(562) 590-3100
100 Aquarium Way
(Shoreline Drive)
Long Beach,
CA
90802
33.7632
-118.1951
Neighborhood: Downtown Long Beach
Hours:
Daily 9am-6pm
Parking:
Lot
Aquarium of the Pacific
What People Are Saying About Aquarium of the Pacific
The Editor
Kim Cooper
Citysearch
Fish fans are in luck--this ambitious Long Beach attraction is the next best thing to scuba diving. Opened in 1998, the Aquarium of the Pacific offers recreations of three distinct oceanic ecosystems: Southern California/Baja, the icy north Pacific and the tropical south Pacific. The five-acre facility features a whopping 17 habitats and more than 12,000 birds, fish, mammals and amphibians. Don't miss the three-story-tall Blue Cavern, which is stocked entirely with predators like sharks and giant sea bass. Divers with microphones swim among the psychedelic denizens of the Tropical Reef…
11/07/09
Fabulous Interactive Fun
by deamarie
In California on business. Had the weekend free, so I thought I'd checkout the harbor & aquarium. Luckily I checked out their website & found a very valuable $10 off coupon! So if you're planning a visit, be sure to checkout the website.
The displays were fairly large and wide-open providing enough room for viewing & to see plenty of fish! Although the sharks were interesting and the seals were fun, my favorite display has to be the all of the jellyfish displays! They are all so beautiful!
The only drawback is the expense; you've got to pay to park, pay admission, pay to feed some of the animals, etc...adds up quickly.
- Pros: Great, Bright Displays
- Cons: Can Be Expensive
05/04/09
Great place to see sea life
by OceanGirl
This is one of the best Aquariums in Southern California. They have beautiful exhibits, friendly staff and an incredible shark lagoon. It is fun for all ages. This is a great way to get up close and personal with some great sea life.
- Pros: Great Location
03/23/09
Great for the kids!
by hppygrl2002
This is a great place to take the kids and/or family. There's such a variety of different species of all kind of water mammals and aquatic life. They have great tours you can take, and lots of videos available as well. It'll take you a few hours to go through this aquarium, but definitely worth it!
- Pros: Sooo fun and cheap
- Cons: Crowded
The Details on Aquarium of the Pacific
The Extras:
Friday evenings, a sleepover program lets you sleep with the fish. It's $60 per person and includes pizza, cereal and T-shirt. Members get a $10 discount.
Know Before You Go:
Find out what the fish eat on a behind-the-scenes tour, where you'll see how biologists care for aquarium residents. ($15 per person.)
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