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Aquarium of the Bay
Aquarium
Fishermans Wharf, San Francisco
"Fiver otters tend to sleep during the day"(8 Tips)
"See the Sevengill sharks- from the same population in the Bay that..."(3 Tips)
"Great underwater view of the ocean"(2 Tips)
"The underwater tunnel isn't actually under the bay"(2 Tips)
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Omar CabreraAugust 28, 2016Another "must" of the city (also included in your city pass). You can touch a little shark, a starfish and see the beautiful fauna of the sea. Go to the gift shop and buy an stuffed otter for your SO
Upvoted Mar 2- MarsDecember 9, 2014This place was pretty tight. The jelly fish display was amazing and probably worth the admission alone. I accidentally slapped a little kid in the face here because it was so crowded.
- NymoSeptember 20, 2013Fiver otters tend to sleep during the day, so if you wanna see them in-action: Try seeing them in the morning or later in the evening. Otherwise: Ask when feeding time is! They spring to life by then!
Eleanor RigbyJuly 10, 2017Don't expect too much, price is elevated and the museum at Golden gate park has one aquarium bigger and more interesting for kind of the same price But it's definitely a place that children would like
april brockJuly 8, 2019This place was amazing. We had fun. The otters were my favorite. They never stop moving the whole time we watched. We also got to pet the baby sting rays.- Shawna MarieJanuary 13, 2017Pretty expensive for how quickly you move through it. Go early or there's a large crowd. The gift shop is accessible without buying a ticket. The underwater tunnel isn't actually under the bay
JonesJanuary 20, 2019Suprisingly good. They go for a few big exhibits instead of lots of smaller ones. For its small size it does a good job.
T ZJanuary 17, 2016Jellyfish 😍 Super small actuation though (3 floors.) We went through the whole acquiring in less than an hour.
Fi VeiNovember 15, 2015Very nice place with a good variety of local fauna. A little bit small, but a good show.
Sherry RenDecember 15, 2014Love the jellyfish. Was warned that can't use flashlight for octopus but didn't see it after all.
Colleen MeganSeptember 25, 2014Don't forget to take pictures of the marina on the deck at the back of the aquarium.
Bob LehtoMarch 5, 2012Arrive early (before 11AM) to have a more leisurely stroll through the underwater tunnels, and less competition to pets the rays, sharks and starfish.
Antonello LoddoApril 17, 2018It is a small acquarium, but with a good variety of specimen, including a sevengill shark
Rachel MercerJune 17, 2013They recently lowered the price to $8 which I think is reasonable. Good Activity if you're touring the Embarcadero (Fisherman's Wharf, Pier 49, Alcatraz, Ghiradelli Sq), not worth a standalone trip.
Travelivery - Redefining the Way You Travel.January 20, 2014So many great photo opportunities here. Don't forget your camera! http://sf.travelivery.com
Mikuláš ŠkorpilJuly 3, 2018Nice aquarium showing the animals living in the bay. I can't believe I actually touched a shark!
Philippe HougardyNovember 10, 2015Nice place for sure, the tunnel is cool but regarding the price not that much to see
Becky HendersonOctober 15, 2013Not worth the money :( lots of school kids during the day. The idea is cool but the underwater tubes are very little an short. I thought it would be a much bigger aquarium with lots of opportunity.
Jennifer EvansFebruary 16, 2015Small and the people mover was broken in the lower level. The staff could do a better job keeping people moving. Strollers are cumbersome and shouldn't be allowed in.
Thammy HanaeNovember 17, 2011The best place to go! Even better then The Alcatraz Island!!! Try this first and after u go to Alcatraz!!
- David McGuireMay 5, 2014See the Sevengill sharks- from the same population in the Bay that Shark Stewards is studying and protecting
Gilt CityFebruary 15, 2011Let's talk numbers: The 65,000 square foot facility features 300 feet of crystal clear acrylic tunnels holding over 700,000 gallons of filtered bay water home to over 20,000 aquatic animals.
Scot DiazFebruary 18, 2013When you head to the 2nd Floor to see the Jellies, ask where's the peanut butter?
Shawn JonesApril 23, 2013It's cool, but short lived. We were in and out within an hour, and I stopped to take pictures and touch the fish in the touch tank.
Huong NguyenJune 20, 2012If you are going to the California Academy of science so maybe you can skip thí place
I believe you're allowed to re-entry once you purchase a ticket
Ben WattsOctober 13, 2012Felt a bit small for the price. I went an hour before closing and the place was nearly empty (2-4 other people in there), which was definitely a bonus.
10am cleanup of T1 11:30 or noon Thursdays feed bat rays...wave hi to divers.
Frank DochyAugust 3, 2011You're in and out in about 30min. Go to Academy of sciences, you'll see way more animals. And you wont feel ripped off. And get a citypass!- Thursdays 10am, divers vacuum and clean tunnel 1. Around 11:30 or
Christine ChappellAugust 18, 2011When in the tunnels aim your camera overhead for good belly shots of sharks and rays.
DavidAugust 9, 2012Not worth it. The California Academy of Sciences at Golden Gate Park offers a similar aquarium along with way more stuff (rainforest, ostriches, planetarium). Go there instead.
Jennie HarrisAugust 25, 2012Tunnels under the water, you might get a little sea sick. Interesting short jaunt.
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