What is the biggest ride in SeaWorld San Diego?

What do a 14-story, 90-degree drop, three thrilling inversions, and top speeds of 60 miles per hour feel like? The all-new Emperor?California's tallest and fastest floorless dive coaster?is open NOW!



As of 2026, the undisputed "biggest" and most intense ride at SeaWorld San Diego is Emperor, which holds the record as California's tallest, fastest, and longest dive coaster. This penguin-inspired thrill ride features a terrifying 153-foot vertical drop at a 90-degree angle, sending riders hurtling at speeds of up to 60 miles per hour. What makes it unique is that it is a floorless coaster, meaning your feet dangle above the track as you soar through barrel rolls and a massive Immelmann loop. For those who measure "biggest" by intensity and technical stats, Emperor is the clear winner. However, the park also features Electric Eel, which is a multi-launch coaster that reaches 62 mph and features a "heartline roll" at 150 feet, and Manta, a family-friendly launch coaster that emphasizes high-speed twists and turns rather than massive drops. Emperor remains the park's premier "shriek-inducing" attraction, designed specifically for those who want the maximum adrenaline rush allowed by modern coaster engineering.

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