 Rides and Games
It's just not the San Diego County Fair without rides and games! The Fun Zone has many exciting rides, as does Kiddieland, and you'll find nearly 50 different types of games of skill in the Fun Zone and 20 games of skill in Kiddieland. And don't miss out on the Thrill Rides!
Hours
| Note: Grounds close about one hour after gates close; Kiddieland closes about one hour before Fun Zone |
| Tuesdays |
Noon-10:00PM |
Noon-11:00PM |
Wednesdays
|
Noon-10:00PM |
Noon-11:00PM |
| Thursdays |
Noon-10:00PM |
Noon-11:00PM |
| Fridays |
Noon-11:00PM |
Noon-midnight |
| Saturdays |
11:00AM-11:00PM |
11:00AM-midnight |
| Sundays |
11:00AM-10:00PM |
11:00AM-11:00PM |
| Monday, July 1 |
Noon-10:00PM |
Noon-11:00PM |
| Tuesday, July 2 |
11:00AM-11:00PM |
Noon-midnight |
| Wednesday, July 3 |
11:00AM-midnight |
11:00AM-midnight |
| Thursday, July 4 |
11:00AM-midnight |
11:00AM-midnight |
| Closing times are approximate. |
Ride coupon prices
At Fair ride coupon booths: Single ride coupon, .75¢; 28 coupons, $20 (.71¢ ea.); 72 coupons, $50 (.69¢ ea.). Most rides require 3-6 coupons; some of the more thrilling rides require up to 10 coupons. For Thrill Rides and elephant and pony rides, the rider pays directly.
Ways to save
Admission and Ride Packages
Online or by phone through Ticketmaster, you can buy admission-and-ride ticket packages that will save you up to 40-percent. See Admission-Ride Packages in the Tickets & Promotions section for details.
If you would like to save on games, check out the Best Pass Ever for information and the purchase of game coupon sheets.
 Pepsi Pay-One-Price Ride Day
Want to ride as much as you want for just one price?
Pepsi Pay-One-Price Ride Day is every Wed. and Thu. in June!
Try Your Luck For A Buck
On Wednesdays and Thursdays (through June 28), you can play midway games for $1 per play between noon and 8:00PM. If you'd like to save on other days, buy game coupon sheets. See the Best Pass Ever page for information and purchase.
Family Feud Fun!
 Survey says: you and your family are invited to join us in the Infield for a live, non-televised version of Family Feud. The popular game show is held daily. Celebrity hosts abound as the audience plays along for cash prizes (no family required). Top answer is: don't miss out!
Footwear: Some rides require that riders be wearing closed-toe and closed-heel shoes, such as sneakers. On other rides, riders will need to remove shoes not secured by a strap.
Fun Zone Rides
| Fun Zone is located on the west side of the Fairgrounds. For children who do not meet the height requirements for these rides, we have rides just their size in Kiddieland. |
| Air Max |
6 |
48" to ride alone |
| Alien Abduction |
5 |
48" to ride alone |
| Alpine Bobs |
5 |
48" to ride alone |
| Big Bamboo |
5 |
|
| Carousel |
4 |
42" to ride alone |
| Cliff Hanger |
5 |
48" to ride alone |
| Crazy Mouse |
6 |
45" to ride; 55" to ride alone |
| Creep Show |
5 |
36" |
| Dodge'em (bumper cars) |
6 |
42" to ride; 50" to drive |
| Drop Zone |
3 |
42" to ride alone |
| Evolution |
6 |
52" |
| Fast Trax (slide) |
5 |
42" alone; smaller okay with an adult |
| Flying Dutchman |
6 |
48" to ride alone |
| German Fun House |
5 |
42" to ride alone; no restrictions with adult |
| G Force |
6 |
48" |
| Grand Wheel |
6 |
