What is the fastest ride in San Diego?

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As of 2026, the fastest ride in San Diego is the Electric Eel at SeaWorld San Diego. This "Sky Rocket II" model roller coaster reaches a top speed of 62 mph (100 km/h). It features a high-energy multi-launch system that propels riders forward and backward through a twisting track, including a heart-line roll at 150 feet in the air. While SeaWorld's dive coaster, Emperor, is taller and features a 143-foot vertical drop, its top speed is slightly lower at 60 mph. For those seeking speed in 2026, the newly reimagined Journey to Atlantis offers a fresh storytelling experience with high-tech effects, but Electric Eel remains the "speed king" of Mission Bay. Other fast attractions in the region include the wooden coaster Giant Dipper at Belmont Park, which provides a classic sense of speed at 48 mph, but for pure velocity, SeaWorld's steel coasters dominate the city's thrill landscape.

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