5 listed water parks within 50 miles of the San Diego, California city center (U.S. Census reference point), nearest first. Distances are straight-line miles, not driving distances. Parks without a confirmed map point are not included.
City of San Diego pool in Carmel Valley with two two-story water slides and a children's water play structure. Single-visit and multi-visit passes are sold at the pool.
Adults $5, children/seniors $2.25
View park detailsSesame Street theme park in Chula Vista, California, with a water area of slides, a lazy river and a wave pool. One park ticket covers both the wet and dry areas.
Included with park ticket
View park detailsLEGO Chima Water Park is closed for the season; the main water park is open weekends until October 25. Outdoor water park inside LEGOLAND California in Carlsbad. Entry needs a same-day ticket covering both the theme park and the water park, such as a Resort Hopper.
Needs Resort Hopper ticket
View park detailsThe published 2026 season ended October 4, 2026. Check the official calendar for the next season. Water park in Vista, California, with a slide tower, a FlowRider and cabanas. General admission tickets are sold per day, and the park runs weekends only until early October 2026.
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View park detailsThe water park did not open for 2026 and is closed while electrical upgrades are completed. Outdoor water park with slides, pools and kids splash areas inside La Jolla Indian Adventure Park in Pauma Valley, California. It has not opened for 2026 because of electrical upgrades.
Admission suspended
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