Sesame Place San Diego Admission Ticket
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September 2026
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Traveler rating
2.4/5
Based on 46 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Sesame Place San Diego Admission Ticket worth booking?
Sesame Place San Diego Admission Ticket is a 24-hour experience in San Diego, United States, from $51 per person. It scores 43 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 2.4/5 rating across 46 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 43 / 100
- Rating
- 2.4/5 (46)
- Duration
- 24 hours
- From
- $51 per person
California's newest theme park! The park features seven Sesame Street-themed rides, an interactive musical play area and 11 water attractions including a 500,000 gallon wave pool – one of the largest in Southern Californ
What you get
About this experience
California's newest theme park! The park features seven Sesame Street-themed rides, an interactive musical play area and 11 water attractions including a 500,000 gallon wave pool – one of the largest in Southern California. The park also has an interactive Sesame Street Neighborhood complete with the iconic 123 Stoop, live character shows, an award-winning daily parade, unique photo opportunities and everyone's favorite furry friends! Ticket upgrade to include a day at SeaaWorld is available to purchase.
What's included
Included
- Admission Ticket
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Towels, locker and cabana rentals
- Food and drink (available for purchase)
- Parking (approx. USD $25, subject to change)
What you'll see and do
Have the best day ever at Sesame Place San Diego - the only theme park on the West Coast based entirely on the show Sesame Street! Make your way to the park in Chula Vista, California, about eight miles (13 km) away from San Diego, and spend the day enjoying whirling rides, splashy water slides, exciting shows and parades, the interactive Sesame Street neighborhood and meeting your Sesame Street friends. Everyone will love to soar, spin and play on family-friends rides including Elmo’s Rockin’ Rockets, Abby’s Fairy Flight and Super Grover’s Box Car Derby coaster. Splash, slide, twist and turn on exciting water slides and rides such as Cookie’s Monster Mixer, Oscar’s Rotten Rafts and Big Bird’s Rambling River! Meet your favorite furry Sesame Street friends and sing and dance along at live character shows and the Sesame Street Party Parade. And when you get hungry, there are multiple places to eat including Cookie Monster’s Foodie Truck, Grover’s Grill and Telly’s Trattoria!
Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
San Diego
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Options you can book
2-Park Combo Ticket
Valid for one (1) single day admission to each Sesame Place San Diego & SeaWorld San Diego. Valid through December 31, 2023. Duration: 2 days
Single Day Ticket + Free Child
Admission: One free child ticket per paying adult. Additional children will be charged at the gate. Entitlements: Valid for a single day admission on any regularly scheduled park operating day until 2 November, 2025.
Single Day Weekday Ticket
Entitlements: Valid for single-day admission on any scheduled Monday–Thursday park operating day, within six (6) months of purchase.
Single Day "Any Day" Ticket
Single Day Any Day Ticket: Valid on any regularly scheduled park operating day, valid for 6 months from date of purchase
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 9 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wheelchair accessible
- Please note: Tickets are only valid on selected date of travel.
- Infants under the age of 3 years (2 year and 11 months) do not require admission. Proof of age such as a birth certificate may be required.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 46 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Good for families
9 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Food and drink
4 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Traveler reviews
46 verified traveler reviews for Sesame Place San Diego Admission Ticket. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Worst water park ever!
STAY AWAY!!! This park is so horrible. It is the dead of summer on a beautiful hot day and only 5 slides are open...neither of the top 2 thrilling/best ones are open. Fun kids area is also not fully operating with all water features. Complete waste of money! Park is super dirty and garbage is everywhere. Lounge area has womens fake finger nails laying all over the place. This needs to be renamed Ghetto park, even the staff looks like they hate their jobs. To order one burger and fries took forever. Order was placed at 12:22pm and was not ready until 1pm and orders were not being called out in order. Save your money and stay away! Wish I could get my money back for this horrendous experience.
via Tripadvisor
Horrible Experience
I took my grandkids there yesterday and it was so awful and disappointing. I've been taking my offspring to this water park since 1997 and continued to do so through all of the changing ownership. It has always been a total blast and so enjoyable. Yesterday was so bad, I feel very ripped off. First, the prices have skyrocketed for everything, though I was expecting that with the state of the ecomony and I wouldn't have minded if the park was still good. It was so gross, so dirty, so poorly run. I had to get out of the lazy river because it was so disgusting. There was trash and unidentifiable gross objects floating all over, getting stuck to you and the tubes. There was so much dirt and leaves, the bottom was completely covered in some areas. The three best slides were completely closed. The slides that were open had ONE slide out of the 4-6 open. Half of the "lifeguards" looked like they were hungover or asleep. I am sad to say I will never go back. This place was such a good memory for my kids and grandkids growing up, I hate that this has happened to it.
via Tripadvisor
Don’t waste your time and money. This is a scam.
It’s a SCAM!! More than half of the attractions were closed! Only a few water slides were working, the kids waterpark was closed us well as them wave pool. The funeral waterslide also closed. I felt robed. Staff was rude and unhelpful, and there was no one in management to complain to. I used to come to this park when it was under another management but now it’s a disaster.
via Tripadvisor
I will NOT use again!!!
The experience was horrible when I made it to the park they informed me that my tickets were not valid. I reached out to your customer service. They were not able to help me either. He tried to get in touch with someone it assisted me place and they also couldn’t help me. They could not connect with each other while I’m standing there with my family looking crazy. I would never do this again with this company I called back and ask for a refund because I had to purchase my tickets from the counter, but it was a very embarrassing moment.
via Viator
Overall good time
We went to do the water park since we are pass holders to SeaWorld and gives us access to sesame place also. Overall both kids had fun. Only one water ride was closed today. Food seems to take a while and the bathrooms could have been better but it was still a good day
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 16
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 43
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Sesame Place San Diego Admission Ticket: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for San Diego.
How much does Sesame Place San Diego Admission Ticket cost?
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Prices start at $51 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in San Diego usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Sesame Place San Diego Admission Ticket take?
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Plan for about 24 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in San Diego is not rushed.
Is Sesame Place San Diego Admission Ticket worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 43 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (2.4/5 across 46 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in San Diego, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Sesame Place San Diego Admission Ticket?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Sesame Place San Diego Admission Ticket suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 24-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Sesame Place San Diego Admission Ticket?
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Around 16 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in San Diego can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in San Diego and add a light layer if any part of the 24-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Sesame Place San Diego Admission Ticket start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central San Diego within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in San Diego?
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San Diego is an outdoor-first city: whale watching from December through April, La Jolla kayak and snorkel runs year round, harbour cruises and the USS Midway, plus Balboa Park museums when the marine layer sits low. We rank water operators on group ratios and gear quality, which is where the cheap La Jolla trips fall down. On Outty we rank every San Diego experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include USS Midway Museum Admission: Valid Any Date, Taste of Little Italy in San Diego, San Diego Whale Watching Cruise. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit San Diego?
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March to May and September to November, either side of the June overcast. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in San Diego?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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