Sesame Place San Diego: Planning a Visit from Chula Vista

Sesame Place San Diego is in Chula Vista, making it a local outing. For directions, use the park’s official directions to map a route from your starting point; its published approaches describe routes from Carlsbad and Imperial Beach rather than from central Chula Vista.

From Carlsbad, the park’s directions follow I-5 South to CA-54 East, then I-805 South. Exit at Main Street toward Auto Park Drive, continue on Main Street and Heritage Road, and turn right onto Entertainment Circle.

From Imperial Beach, take I-5 South to CA-905 East, then I-805 North; exit at Main Street toward Auto Park Drive, turn right onto Main Street, continue on Heritage Road and turn right onto Entertainment Circle.

Traffic can be affected by events at North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre. If you’re driving on a date when a concert may be taking place, check the venue’s schedule as the park advises. The North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre guide covers the nearby venue.

Sesame Place San Diego ticket options differ in date flexibility and validity, while park operating days and hours vary. Check the official site before you go, and confirm the calendar and ticket terms for the planned visit.

Opening hours

• Saturday and Sunday: 12 PM–6 PM
• Monday to Friday: closed

Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.

The park is open on select dates throughout the year, and its days and hours are subject to change without notice. Its hours page is updated periodically; check it within a week of the visit for showtimes. Avoid relying on an old schedule when planning the day.

Ticket offers and prices can change, so review the official ticket page before purchasing. Options include date-specific admission, an Any-Day Ticket and a two-park ticket. Date-specific tickets are valid only on the selected date, while the other options have their own purchase and use windows.

Tickets are nonrefundable and nontransferable. For a visit that combines the park with SeaWorld San Diego, check the two-park ticket’s validity and visit terms before buying.

Sesame Place San Diego requires paid parking, and the cost depends on the vehicle and parking category. Starting prices are $35 for general car parking, $50 for up-close car parking, $52 for general parking for RVs, campers and buses, and $30 for motorcycle parking.

RV, camper, bus and motorcycle parking must be purchased at the park. For visits on more than one day, plan to pay for parking each time. The park recommends prepaying for parking to help save time on arrival, unless a pass includes free parking.

Parking and service fees are separate from admission. Check the park’s official site before purchasing, as prices and terms may change.

Admission includes slides, rides, pools, shows and parades, but water attractions are seasonal and every attraction is weather permitting. Build the plan around the attractions operating on the visit date rather than assuming every option will be available.

Cabanas and Front-of-the-Line Passes are available at additional cost. Both are subject to availability and can be reserved online in advance. Review the current options before the visit if either matters to the day’s plans.

The park also provides an accessibility guide to help with visit planning. Check it ahead of time for relevant information, and confirm any needed details with the park.

Plan the day around the park’s calendar first, then choose tickets and parking once a date is settled. Check showtimes within a week of the visit, as the park recommends, and leave room for weather-related changes to attractions.

San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge is another Chula Vista-area destination; its trails, wildlife and access are covered in this guide to San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Keep the park’s opening schedule and the day’s plans in view when deciding whether to combine destinations.