Oregon Coast Aquarium

The aquarium we visited was truly remarkable! We arrived just in time for the highly anticipated otter show, which captivated both kids and adults alike. The presentation delved into the fascinating history of otters and how these playful creatures came to reside in this particular aquarium. During the show, we witnessed expertly timed feedings and engaging discussions about sea otters, all of which were a delight to watch. As we continued our exploration of the aquarium, we were amazed by the incredible diversity of marine life on display. From the charming puffins, flapping their wings and diving into their habitats, to the sleek eels coiling through their tanks, and the graceful bat rays gliding elegantly through the water, there was something for everyone to marvel at. The entire experience is definitely worth a stop if you find yourself along the coast. It's an ideal destination for visitors of all ages, ensuring that everyone leaves with a sense of wonder and appreciation for the ocean's inhabitants!

The Oregon Coast Aquarium was a must visit! We were driving down the Oregon coast from Washington State, and we figured we would stop by the aquarium. So glad we did! All the staff and volunteers we interacted with were very polite and seemed to really like being there. The Shark tunnel was amazing and a MUST SEE. The octopus was awesome and the entire coral, starfish and urchin exhibits were great. Overall it was a wonderful experience, well worth the entry fee. At the end you can enjoy their gift shop and cafe! I would highly recommend the aquarium to ages of all kinds and families— we will definitely be back! Thank you Oregon Coast Aquarium!

Visted the aquarium recently for the third time since it opened in 1992. Love coming here! Wish I could visit more often. Something that I think has been added since my last visit is giant sculptures of sea animals made from garbage found in the ocean. The sculptures are amazing but sad at the same time because of what they are made of. The sea otters and seals are always entertaining and the underwater tunnel is fantastic! I could spend hours just watching the fish all around me. There is a lot to see and do here and I did not feel that the ticket prices were unreasonable. I visited on a Monday and it wasn't crowded.

My husband and I absolutely loved this aquarium. So much to see and the staff and volunteers are awesome. Very knowledgeable, friendly and accommodating. We were also lucky enough to be able to participate in the octopus encounter. It was spectacular. There is also a coffee/snack bar and a cafe. We grabbed some coffees when we arrived and then had some clam chowder for lunch. Both were excellent.

For the size and cost, I really thought the aquarium would have been better. The coolest part were the tunnels with water around you but the rest was just meh.🫤 the VR experience was really neat though. $99 for 2 adults 2 kids Food was a good price

Almost as impressive as Monterrey Bay Aquarium without the crowds. I have been to many aquariums, but this one impressed us with its exhibits and large sea life petting zoo where you can touch sea cucumbers, starfish, sea anemones, etc. the very large octopus was my favorite; He was very active and a fine specimen to look at. The cafe here was quite impressive, the food was high quality and not crazy overpriced.

One of the better aquariums we’ve visited. Love the mix of indoor and outdoor exhibits. Plenty of knowledgeable, friendly staff. They do a great job of presenting the marine life in its natural habitat while also keeping a clean, modern aesthetic throughout. Plan at least three hours and be sure to check out as many of the live presentations as possible.

Pretty awesome aquarium with otters, sea lions, sea birds, and various fish/sharks/jelly fish. We got to see them feed the otters and sea lions which were pretty active and playful. The avian exhibit was really cool and you can watch the birds dive into the water. The aquarium glass tunnel section was the best part and you can see many sharks and fish swim above and below you as you go through it. They have a hurricane simulator thats pretty fun as well and a playgroundfor the kids.. Overall a really cool place. The food court is not bad either and the gift shop area was pretty extensive.