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title: "Sesame Place San Diego"
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# Sesame Place San Diego

Sesame Place San Diego gives younger families a park day in which the characters are as important as the rides. In Chula Vista, the Sesame Street setting links family attractions, performances and water recreation into an outing that works best at a child’s pace. It is a different proposition from a thrill-led theme park, and that clarity is part of its appeal.

 

The offering combines family rides with character meetings, shows and a parade, alongside seasonal water attractions. A visit can therefore look quite different depending on the programme and time of year. Check what the actual ticket and calendar cover rather than assume every water experience accompanies every event. The park’s individual participation and accessibility guidance should shape priorities before any promises are made to younger children.

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## Directory planning information

- Attraction categories: Theme parks
- Source review status: Sources reviewed
- Coordinates: 32.5884, -117.0101
- Record type: venue
- Operating state: operating
- Timezone: America/Los\_Angeles
- Location: Chula Vista, California, United States
- Address: 2052 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista, California 91911, United States
- City / locality: Chula Vista
- State / province / region: California
- Country: United States
- [Official website](<https://sesameplace.com/san-diego/>)
- [Getting there](<https://sesameplace.com/san-diego/>) (links checked 2026-10-25)

### Planning your visit

Use Entertainment Circle in Chula Vista, not a downtown San Diego map point. Choose the dated product, review show times and check the family’s ride eligibility in advance. Leave room for meals, rest and a favourite character encounter rather than treating every attraction as a compulsory stop. If swimming is on the plan, allow time for changing and storage. Compare parking, food and optional upgrades as part of the whole outing cost, including adults who will mainly accompany the children.
- [Planning source](<https://sesameplace.com/san-diego/>); checked 2026-10-25

### Getting there

Head to 2052 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista, California 91911, United States. Follow the official arrival guide to find the right entrance for your visit.
- [Planning source](<https://sesameplace.com/san-diego/>); checked 2026-10-25
- Chula Vista, not downtown San Diego: The park’s visitor address is Entertainment Circle in Chula Vista, California. 
- [Planning source](<https://sesameplace.com/san-diego/>); checked 2026-10-25

### Sources and credits

- [Official source](<https://sesameplace.com/san-diego/>)
- [Independent source](<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sesame_Place_San_Diego>)

Information checked: 2026-10-25.

Source credit: Photo: Sesame Place San Diego


## THMPRK Score

7.4 /10

Sesame Place San Diego earns its score through a clear younger-family focus and a useful combination of characters, rides and seasonal water recreation. It is most persuasive when those experiences match the children’s interests. The actual programme and costs beyond admission deserve attention before judging value.

- Assessed: 2026-10-25


## Fan score

90.6% positive. 29 thumbs up; 3 thumbs down; 32 total votes.