San Diego is a hub for premier theme parks, arts and culture and popular activities likes surfing, kayaking and golf. Paradise Point Resort & Spa, allows its guests to experience the best of San Diego on a 44-acre tropical island situated next door to one of the city’s most popular family attractions: SeaWorld.

All summer long, Paradise Point is inviting travelers to experience watery wonders at the park and resort with two unique SeaWorld vacation packages.

Taking advantage of the resort’s neighboring location to the iconic aquatic theme park, Paradise Point is offering 20% off the popular SeaWorld San Diego Adventure Package. Available through August 2014, the vacation begins with a plush SeaWorld toy for kids, as parents check into a deluxe garden or lagoon view room. Travelers can then secure a spot on Paradise Point’s private 20-seat water taxi and bypass the theme park crowds by entering through SeaWorld’s back gate. Costumed characters will be waiting on Sundays through August to provide a special dockside welcome. The package includes two adult tickets to SeaWorld during the park’s Sea of Surprises 50th Celebration, daily breakfast for two at the waterfront Barefoot Bar & Grill and access to the resort’s 18-hole putting golf course, private marina and 14 beachfront family bonfires pits. Package rate starts at $320 per night, not including tax.

Paradise Point is also offering a VIP version of the SeaWorld San Diego Adventure Package. The Ultimate SeaWorld San Diego Adventure package features premium accommodations in a bayside bungalow that overlooks the calm waters of coveted Paradise Cove. After taking in the scenery, guests will be swept away by private door-to-dock SeaWorld water taxi service that picks up on the sand directly outside of the bungalow suite. It includes two adult tickets to SeaWorld and SeaWorld’s Sea of Surprises 50th Celebration, valid for two days; daily breakfast for two at the beach restaurant Barefoot Bar & Grill; access to all of the resort’s amenities; a complimentary s’mores kit to use on one of Paradise Cove’s beach bonfire pits; a SeaWorld plush toy at check-in; and the ability to add on exclusive SeaWorld park experiences like animal meet-and-greets, lunch with Shamu and behind-the-scenes park tours. Package rate starts at $976 per night, not including tax.

Paradise Point, www.paradisepoint.com