Seymour Marine Discovery Center

🌟 Seymour Marine Discovery Center Where Science Meets the Sea! 🐙🧪 Tucked along the stunning Santa Cruz coastline, this center is a hidden gem for families, nature lovers, and anyone craving a deeper connection to the ocean. 🦈 Touch a Shark & Explore the Deep Yes, you can literally touch a friendly swell shark! 🦈 The interactive exhibits let you peek into the world of marine research, conservation, and the creatures that call Monterey Bay home. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Perfect for Little Explorers & Big Thinkers Whether you're 5 or 55, the center offers hands-on learning that’s both fun and meaningful. Kids love the tide pool touch tanks, while adults appreciate the behind-the-scenes look at marine science. 🌅 Scenic Views & Peaceful Vibes Step outside and you’re greeted by breathtaking ocean views 🌊 and quiet trails. It’s a peaceful escape from the crowds especially compared to larger aquariums. 🎟️ Affordable & Accessible General admission is just $12, and the center is open Tuesday through Sunday, 10 AM to 4 PM. Parking is easy, and the vibe is relaxed not overwhelming. 🛍️ Cute Gift Shop & Conservation Spirit Grab a marine-themed souvenir or support ocean conservation with your purchase. Every corner of the center reflects a deep love for the sea 🌎💙. 💬 Final Thought: The Seymour Marine Discovery Center is a science-soaked sanctuary that invites you to learn, touch, and marvel. It’s not just a museum it’s a message in a bottle from the ocean itself. 🐚🔬🌊💙

Such a hidden gem!!! No wait, no crowd, and you get to touch so much sea life!!! We love how informed the employees are!! 🐙🌊🦑 It's kid friendly as well as easy for those with limited mobility. 10/10!!!

Absolutely wonderful experience. The kids got to touch tons of sea life and the docents are really well informed. Take the tour!

Awesome place for whale, shark, and dolphin facts! 🐋🦈🐬 #MarineLife. nice view near beach. you can get experience of touching fishes like small shark, star fish and other

What a gem! We (2 adults) had a great visit. Kids would love it too, but we enjoyed the touch pools as much as kids! Everyone here was so knowledgeable and willing to answer questions. They also have a great tour revolving around conservation and research. Our tour guide, Kevin, was great to talk to and we learned so much. I highly recommend carving out time to visit this amazing place. We spent about 1.75 hours here and thoroughly enjoyed it!

The tour explains the marine and coastal environment and wildlife related science. Have a much greater appreciation of the work done by the scientists and volunteers here!

Our wedding at the Seymour Marine Discovery Center was an absolutely unforgettable experience, and we're still glowing from the memories! The venue itself is breathtaking, with that stunning ocean overlook providing the most magical backdrop for our ceremony and photos. The unique combination of natural beauty and the interactive exhibits and aquarium really made our celebration stand out. Our guests were absolutely charmed and engaged throughout the entire event – it was truly a 'fin-tastic' time! We can't say enough about Venk and Cassidy. Their professionalism and friendly demeanor were invaluable during the planning process and on the day itself. They were incredibly responsive, attentive to every detail, and truly went above and beyond to ensure our wedding was perfect. Their expertise and genuine enthusiasm made us feel completely at ease. They were always there to lend a 'helping fin' and made sure everything went 'swimmingly.' The Seymour Marine Discovery Center delivered a truly unique and memorable wedding experience. If you're looking for a venue that combines natural beauty, educational charm, and exceptional service, we wholeheartedly recommend it. Our wedding was a dream come true, and we're so grateful to Venk, Cassidy, and the entire team for making it so special. We were 'hooked' from the start, and it was a day we'll 'sea-riously' never forget! Photos by: Soil and Sea Photography

Did you know that some sharks lay eggs? I just learned that today and even saw shark eggs with my own eyes. Such an interesting museum, I definitely recommend visiting.