Zoo & Aquarium

Aquarium of the Pacific

📍 Bicycle Route 17, Long Beach, California, USA

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3.5/ 5.0

★★★★☆

Introduction

The Aquarium of the Pacific sits on the harbor in Long Beach and is one of the largest aquariums in the United States, home to more than 12,000 animals representing the diverse marine life of the Pacific Ocean. Its three permanent galleries explore Southern California and Baja, the Northern Pacific, and the Tropical Pacific, while signature exhibits like Shark Lagoon and the June Keyes Penguin Habitat let visitors circle the Pacific in just a few hours. Top experiences include eye-to-eye encounters with Magellanic penguins, hands-on touch pools for sharks and rays, and watching sea otters devour their meals with irresistible charm. As a leader in ocean conservation and endangered species breeding, the aquarium is a favorite for Los Angeles family outings and marine education, and its popular overnight programs let guests sleep beside towering tanks.

✨ Highlights

Three Pacific Galleries

Shark Lagoon Touch Pool

Magellanic Penguin Habitat

Sea Otter Feeding Show

Sleep with the Sharks

Conservation Leader

🛈 Practical Info

→Hours：Daily 9:00-18:00, last entry 17:00

→Admission：Adult $44.95, child (3-11) $29.95, senior $41.95

→Best Time：Weekday mornings are quieter; weekends and holidays get crowded

→Transport：On Long Beach harbor; drive or take Metro Blue Line to Downtown Long Beach then bus

→Duration：About 3 to 4 hours

→Parking：Aquarium lot $8 per day

💡 Tips

• Purchase on the official website to skip queues and catch periodic discounts and combo deals.

• Check the daily feeding and talk times online beforehand to catch multiple shows in one visit.

• Touch pools splash; bring a change of clothes or apron for kids, plus a light jacket as the aquarium is cool.

• The aquarium sits next to the Queen Mary in Long Beach; combo tickets cover both in one day.

FAQ

Any practical tips for visiting Aquarium of the Pacific?

Purchase on the official website to skip queues and catch periodic discounts and combo deals. Check the daily feeding and talk times online beforehand to catch multiple shows in one visit.