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Aquarium of the Pacific

Aquarium of the Pacific

Aquarium
Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach
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    ELS Language Centers
    "Enjoy the shark lagoon, the lorikeet forest and others!"(7 Tips)
    Tina S.
    "Prob a bad idea to try whale watching in February."(8 Tips)
    Jinnie L.
    "just love the shark lagoon!"(5 Tips)
    Stephanie F.
    "Great aquarium for the whole family."(3 Tips)
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  • Aycanheart icon on user image
    AycanDecember 3, 2017
    Amazing species, you can’t even imagine that they exist plus you can touch some fish 😲😲😲😲 🐠 🐟
  • Matthieu A.heart icon on user image
    Matthieu AchiniDecember 14, 2016
    Beautiful aquarium with a beautiful collection. Staff is really nice and eager to have a chat with you. I really love the approach they have concerning the animals. But get all this shops away!!!
    Upvoted 6 days ago
  • Noel C.heart icon on user image
    Noel ClarkeAugust 25, 2014
    Really nice Aquarium with inside and outside sections and touch pools for the kids. Plenty of places outside to chill as well and restaurants near by. Good day for the family
  • Jay H.heart icon on user image
    Jay HartwigMarch 2, 2016
    Easy to burn right through it, but sea lion show was cool. Bought combo tickets to do the whale watching cruise the next day as well. Highly recommended.
  • OC Weekly
    OC WeeklyApril 9, 2013
    Get the chance to come face to face with some of the Pacific Oceans sea life and even have hands on experience with rays and more in their Shark Lagoon! Don’t forget to see the penguins!
  • Elias G.heart icon on user image
    Elias GonzalezSeptember 29, 2015
    Awesome place, very nice exhibits. All personnel is very courteous and ready to help or explain anything about the exhibits
  • Anna W.
    Anna WootenMarch 28, 2014
    You have to go to the second floor and see my art on the wall of the blue fin Tuna and the Chilian Sea Bass it is a watercolor it has been there since 2004. It was worth it to make it. Contract to.
  • Keith P.heart icon on user image
    Keith PetersenJune 8, 2023
    One of the best aquariums in the US. Animals very well cared for, exhibits are clean and well stocked. Easy access to entire facility
  • Laur L.heart icon on user image
    Laur Lo SkiSeptember 26, 2018
    Honestly this is a phenomenal aquarium! I loved it and wished I lived in Cali just to visit this Aquarium. Highly recommend to all ages.
  • Corralee L.
    Corralee LongdinFebruary 4, 2014
    The most awesome girl showed us around last time. Chantel C. enjoys her job and cares for the creatures. We found out she was our Educator on our whale watch. Awesome!! <3 it here! Thank you Chantel.
  • Megan C.
    Megan Crayne BeallMay 20, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Before you plan a trip, check on their website to see the most recent events on the calendar, some of which may have discounted admission, especially if there is a special day or night event.
  • Barbara L.
    Barbara LeonOctober 15, 2015
    fun place to go for a days tour with kids. A little steep in price and limited areas. A little too over crowed, but still a very nice place if your from out of town.
  • James S.heart icon on user image
    James SilveyJuly 3, 2016
    The lorikeet area is fun, and you can feed them nectar for $4. Be sure to catch the sea lion and seal show!
  • Larisa G.heart icon on user image
    Larisa GrollemondJuly 31, 2017
    Been here 10+ times
    So many children, the exhibits are great and informative, but can get very crowded on weekends.
  • Jinnie L.
    Jinnie LSeptember 30, 2014
    Larger than it looks but still wish it were bigger ;) lots of cool things to see and all the tanks are beautifully maintained and colorful♡
  • Jinnie L.
    Jinnie LApril 16, 2015
    This was my second visit n I still love it :) just love the shark lagoon! They have this area that u get to touch sting rays too ;)
  • Nicholas M.heart icon on user image
    Nicholas ManolelisOctober 24, 2015
    Great exhibitions and activities for kids and adults alike. Amazing sea life in clean environments
  • Los Angeles
    Los AngelesOctober 21, 2013
    At this family-friendly weekend event 10/26-27, the Aquarium hosts the annual children’s costume contest, underwater pumpkin carving, spooky storytelling, eerie animals in the Great Hall, and more.
  • Krit P.heart icon on user image
    Krit PuenpongJanuary 14, 2017
    Lots of activity inside and around this building. You can spend all day to participate entirely activities or just take a quick look in aquarium in an hour.
  • Jeremy B.
    Jeremy BarlowMay 24, 2019
    Been here 25+ times
    Take time to find the animals in each different exhibit. Some blend in really well but it is a fun challenge to find them.
  • Offbeat L.A.heart icon on user image
    Offbeat L.A.December 31, 2014
    Make sure you validate your parking at the Aquarium before you leave. It is $8 with validation and can be $15 or more without it.
  • Jeff W.heart icon on user image
    Jeff WilsonApril 10, 2015
    Great aquarium to visit. Great area outside to walk around the lighthouse and restaurants really close by.
