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Sesame Place San Diego

πŸ“ Chula Vista, CA

β˜…4.0(5,459 Google reviews)πŸ’°$47.99-$97.99πŸ‘ΆAll ages

Sesame Street-themed park with family rides, character meet-and-greets, shows, and water attractions. Best for preschool to early elementary kids who want manageable theme park fun.

βœ“ Great for young kidsβœ“ Character meet & greets

πŸ† Family Action Verdict

Best for families with preschoolers to early elementary kids who want a manageable Sesame Street experience with quality character time. The smaller size makes it less overwhelming than major theme parks, but very young toddlers may find limited age-appropriate water features. Go with realistic expectations about maintenance and costs.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘Get the all-day dining pass as food is expensive and it pays for itself
⏰Bring snacks - the park has a relaxed policy on outside food
🎟️Expect to pay high parking fees and consider upgrade options
πŸš—Visit on weekdays for shorter lines and better staff attention

πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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5,459 Google reviews

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Hannah

10 months ago

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β€œI love the smaller size of this park because it’s not too overwhelming or too crowded. There are a lot of water attractions for toddlers and rides too. Because it’s a smaller park, my daughter was able to meet most of the characters. They were so nice and patient with my daughter. They even welcomed a very long hug from my toddler. I would say this is a huge perk, especially for sensitive or kids on the spectrum. She was able to get brief but meaningful 1:1 attention from the characters who were walking around. Thank you!”

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Cindy Arellano

a year ago

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β€œThe most amazing time! My 2 year old loved it. She was able to get on 4 rides and then she got to play in the water park. The lazy river was so relaxing it made her take a good long nap so we had to leave. She woke up screaming, β€œElmo! Elmo!” Her way of saying she wanted to go back already lol Sesame Place will definitely be added to our annual vacation from now on just like Disney. Tip get the all day dinning pass. It pays for itself. The bacon burger, chicken tenders and pizza were good!”

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Sultana Halwani

a year ago

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β€œVery enjoyable for all ages. I received two bonus ticket to visit the park for free, we just had to pay for parking. The drive was far but it was worth it. Loved the wave pool and the lazy river. The employees were professional. Lots of seating which made all the difference. Hopefully I will revisit next summer.”

πŸ’¬ What parents mention

Good for young childrenExcellent character interactionsSmaller/less overwhelmingHigh costs

Overview

Features family-friendly rides, the Sesame Street Party Parade, character meet-and-greets with Elmo and friends, plus seasonal water attractions opening in 2026. The park offers dining experiences, shows, and special events like Elmo's Springtacular throughout the year. Located in Chula Vista with parking and amenities designed for families with young children.

πŸ• Opening Hours

Saturday10:00-17:00
Sunday10:00-17:00

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