Aquarium of the Pacific

Aquarium, Venues & Event Spaces, Community Service/Non-Profit

100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802

About Aquarium of the Pacific

The Aquarium of the Pacific is a popular destination in Long Beach, California, known for its impressive collection of marine life and educational programs. Visitors can explore over 100 exhibits featuring approximately 12,000 animals representing the diverse ecosystems of the Pacific Ocean. The aquarium is highly regarded for its variety of sea mammals and fish, offering engaging experiences for people of all ages. Guests can enjoy interactive touch pools, where they can see sharks and moon jellies up close. Additionally, the Art Gallery area features a unique virtual coral reef projection that allows visitors to digitally color fish and sharks, which then swim within the projected environment. Many visitors find the aquarium to be a fun place to relax and learn something new each time they visit. While ticket prices are around $50, many agree that the experience is worth it. The aquarium is much larger than expected, with plenty to see and do, making it a highly recommended destination. The Aquarium of the Pacific is a non-profit organization that strives to educate and inspire visitors to appreciate and protect the Pacific Ocean. The staff, including knowledgeable guides, adds to the experience, making it enjoyable for both children and adults.

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  • Jun 2025

    I'm in love with this aquarium!! It's such a cool experience where I get to just have fun. It's really nice to just relax and chill out with friends or family. I love seeing all the different animals and I swear I learn something new every time I go!! It's usually around $50 per ticket which is pricey for me so I don't go too often but when I do I feel like it's totally worth it. I've only ever gone to the aquarium but I'm looking forward to checking out the whale watching one of these days! I feel like there's a whole bunch to look at and it tends to look really fancy to me. I highly recommend checking it out once! The employees are kind and there's a couple that seem super into showing all the cool things these animals can do which is great! I love learning from someone who is passionate about their job!

  • Jun 2025

    We were visiting our son in Southern California and we were looking for something to do on Saturday. Our son suggested that we go to the Aquarium of the Pacific. So, 5 adults went to the aquarium. I initially thought that we would be a bit bored. But I was wrong! We thoroughly enjoyed each exhibit. The aquarium was much bigger than I expected. There were plenty of excellent to our delight. When we looked for tickets online it stated that they only sold timed entry tickets. But we bought tickets at the aquarium and they allowed us to go in immediately. We highly recommend going to the aquarium.

  • Jun 2025

    First time visiting from make a wish we had Mike one of the managers for a tour guide he was excellent from start to finish I would highly recommend this place for children or Even adults Mike was very knowledgeable on any questions we had I also want to note I felt bad when he told us about his daughter I felt his pain and want to wish him the best of luck we definitely would come back for future vacations!!! And this is Aubrey Lawrence's make a wish! Trip !

Hours

Monday: 9AM - 6PM
Tuesday: 9AM - 6PM
Wednesday: 9AM - 6PM
Thursday: 9AM - 5PM
Friday: 9AM - 6PM
Saturday: 9AM - 6PM
Sunday: 9AM - 6PM

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see tickets wheelchair accessible tipping optional for large parties accepts android pay accepts apple pay accepts credit cards good for kids garage parking free wi-fi offers military discount gender-neutral restrooms open to all bike parking ev charging station available

Location

100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach

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