park with so many attractions and activities that you can easily spend the whole day here. Everything was clean, well organized, and the staff were friendly and helpful. Our favorite experience was the Orca Encounter. It was absolutely breathtaking and the highlight of our visit. Seeing the orcas up close was something we will never forget. Thank you for giving our family such wonderful memories. We highly recommend SeaWorld San Diego to anyone visiting California!

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Cheryl H

a month ago

We had a good trip. It's a bit of a maze, but a good one! We did not hit the arcade but the outside "fair style" games are expensive, $10 for one play. A few of the rides cost extra, $6 per person. Half the rides were off when we went, luckily we had the 2 day passes, so the closed rides were reopened when we went back. Definitely need more than 1 day to get everything in without rushing. Few interactions with employees, but the few were amazing and happy to help. I will say they need to be a bit better at letting people know bag rul3s. They let people on with fanny packs, same ride car as me an everything, but I had to leave the ride, walk all the way out and around the place just to put my tiny bag in a $5 locker, for 1 ride. They had cubbies at the rides to use but I wasn't allowed. That just seemed wild to me. All bags or none? Shouldn't be picking and choosing. (Locker is $5 for 2 hrs) Also want to mention that, if you go, please make sure your kids aren't destroying the place! Shark encounters was actively being destroyed by little hands.

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Braden Vinay

a month ago

Me and my friend went. It was so fun and especially the rides are great. If you like roller coasters and animals, this place is definitely for you. I would say the more expensive parking is better because you are closer to the entrance. The area is nice and always has good weather. It does get VERY packed on the weekends, so I would recommend going on a week day. The ride wait times are usually ~50 to ~80 minutes on a busy day. Also, on the app NEVER trust the wait times. Is always say that the ride wait times are super short, so then you walk all the way over to the ride to see that is has an 80 minute wait. Overall a great park if you are looking for a nice day in San Diego. Also the roller coaster Emperor has the best view of the Mission Bay and San Diego. It is definitely a little run down and shows its age in some areas but is still fun.

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RYAN CHONG (시또TV)

a month ago

We visited SeaWorld San Diego as a family during the public holiday, and it was an absolutely magnificent and unforgettable experience! If you are planning a family trip to California, this is a must-visit destination that I highly recommend to everyone. ​Most of all, our children loved it so much and were completely captivated throughout the entire day. Seeing the majestic orcas and playful dolphins up close—animals they had only ever seen in books or videos—made them scream with pure joy. We sat in the Splash Zone, and even though they got completely soaked, they couldn't stop laughing and smiling. As a parent, it was incredibly rewarding to see them so happy, and I feel so grateful to have given them a special memory that they will cherish for the rest of their lives. ​What makes SeaWorld so great is that it is not just about watching marine life; it also delivers wonderful educational messages about ocean conservation in a fun and engaging way. In addition to the incredible animal presentations, the park offers a fantastic variety of thrilling rides and attractions, so there is never a dull moment. The entire park was very clean, well-organized, and stroller-friendly, making it extremely convenient for families to walk around. ​Since it was a public holiday, it was a bit crowded, but the scale of the shows and the overall quality of the park made every single minute of waiting completely worth it. The staff members were also incredibly kind, helpful, and always greeted us with big smiles, which made our visit even more pleasant. It is truly the ultimate theme park where both children and adults can return to their childhood and have a blast. We will definitely be back in the future. If you want to make perfect memories with your family in San Diego, do not hesitate to visit SeaWorld! Highly recommended!

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Ranjini Nair

a month ago

This was my favorite part of the trip! Plan to spend at least 5–6 hours here to see everything. If you want to enjoy the rides as well, set aside another hour or two. The Orca, dolphin, and sea lion shows were absolutely amazing and the highlight of our visit. The staff were friendly, enthusiastic, and made the experience even more enjoyable. Watching the shows brought out the kid in us—it was so much fun! Overall, SeaWorld San Diego is a fantastic place for families and adults alike, and it's definitely worth spending a good part of the day here.

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