SeaWorld’s new Bayside Brews & BBQ Festival

SeaWorld San Diego has announced its all-new Bayside Brews & BBQ festival starting on Friday, August 23 and running through Monday, September 2 on select dates. In celebration of the park’s 60th anniversary, guests can enjoy an impressive selection of 60 craft brews, plus a new menu of delicious BBQ fare, including a variety of smoked and grilled favorites that will tantalize taste buds. Guests are invited to indulge in an unbeatable mix of flavors and experiences while strolling between award-winning attractions and incredible animal presentations, making it the perfect summer outing for families and friends alike. Guests can eat, drink, and soak up summer and save up to 65% off on tickets, fun cards and annual passes during the End of Summer Sale for a limited time.

Cheers to Beers

Hot summer days call for ice-cold beer. Guests can explore the park and sip on a selection of craft beers highlighted throughout the event, featuring several local and regional brews like:

• AleSmith Brewing
• Ballast Point Brewing
• Bay City Brewing
• Belching Beaver Brewery
• Bivouac Cider Works
• Calidad Beer
• Coronado Brewing
• Donna’s Pickle Beer
• Embolden Beer Co.
• Golden Road Brewing
• Harland Brewing
• Julian Beer Co.
• Karl Strauss Brewing
• Latitude 33 Brewing
• Mike Hess Brewing
• Mother Earth Brew Co.
• Pizza Port Brewing
• Societe Brewing
• Stone Brewing
• Thorn Brewing

Guests can really get the party started at the all-new Bourbon Bar, located at the Waterfront, featuring a selection of both savory and refreshing cocktails to enjoy while indulging in all the delicious eats. Featured sips include:

• Buffalo Whiskey Smash – Buffalo Trace Whiskey, Blackberry
• Traveller Lemonade – Traveller Whiskey, Lemonade
• Corazon Margarita – Aged in Buffalo Trace Barrels
• Wheatley Vodka – Wheatley Vodka, Hibiscus

Bites for the Brews

A summer celebration wouldn’t be complete without mouth-watering BBQ. Guests can savor a variety of flavorful BBQ styles at various huts stationed throughout the park, ranging from Texas- to Baja-style, incorporating brews into delicious menu offerings for every taste.

Baja Style BBQ Located near Manta

• TJ Dogs – Bacon Wrapped Hot Dog with Peppers & Onion
• Chile Lime Tequila Chicken Taco – Marinated Chicken, Lime Tequila Slaw, Avocado Crema

Bourbon Style BBQ Located at The Waterfront

• Buffalo Trace Pulled Pork Slider – Pulled Pork, Blackberry BBQ Sauce, Mint Cabbage Slaw
• Pork Belly Bites – Served with Bourbon BBQ Sauce
• Loaded Mac & Cheese – Pulled Pork, House-Made Mac & Cheese, Diced Green Onion
• Fried Okra – Served with Remoulade Dipping Sauce
• Peach Cobbler Churro Fries

Texas Style BBQ Located Near The Waterfront

• Tri Tip Sandwich – Tri Tip, Garlic Aioli, Served on a Grilled Baguette
• Brisket Sandwich – Brisket, Bourbon Sauce, Pickle, Served on Texas Toast
• Texas BBQ Beans – Texas Style Baked Beans
• Spicy Jalapeño Cornbread – Served with Honey Butter
• Cowboy Caviar – Roasted Corn, Black Beans, Bell Peppers, Jalapeños, Cilantro, Avocado, Cilantro Vinaigrette 
• Smores Brownie

For more information, park hours and to purchase tickets, visit SeaWorld San Diego’s website.