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Birch Aquarium

Aquarium and Non-Profit Organization

La Jolla Shores, San Diego

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Birch Aquarium

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Ranked #3 for exhibits in San Diego
"educational dive show and the seadragons!"(4 Tips)
"Sea dragons and sea horses :-)"(3 Tips)
"Love the seahorse exhibit!"(3 Tips)
"dive show in the two-story kelp tank"(3 Tips)

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@socalwithkidsJanuary 23, 2013
Been here 25+ times
Be sure to visit the outdoor exhibits, including the tidepools, Boundless Energy exhibit, and the sharks. Visit on an afternoon & catch the sunset over La Jolla. Gorgeous view!
Byron O'NealSeptember 5, 2012
The jellies make for a nice camera phone grab shot while having to chase your kids around. Watch out for the glare from the lights behind you. Want to go back to take a longer look at the sea dragons.
Tracy CottonNovember 8, 2012
The view from the Tide Pool exhibit was worth the admission and a cool little aquarium as well.
Tim DengDecember 23, 2018
Yes, it’s a tad small, but honestly it’s also a great place to just go and relax. Sit outside on a warm day. I like to read here.
Missie De Leeuw-BonoMay 26, 2016
So much fun and very interesting marine life collections. Kids zone is nice. Lots of room for kids to play and learn. Very well run and maintained.
Laura SilverMay 21, 2016
My son and I loved our trip, it was great. It seemed a little bit on the smaller side. But over all it was great! The feeding fish show was the best.
Natasha LoomisFebruary 3, 2015
I loveee this spot! Like a kid in a candy store .... Jelly fish, sharks, cool fish galore! Sooo cool. I spent hours there for an oceanography class.
Richard RevillaMay 27, 2016
Small as far as aquariums go. Plenty of seahorses to see. Hour, hour and a half your done. $17 adult admission.
lyza kingJuly 21, 2017
Been here 5+ times
Well done! Great for whole family! Touch the tide pool critters and make your boats go down toot won river! Love the glowing jellies!!!
Liz Van SavageMay 8, 2016
We had an awesome time. Lots of kids but good for us "big" kids too haha. The kelp foresters very cool
AnnulloFebruary 27, 2012
Birch has live feedings throughout the week. You can ask questions and watch as divers and aquarists during feeding time. Check out their website for specific dates and times!
LukeOctober 25, 2017
Cute lil aquarium with lots of activities for kids and SEA DRAGONS
SalDecember 8, 2015
I loved it! It is great! Try to be when they feed the fished in the bigger water tank!
Charleen Wilson ArzateMarch 8, 2015
My 6 year old loves it!! Beautiful views, seahorses, fun fish, stuff to play with and educational games & exhibits
David SeerySeptember 7, 2015
Small aquarium that has many of the basic items that you would find in the local waters. Good views. Can see it all within 2 hours.
Rob VernonMarch 4, 2017
Don't miss the informative and educational dive show and the seadragons!
Eddie V's Prime SeafoodMay 29, 2013
We love the Green Flash Concert series! Enjoy the sunset and live music then head inside and check out the beautiful aquarium exhibits!
Moises AguilarNovember 23, 2012
Bring a good camera and plan spending a lot of time here. Lots to see! The jellyfish are my favorite.
Seasons 52July 26, 2013
The fish aren’t the only thing to see at this aquarium. It’s perched on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, perfect photo-op.
Jon DarveauFebruary 1, 2018
Small but offers a breathtaking setting and smaller crowds than other area attractions
SalDecember 8, 2015
I loved it! It is great! Try to be when they feed the fishes in the bigger water tank!
Gary S.November 27, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Bank of America have "Museum on Us" every month that allow free admission to Birch. Check http://museums.bankofamerica.com/ for more detail.
K12 IncAugust 12, 2011
Did you know? Scripps was founded in 1903 with a temporary facility in the Hotel del Coronado boathouse, and has maintained a public aquarium in La Jolla since 1905. Read more
Scott SefrankaJune 17, 2017
A nice small aquarium with some fantastic sea life and views.
Kathie ZaccariaSeptember 16, 2013
Been here 5+ times
We love the Birch Aquarium! The giant tank, Jellies, Seadragons and shark tank are favorites. http://socalkidssandiego.com
dawn fagotNovember 11, 2014
Fantastic aquarium with exhibits of native species and habitats found in SoCal.
Amanda PasquinelliApril 16, 2016
everything! Tommy is the bomby.
NanaAugust 9, 2017
Amazing view! Sea horse display was quite amazing!
KRFebruary 3, 2015
The tide pool exhibit and view from the deck is well work the price of admission.
Nancy LyJune 13, 2012
Follow one of the guides, they are very informative and make your experience so much more informative and rewarding.
Gerardo RemisFebruary 7, 2018
The aquarium is very nice, good to come with kids
Hunter RobbinsApril 29, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Great for kids and adults. Clean facility, nice large exhibits, but lacks rotation of exhibits.
Julio GilMay 18, 2014
Very nice place to take the kids an have fun
El DoostyAugust 22, 2015
Only been here for private events after hours. Would like to see it in full swing!
Off the Easel MagazineSeptember 20, 2011
Look for their Pier Moon Walks, where you can actually walk out onto Scripps Pier, usually closed to the public!
Anna SotnikovaAugust 21, 2017
The aquarium is really smaĺl. Could be interesting only for kids under 4.
@socalwithkidsMarch 3, 2011
Been here 25+ times
UCSD students, faculty, & staff receive free admission to Birch Aquarium at Scripps in March 2011. Be sure to bring your valid UCSD ID card.
Erick PrestwoodApril 6, 2015
Similar to long beach aquarium of the pacific. Better seahorses exhibit.
Nicolas MartinezAugust 15, 2015
Everything!
GabeOctober 29, 2015
Be sure to check out the dive show in the kelp tank.
Paris EllisSeptember 25, 2016
Sea dragons and sea horses :-)
Phoenix 💥💥💥January 9, 2015
Must see the shark exhibit!
eric bornemannJanuary 29, 2021
Small aquarium but good for kids for a quick stop.
Birch AquariumMarch 15, 2013
Are you a high school student looking for a internship by the sea? Apply for our Youth Summer Intern program: http://ow.ly/j0v27
Las Vegas MannequinsDecember 4, 2011
The Birch Aquarium at Scripps in La Jolla is the largest oceanographic museum in the country.
Elviana ThioJanuary 27, 2011
UCSD students get a 4 dollar discount. They have a mini tide pool where you can touch the sea anemones! :)
KellyFebruary 16, 2014
We love it here! Just became members, and we live two hours away!
Nancy LyJune 13, 2012
Students get a discount so bring your ID!! There's also a senior citizen discount.
Chris MillerMarch 8, 2015
Just keep swimming
Joann WoolleySeptember 20, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Ask questions of the staff - they are super knowledgable!

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