54" to ride alone; no restrictions with adult |
| Hard Rock |
5 |
|
| Haunted Mansion |
5 |
May be scary for very young kids |
| Magnum |
6 |
55" |
| Mega Drop |
6 |
54" |
| MetroMaze (Mirror Maze) |
4 |
none |
| Moscow Circus |
5 |
42" |
| Olympic Bobs |
6 |
54" to ride |
| Pharaoh's Fury |
5 |
48" |
| Sky Flyer |
6 |
48" to ride alone
42" to ride with an adult |
| Speed |
10 |
56" minimum height; 73" maximum height |
| SR-2 Simulator |
4 |
|
| Storm |
5 |
48" |
| Surf Shack |
4 |
42" |
| Tango |
6 |
54" |
| Techno Jump |
4 |
48" alone; 42" to ride with an adult |
| Tilt a Whirl |
4 |
48" to ride alone; 42" to ride with an adult |
| Wave |
6 |
36" to ride with an adult |
| Wave Swinger |
6 |
48" |
| Wild River |
6 |
42" |
| Wind Surf |
6 |
52" |
| Zero Gravity |
4 |
42" |
| Zipper |
6 |
48" |
| Zombie |
4 |
36" alone |
Thrill Rides and Other Attractions
| High Fly'N Zip Line (Infield) |
$20 per person |
Zip line riders must be between 30 and 250 lbs. Under age 18 require a release signed by a parent or guardian. Release form here. |
Bungee
(Avenue of the Palms) |
$40 per person |
Jumpers must be between 80 and 300 lbs. Under age 18 require a release signed by a parent or guardian. |
| Sling Shot (near Del Mar Arena) |
$30 per single rider; $55 for two people |
Riders must be at least 48" tall. |
Rock Climbing Wall
(Fun Zone) |
$5 per person |
|
| Turbo Jump (Infield) |
$7 per person |
|
Have Trunk Will Travel
(Infield) |
$10 per person |
|
| Happy Day Pony Ride |
$7 per child |
|
| Sky Ride |
4 coupons |
48" to ride alone |
Kiddieland Rides
| Kiddieland is located in the east end of the Infield. For some rides, children must ride alone (without an adult); on others, adults may ride. Height and weight restrictions offered as a guideline for parents of toddlers. |
| Kiddie Wheel |
3 |
36" minimum; 48" maximum |
| Baby Venice |
3 |
52" maximum |
| Balloon |
3 |
36" |
| Beach Party |
4 |
42" to ride alone; 36" with paid adult |
| Bees |
3 |
36" |
| Carousel |
3 |
42" |
| Century Wheel |
5 |
42" to ride alone; 36" to ride with adult |
| Convoy |
4 |
36" |
| Cyclone |
4 |
48" |
| Daytona Truck |
4 |
|
| Dive Bomber |
4 |
36" |
| Drop Zone |
3 |
42" |
| Dune Buggy Jump |
3 |
36" |
| Goliath Slide |
3 |
36" |
| Groovy Bus |
3 |
39" to ride alone |
| Helicopter |
3 |
36" to ride alone; no restriction if accompanied by adult |
| Incredible Coaster |
3 |
42" to ride alone; 36" if accompanied by adult |
| Jumping Jumbos |
3 |
42" to ride alone; 36" if accompanied by adult |
| Kiddie Bumper Boats |
4 |
36" |
| Kiddie Swing |
3 |
30" minimum; 40" maximum |
| Kite Flyer |
4 |
42" to ride alone; 36" if accompanied by adult |
| Little Dipper |
4 |
36" to ride alone |
| Lolliswings |
3 |
42" |
| Monkey Maze |
4 |
42" |
| Mini Bumper Cars |
4 |
36" |
| Motorcycle Jump |
4 |
36" |
| Oh Chute (big slide) |
4 |
42" |
| Quadzilla |
4 |
42" to ride alone |
| Raiders |
4 |
36" to ride alone |
| River Ride |
4 |
48" maximum |
| Safari Train |
3 |
36" |
| Silver Streak |
4 |
42" to ride alone; 36" if accompanied by adult |
| Speedway |
3 |
36" |
| Spider Mania |
3 |
36" |
| Tea Cups |
3 |
36" |
| Thomas the Train |
3 |
36" to ride alone |
| Wacky Worm |
4 |
36" with adult; 42" alone |
| Winky the Whale |
4 |
36" |
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