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Celebrate Independence Day

Extend your Independence Day celebration with us for an entire weekend of festivities! Enjoy an unforgettable experience filled with exciting activities, delicious food, and fun for all. Join the fun and make lasting memories! Please note that these activities are exclusive to resort guests unless otherwise specified.

For prime viewing of SeaWorld San Diego’s fireworks show, head to the main entrance near Ingraham Street and Vacation Road or the marina entrance located by Barefoot bar & Grill. View the schedule below.

Thursday, July 3

11:30am: Rock Painting | Tidal Beach
12pm: DIY Foam Sunglasses
2pm: Basketball Pick Up Game | Basketball Court
3pm: Tie Dye Fun ($15) | Tidal Beach
3pm: Face Painting | Lobby
4pm: Water Balloon Showdown | Pine Hill
5pm: Bingo | Tropics Cantina | $5 donation to GKTW
8pm: Movie Night
9pm: SeaWorld San Diego Firework Show

Friday, July 4

10am: Island Yoga | Paradise Terrace
11:30am: Seashell Painting | Tidal Beach
12pm: Windchime Craft | Lobby
12pm: Face Painting | Lobby
1pm – 4pm: Shaved Ice | Lobby Gazebo
1pm: Water Balloon Showdown | Pine Hill
1:45pm: Cornhole Tournament | Mission Bay Patio
3pm: Build-A-Buddy | Lobby ($30)
3pm – 6pm: Cutwater Cocktail Tasting | Lobby
4pm: Water Balloon Showdown | Pine Hill
5pm: Friendship Bracelets | Tropics Cantina
8pm: Dive-in Movie Night | Main Pool
9:30pm: SeaWorld San Diego Firework Show

Saturday, July 5

9am: Sound Bath Meditation | Paradise Terrace
10am: Island Yoga | Paradise Terrace
11:30am: Rock Painting | Tidal Beach
12pm – 3pm: Cutwater Cocktail Tasting | Main Pool
12pm: DIY Foam Sunglasses | Lobby
12pm: Face Painting | Lobby
1pm – 4pm: Shaved Ice | Lobby Gazebo
1pm: Water Balloon Showdown | Pine Hill
2pm: Trivialicious | Main Pool
3pm: Build-A-Buddy | Lobby ($30)
4pm – 5pm | Wine Tasting & Bites | Tidal
4pm: Friendship Bracelets | Tropics Cantina
8pm: Dive-in Movie Night | Main Pool
9:50pm: SeaWorld San Diego Firework Show

Sunday, July 6

10am: Mission Bay Bike Tour | Island Adventure Hut
10am: Island Yoga with Meditation | Paradise Terrace
11:30am: Seashell Painting | Tidal Beach
12pm: Windchime Craft | Lobby
2pm: Basketball Pick Up Game | | Basketball Court
3pm: Tie Dye Fun ($15) | Mission Bay Patio
4pm – 6pm: Beer Tasting by Coronado Brewing | Island Point Lawn
5pm: Bingo | Tropics Cantina
9:50pm: SeaWorld San Diego Firework Show

BOOK ACTIVITIES

Exclusive Bonfire Experience

Elevate your stay with a bonfire experience at your bungalow (or right nearby)! Enjoy the delights of roasting marshmallows, sharing stories, and stargazing; creating unforgettable island memories.

Includes the set up and breakdown of a portable fire pit, up to 6 beach chairs, s’mores kit, two bundles of fire wood, and a patriotic surprise! An attendant will get your bonfire started.

Available Thursday – Sunday | 6-8pm or 8-10pm

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SeaWorld Firework Show

Don’t miss SeaWorld’s firework show lighting up the Mission Bay skyline—a perfect end to your summer day!

For prime viewing spots, head to the main entrance near Ingraham Street and Vacation Road or the marina entrance located by Barefoot bar & Grill.

Showtimes:

Thursday, July 3 at 9:00 PM

Friday, July 4 at 9:30 PM

Saturday, July 5 at 9:50 PM

Sunday, July 6 at 9:50 PM