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SeaWorld San Diego’s Christmas Celebration Returns With All-New Shows and Timeless Holiday Joy

10 AM - 5 PM, ongoing daily from November 13, 2026 until January 3, 2027.
SeaWorld San Diego
All Ages
$51.99-$141.99
Admission varies by date. Christmas Celebration is included with park admission; select experiences may require additional fees.
Christmas Celebration at SeaWorld
Jennifer Crespo
Christmas Celebration at SeaWorld

About the Event

SeaWorld San Diego’s annual Christmas Celebration returns with more than one million sparkling lights, festive entertainment, seasonal food and drinks, animal encounters and new holiday experiences for the whole family.

New this year, guests can enjoy Baby Shark’s Christmas Adventure, an interactive musical journey to the North Pole; Dolphin Island Christmas, featuring holiday traditions and music inspired by Hawaii and the Pacific Islands; the Rock the Holiday Christmas Parade; and North Pole Storytime with the North Pole’s head librarian.

Returning favorites include Clyde & Seamore’s Christmas Special, Santa’s live reindeer, photos with Santa, Rudolph’s Christmastown, nightly snowfall, holiday shows, fireworks on select dates and the Donner and Blitzen laser light show. Guests can also enjoy seasonal treats, holiday shopping, special dining experiences and the Festive Food & Seasonal Sips sampling lanyard.

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SeaWorld San Diego

SeaWorld San Diego

500 SeaWorld Drive
San Diego, California 92109
619-222-4732

Spread across 190 acres on beautiful Mission Bay Park, SeaWorld is known for its amazing animals, interactive attractions, aquariums, rides, beautiful landscaping and education programs for all ages. SeaWorld San Diego currently features exclusive tour experiences, 16 fun-filled rides, multiple shows and presentations, and 8 delicious restaurants. SeaWorld is open year-round with varying operating hours and days. Check the schedule for the hours on a specific date.

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