Jewels of the Sea: The Jellyfish Experience | Sea World San Diego

San Diego | CA

Jewels of the Sea is a whimsical, 360° immersive experience that transports guests into the elusive world of jellyfish.

Project Services

Master Plan, Architectural Design, Exhibit Design, Interior Design, Interactive Experience Design, Environmental Graphic Design, Interpretive Graphic Design, Interpretive Writing, Media Direction, On-site Construction Administration, On-site Art Direction

Awards and Achievements

WWA Leading Edge Award | World Waterpark Association
Best Water Park | Park World Excellence Awards

Jewels of the Sea: The Jellyfish Experience | Sea World San Diego

Housed within a repurposed ride building, the attraction stands out immediately with its fresh entry and courtyard, where regal purples and vibrant magentas create a bold contrast against the surrounding attractions’ blues and greens.

The guest journey unfolds across three distinct galleries, featuring uniquely shaped aquariums, colorful interpretives, and first-of-their-kind interactives.

Boy touching jelly fish sculpture at Jellyfish Experience
Scientific drawings of jellyfish at Jellyfish Experience


In the first gallery, a kaleidoscope of interactive habitats, paired with a delicate interplay of light and shadow, encourages guests to slow down, take a deep breath, and imagine life as creatures of the currents.

Girl reaching for jellyfish at Jellyfish Experience
Dark themed tunnel at Jellyfish Experience

The descent into the second gallery leads through a dramatic, canyon-like passage with a 10-foot-tall living archway of moon jellies (fondly nicknamed “the donut” by the design team).

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  • Graphic signage inside the Jellyfish Experience
  • Underwater themed at Jellyfish Experience
  • Boy viewing jellyfish at the Jellyfish Experience
  • Cosmic illustrations of jellyfish at Jellyfish Experience

    • The final gallery, Medusa, offers a mesmerizing media experience, allowing guests to witness the ocean from a jellyfish’s perspective. Eight different shows cycle across the wrap-around LED screens on the walls and ceiling, creating a fully enveloping spectacle.

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