Planning a San Diego trip and trying to figure out whether a Go City pass, San Diego CityPASS, or just buying tickets one at a time will save you the most? This calculator does the math for your exact group and attraction list, including the promo codes that get you the lowest price. Sometimes a pass wins, sometimes individual tickets do, and we will show you either way.
Disclosure: La Jolla Mom may earn a commission on some links here, at no extra cost to you, and we show the cheapest option we can find regardless of who we earn from. Prices, ticket types, child-ticket rules, and terms change often at these attractions. We keep this as current as we can, but it is only accurate as of the date shown below, so please confirm the details at checkout.
Who's going?
Child ages determine ticket prices. Many attractions have free entry under age 3.
Pick the attractions you want to visit
Check everything on your list. We'll find the cheapest way to buy them.
How to use it
- Tell us who is going. Add the adults and each child’s age, since many attractions are free or discounted for younger kids.
- Pick the attractions you want to visit.
- Add your trip length if you know it. This matters for multi-day passes.
- See your cheapest option, how much you save, and where to buy, with any promo code you will need at checkout.
How we find your cheapest option
For every attraction you pick, we compare buying an individual ticket against what you would pay on a Go City pass or San Diego CityPASS, per person, based on each traveler’s age. Then we add it all up and show you the lowest total. If a pass covers most of your list but not everything, we tell you what to buy separately. And if buying tickets one at a time beats every pass, we say so. We would rather give you the honest answer than push a pass.
Good to know
- Prices are for base admission. Extras like the LEGOLAND water park, SeaWorld dining, or skip-the-line passes are add-ons you buy separately.
- Free ages vary by attraction. A two year old is free at the San Diego Zoo but pays at LEGOLAND, and the calculator handles that for you.
- Pass and ticket prices change, especially during sales. We show the most recent rates we verified, so always confirm the final price at checkout.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a San Diego attraction pass always cheaper than buying tickets?
No. A pass usually wins when you are visiting several attractions over a few days, but if you are only doing one or two, individual tickets are often cheaper. That is exactly what this calculator checks for your specific list.
How current are the prices?
We verify prices regularly and show the date at the bottom of your results. Sale prices in particular move around, so we always recommend confirming the final price on the checkout page before you buy.
Do young children need a ticket?
It depends on the attraction. Some are free under age 3, others under age 2, and a few charge from age 2. Enter each child’s age and the calculator applies the right rule for every attraction on your list.
Do I have to buy through La Jolla Mom?
No. We show you the cheapest place to buy, and for passes we show both our ticket store and the option to buy direct, so you can choose. Either way you get the same price.
What if I have a military or membership discount?
You can type your own price into any attraction or pass using the “Have a different price?” box, and the calculator will recompare using your rate.
