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What's at the New Sesame Place San Diego?

Even bigger than Sesame Place in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, the new 17-acre park has 18 Sesame Street-themed rides, an interactive musical play area, and reimagined water attractions, including a 500,000-gallon wave pool – one of the largest in Southern California.

Families can flock to a photo-op with Big Bird and have meet-and-greets with other characters in the interactive Sesame Street neighborhood. There are live shows and award-winning parades throughout the day, in addition to loads of shops and restaurants.

Welcome to the new Sesame Place San Diego! Artist rendering courtesy of Sesame Place San Diego

Entering the park brings a splash of nostalgia for parents and a real thrill for kids, as the park entrance is a replica of the Sesame Street Neighborhood from the iconic TV show, complete with the 123 Stoop and Elmo’s bedroom window where kids can play, dance, and sing with their furry friends.

Each ride features a different character with names like Super Grover’s Box Car Derby, a family-friendly roller coaster; and Cookie Climb, where you can pull yourself to the top of Cookie Monster-themed towers.

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A Big Bird's eye view of the whole park. Artist rendering courtesy of Sesame Place San Diego

Don’t forget the swimsuits! Sesame Place is another great destination for Southern California water park fans. Families can splash in heated pools and swoosh down water slides, plus ride an inner tube down Big Bird’s Rambling River and play in a pool surrounded by a sandy beach. There are other water play opportunities for little ones, too.

Sesame Place Is a Certified Autism Center

True to the PBS show’s reputation for inclusivity and education, Sesame Place is a designated Certified Autism Center by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), a global leader in online training and certification programs. This means that Sesame Place Team Members receive specialized training to ensure they have the requisite knowledge, skills, temperament, and expertise to cater to all children, including those with autism and special needs. The park has staff training that focuses on sensory awareness, motor skills, communication, and other important qualifications.

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Who are the people in your neighborhood? Artist rendering courtesy of Sesame Place San Diego

Best Deals at Sesame Place San Diego

A pre-opening Season Pass for Sesame Place San Diego is $129 and gives members unlimited visits from March 26, 2022, through January 2, 2023, with no block-out dates—plus free parking, free guest tickets, and in-park discounts on food and beverages, merchandise, and experiences. All 2022 Season Pass holders gain access to seasonal events, including The Count’s Halloween Spooktacular and A Very Furry Christmas.

Because the new spot is a joint venture of SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment and Sesame Workshop, you can get a package deal for both parks. To get unlimited visits to both Sesame Place San Diego and SeaWorld San Diego, add a SeaWorld Annual Pass to your Sesame Place 2022 Season Pass starting at $84 (there are pass tiers).