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Birch Aquarium
Aquarium and Non-Profit Organization
La Jolla Shores, San Diego
"educational dive show and the seadragons!"(4 Tips)
"Sea dragons and sea horses :-)"(3 Tips)"dive show in the two-story kelp tank"(3 Tips)
"A nice small aquarium with some fantastic sea life and views."(3 Tips)
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Carol HusbandsJuly 15, 2011We had a really great time. If a lot of children running around bother you, you might not like the mornings during the summer. A lot of summer camps bring their kids here in the morning.
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Birch Aquarium
2300 Expedition Way
San Diego, CA 92037
United States
San Diego, CA 92037
United States
Birch Aquarium at Scripps is the public exploration center for world-renowned Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego. Perched on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the aquarium features 60+ habitats of fishes & and a museum that showcases research by Scripps scientists.
Closed until 9:00 AM tomorrow (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
(858) 534-3474
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- 8.7
"My girlfriend and I did the Dolphin Encounter here for our anniversary! She is obsessed with dolphins and she (and I!) loved it! We had a dolphin named Stymie who was a cutie. I really recommend it.😍"
Jon Menager - 8.8
"It’s really cool and you have benches inside for you to sit and watch the Penguins behind glass"
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"Don't take the starfish out of the water"
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- 9.5
"Beautiful beach, & park. Very crowded making it a great place for people watching. A number of places within walking distance for food, beer, and cocktails."
Brad Hager - 9.5
"You must visit this if you are able to walk the stairs and spend 30 minutes there. The cost is very minimal- around $5. It was awesome! I would go back again."
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- 9.0
"Very elegant mall, love the lounging seats and huge bed-like couches, also the open space 😊"
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