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Aquarium of the Pacific

Aquarium

Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach

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"Enjoy the shark lagoon, the lorikeet forest and others!"(7 Tips)
"Prob a bad idea to try whale watching in February."(8 Tips)
"just love the shark lagoon!"(5 Tips)
"Great aquarium for the whole family."(3 Tips)

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AycanDecember 3, 2017
Amazing species, you can’t even imagine that they exist plus you can touch some fish 😲😲😲😲 🐠 🐟
Matthieu AchiniDecember 14, 2016
Beautiful aquarium with a beautiful collection. Staff is really nice and eager to have a chat with you. I really love the approach they have concerning the animals. But get all this shops away!!!
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Noel ClarkeAugust 25, 2014
Really nice Aquarium with inside and outside sections and touch pools for the kids. Plenty of places outside to chill as well and restaurants near by. Good day for the family
Jay HartwigMarch 2, 2016
Easy to burn right through it, but sea lion show was cool. Bought combo tickets to do the whale watching cruise the next day as well. Highly recommended.
OC WeeklyApril 9, 2013
Get the chance to come face to face with some of the Pacific Oceans sea life and even have hands on experience with rays and more in their Shark Lagoon! Don’t forget to see the penguins!
Elias GonzalezSeptember 29, 2015
Awesome place, very nice exhibits. All personnel is very courteous and ready to help or explain anything about the exhibits
Anna WootenMarch 28, 2014
You have to go to the second floor and see my art on the wall of the blue fin Tuna and the Chilian Sea Bass it is a watercolor it has been there since 2004. It was worth it to make it. Contract to.
Keith PetersenJune 8, 2023
One of the best aquariums in the US. Animals very well cared for, exhibits are clean and well stocked. Easy access to entire facility
Laur Lo SkiSeptember 26, 2018
Honestly this is a phenomenal aquarium! I loved it and wished I lived in Cali just to visit this Aquarium. Highly recommend to all ages.
Corralee LongdinFebruary 4, 2014
The most awesome girl showed us around last time. Chantel C. enjoys her job and cares for the creatures. We found out she was our Educator on our whale watch. Awesome!! <3 it here! Thank you Chantel.
Megan Crayne BeallMay 20, 2013
Been here 25+ times
Before you plan a trip, check on their website to see the most recent events on the calendar, some of which may have discounted admission, especially if there is a special day or night event.
Barbara LeonOctober 15, 2015
fun place to go for a days tour with kids. A little steep in price and limited areas. A little too over crowed, but still a very nice place if your from out of town.
James SilveyJuly 3, 2016
The lorikeet area is fun, and you can feed them nectar for $4. Be sure to catch the sea lion and seal show!
Larisa GrollemondJuly 31, 2017
Been here 10+ times
So many children, the exhibits are great and informative, but can get very crowded on weekends.
Jinnie LSeptember 30, 2014
Larger than it looks but still wish it were bigger ;) lots of cool things to see and all the tanks are beautifully maintained and colorful♡
Jinnie LApril 16, 2015
This was my second visit n I still love it :) just love the shark lagoon! They have this area that u get to touch sting rays too ;)
Nicholas ManolelisOctober 24, 2015
Great exhibitions and activities for kids and adults alike. Amazing sea life in clean environments
Los AngelesOctober 21, 2013
At this family-friendly weekend event 10/26-27, the Aquarium hosts the annual children’s costume contest, underwater pumpkin carving, spooky storytelling, eerie animals in the Great Hall, and more.
Krit PuenpongJanuary 14, 2017
Lots of activity inside and around this building. You can spend all day to participate entirely activities or just take a quick look in aquarium in an hour.
Jeremy BarlowMay 24, 2019
Been here 25+ times
Take time to find the animals in each different exhibit. Some blend in really well but it is a fun challenge to find them.
Offbeat L.A.December 31, 2014
