Aquarium of the Pacific
Aquarium · Long Beach ·
Hands-on aquarium with sea otters, sharks, penguins, lorikeets
Hands-on aquarium with sea otters, sharks, penguins, lorikeets
"One of this city's most famous venues is the Aquarium of the Pacific or "Long Beach Aquarium." Settled along the southern sea-front, the aquarium offers fascinating tours, scuba-diving, live shows, and events for kids and adults. And yes, drinks are involved when the aquarium hosts the well known "Night Dive". The sea and the life that exists there is absolutely beautiful - so if you're in town you should come pay them a visit." - Down the Street Designs
"The aquarium doesn't just stop at fish: There's also a very friendly flock of lorikeets, along with sea birds, seals, and sea otters. There are several permanent 'Galleries' alongside the temporary exhibitions that show what life is like under the Californian waves. Kids will enjoy the chance to pet the rays and sharks, and budding veterinarians will be fascinated by the chance to watch real-life procedures on the resident animals in the new Molina Animal Care Center."
"Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach. One of this city's most famous venues is the Aquarium of the Pacific or "Long Beach Aquarium." Settled along the southern sea-front, the aquarium offers fascinating tours, scuba-diving, live shows, and events for kids and adults. And yes, drinks are involved when the aquarium hosts the well known "Night Dive". The sea and the life that exists there is absolutely beautiful - so if you're in town you should come pay them a visit."
"A modern, hands-on aquarium, the fourth most-visited in the United States, the Aquarium of the Pacific is home to more than 11,000 sea creatures, all presented in a surprisingly intimate way. The aquarium has everything from sea otters to sharks to stingrays, and the close-up encounters are seriously mind-blowing. There's even a shark and stingray touch pool; after feeding time, guests can “pet” a group of gentle sharks and small rays. Don't worry—this is only allowed after feeding time, so none of the creatures mistake a hand for a midday snack." - Mel Kaspin Blume
A nonprofit powerhouse on the waterfront celebrated by travel editors for scale and conservation programs. Open daily with touch labs, penguins, and seasonal late hours, it’s a quintessential family-friendly outing that still feels rooted in Long Beach.