  • Alex H.
    Alex HuerecaJune 14, 2016
    Nice exhibit! We went on a Monday and not crowded at all. Our children loved it.
  • eric b.heart icon on user image
    eric bornemannAugust 11, 2019
    Been here 5+ times
    Good aquarium if a little small for LA. Arrive early as it’s always crazy and crawling with kids. But tixs online in advance to save a few $.
  • Juan G.heart icon on user image
    Juan GarciaAugust 19, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    This place is an incredible learning environment. The displays are awesome but I feel the people are too rough when they touch the creatures or tap the glass.
  • Stacey~Marieheart icon on user image
    Stacey~MarieJuly 2, 2015
    Make sure to pet the baby sharks outside! How cool are the jellies too? Love the aquarium!
  • Cesiah C.heart icon on user image
    Watch out for the birds inside the gate. They fly randomly without alerting you and they will climb all over you if you have food for them. Overall so much fun! Which is $3 in the front entrance.
  • Kim Jackson W.
    Kim Jackson WilburnApril 2, 2013
    A great place to spend the day with your kids or grandchildren! Great place to learn and have fun. Get $5. off on PANDORA, Aquarium of the Pacific!
  • Juan Pablo S.heart icon on user image
    Juan Pablo SarriaFebruary 7, 2015
    I had an amazing day there! We run into Peggy a couple times in different spots. she was so helpful and she did an amazing job
  • Sam W.heart icon on user image
    Sam WingJune 26, 2015
    Don't wait in line! There's a kiosk near the start of the line that takes credit cards and will have you out in a moment
  • Willie P.heart icon on user image
    Willie PriceSeptember 15, 2016
    Great place! Perfect size to get up close to everything!
  • Samira A.heart icon on user image
    Samira Al RomaithiMarch 18, 2015
    Great place for children and families. Many interactive sections which are great.
  • M.Y. G.heart icon on user image
    M.Y. G.October 12, 2018
    Lorikeets were so cute and the whole place gives you a very interactive experience
  • Tara
    TaraJuly 5, 2011
    On July 4, buy tickets for the BBQ event. The price includes all different types of picnic fare, including drinks, salads and desserts, and the cost of admission to the aquarium.
  • Ralph W.
    Ralph WaldoMarch 25, 2012
    There are some electronic ticket machines out front. The tickets roll up and get stuck where they come out. Move it around and some tickets might come out! We got 4 for free!
  • Victor M.heart icon on user image
    Victor MarquezMarch 23, 2015
    Great place to take the kiddos to learn about ocean life. I rather enjoyed myself more than the kids did lol
  • Charheart icon on user image
    CharOctober 14, 2017
    One of the greatest aquariums ever! Vaquita exhibit!
  • jenny b.heart icon on user image
    jenny beneventoOctober 4, 2021
    Great touch tanks. The hospital, lorikeet exhibit, and jellyfish were standout.
  • Maya C.heart icon on user image
    Maya ConnFebruary 5, 2015
    Ask about purchasing only the on-line digital picture. It's an option they don't mention unless requested.
  • ELS Language Centers
    The aquarium includes 19 major habitats and 32 focus exhibits. Enjoy the shark lagoon, the lorikeet forest and others! www.aquariumofpacific.org/visit
  • Lisandra M.
    Lisandra MaioliDecember 28, 2014
    Cafe Scuba upstairs offers good options for lunch: from grilled fish (not for the tanks #staffjoke) to hamburgers.
  • Daytrippen.com
    Daytrippen.comAugust 24, 2012
    Arrive when the Aquarium opens or late in the day after 3pm and you will miss the crowds. Take your kids here they will really like it. Read more
  • Elena P.heart icon on user image
    Elena PestrovaJanuary 7, 2016
    Large and amazing exhibition of jellyfish
  • Ryan A.
    Ryan AsaoApril 5, 2013
    Purchase your tickets at Triple AAA save money on admission & remember to leave a tip to help feed the animals/fish ;)
  • Stephanie F.heart icon on user image
    Stephanie FelensteinOctober 9, 2017
    Great aquarium for the whole family. Animals are well cared for
  • Lisandra M.
    Lisandra MaioliDecember 28, 2014
    I know it seems silly, but it is fun collecting stamps to your map!
  • Jaimie M.heart icon on user image
    Jaimie MoskovichAugust 3, 2013
    My favorite place in LA. Every time I come to town we go. Go during the week if you can.
  • K12 Inc
    K12 IncJuly 5, 2011
    Did you know? The largest ocean in the world, the Pacific Ocean was named by Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan in 1520. The word “pacific” means peaceful. Read more
  • Trevor W.heart icon on user image
    Trevor WalkerJanuary 6, 2016
    I LOVE THE OUTDOOR SHARK EXHIBIT. DON'T MISS THE BELOW GROUND LEVEL WINDOW
  • Love C.
    Love C.April 12, 2023
    It's even crowded during the week - dodging elementary school field trippers all over the place!
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