Make sure you validate your parking at the Aquarium before you leave. It is $8 with validation and can be $15 or more without it.
Jeff WilsonApril 10, 2015
Great aquarium to visit. Great area outside to walk around the lighthouse and restaurants really close by.
Alex HuerecaJune 14, 2016
Nice exhibit! We went on a Monday and not crowded at all. Our children loved it.
eric bornemannAugust 11, 2019
Been here 5+ times
Good aquarium if a little small for LA. Arrive early as it’s always crazy and crawling with kids. But tixs online in advance to save a few $.
Juan GarciaAugust 19, 2015
Been here 5+ times
This place is an incredible learning environment. The displays are awesome but I feel the people are too rough when they touch the creatures or tap the glass.
Stacey~MarieJuly 2, 2015
Make sure to pet the baby sharks outside! How cool are the jellies too? Love the aquarium!
Cesiah Castillo CovarrubiasAugust 8, 2013
Watch out for the birds inside the gate. They fly randomly without alerting you and they will climb all over you if you have food for them. Overall so much fun! Which is $3 in the front entrance.
Kim Jackson WilburnApril 2, 2013
A great place to spend the day with your kids or grandchildren! Great place to learn and have fun. Get $5. off on PANDORA, Aquarium of the Pacific!
Juan Pablo SarriaFebruary 7, 2015
I had an amazing day there! We run into Peggy a couple times in different spots. she was so helpful and she did an amazing job
Sam WingJune 26, 2015
Don't wait in line! There's a kiosk near the start of the line that takes credit cards and will have you out in a moment
Willie PriceSeptember 15, 2016
Great place! Perfect size to get up close to everything!
Samira Al RomaithiMarch 18, 2015
Great place for children and families. Many interactive sections which are great.
M.Y. G.October 12, 2018
Lorikeets were so cute and the whole place gives you a very interactive experience
TaraJuly 5, 2011
On July 4, buy tickets for the BBQ event. The price includes all different types of picnic fare, including drinks, salads and desserts, and the cost of admission to the aquarium.
Ralph WaldoMarch 25, 2012
There are some electronic ticket machines out front. The tickets roll up and get stuck where they come out. Move it around and some tickets might come out! We got 4 for free!
Victor MarquezMarch 23, 2015
Great place to take the kiddos to learn about ocean life. I rather enjoyed myself more than the kids did lol
CharOctober 14, 2017
One of the greatest aquariums ever! Vaquita exhibit!
jenny beneventoOctober 4, 2021
Great touch tanks. The hospital, lorikeet exhibit, and jellyfish were standout.
Maya ConnFebruary 5, 2015
Ask about purchasing only the on-line digital picture. It's an option they don't mention unless requested.
ELS Language CentersMay 7, 2012
The aquarium includes 19 major habitats and 32 focus exhibits. Enjoy the shark lagoon, the lorikeet forest and others! www.aquariumofpacific.org/visit
Lisandra MaioliDecember 28, 2014
Cafe Scuba upstairs offers good options for lunch: from grilled fish (not for the tanks #staffjoke) to hamburgers.
Daytrippen.comAugust 24, 2012
Arrive when the Aquarium opens or late in the day after 3pm and you will miss the crowds. Take your kids here they will really like it. Read more
Elena PestrovaJanuary 7, 2016
Large and amazing exhibition of jellyfish
Ryan AsaoApril 5, 2013
Purchase your tickets at Triple AAA save money on admission & remember to leave a tip to help feed the animals/fish ;)
Stephanie FelensteinOctober 9, 2017
Great aquarium for the whole family. Animals are well cared for
Lisandra MaioliDecember 28, 2014
I know it seems silly, but it is fun collecting stamps to your map!
Jaimie MoskovichAugust 3, 2013
My favorite place in LA. Every time I come to town we go. Go during the week if you can.
K12 IncJuly 5, 2011
Did you know? The largest ocean in the world, the Pacific Ocean was named by Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan in 1520. The word “pacific” means peaceful. Read more
Trevor WalkerJanuary 6, 2016
I LOVE THE OUTDOOR SHARK EXHIBIT. DON'T MISS THE BELOW GROUND LEVEL WINDOW
Love C.April 12, 2023
It's even crowded during the week - dodging elementary school field trippers all over the place!

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