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Skip the Ticketing Line: Aquarium of the Pacific General Admission Ticket

Long Beach, United States

From $35.55

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  • 4 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Visit sharks, penguins and puffins with admission to the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, and explore 19 wildlife habitats from every corner of the world’s largest ocean. Slip beneath a full-sized model of a blue whale, and catch the eye of a fierce leopard shark. Travel from a Sea of Cortez kelp forest to the ice-crusted waters off Northern Japan; watch sea horses play in a tropical lagoon, pet a shark in a kid-friendly touch tank and listen to the eerie melodies of an undersea whale song. Keeping our guests and staff safe is our top priority. We are limiting the number of visitors, requiring advance timed reservations, and managing traffic flow to ensure social distancing, requiring face coverings and temperature checks, providing numerous hand-sanitizing stations, and much more.
  • General admission to the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach
  • Learn all about the marine life of the Pacific Ocean, the planet’s largest ocean
  • Travel from the waters of Alaska to California to Micronesia
  • See seals, sea lions, otters, sharks, tropical fish, sea stars, an octopus and more
  • Babies! Opening May 27th - Meet the newest members of the Aquarium family and discover how they hold the key to our future. From rescued sea otters, mesmerizing little cuttlefish, and miniature sea jellies to tiny translucent fish and a young desert tortoise, experience the heart-warming joy of baby animals while learning their fascinating behavior and biology, how we care for them, threats to their survival, and what their future means for their species and our ocean planet.

What's Included

  • 4D movie and entrance to Pacific Visions
  • Children under the age of 3 are free
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Optional aquarium activities such as purchasing nectar to feed the lorikeets
  • Behind the Scenes Tours and Harbor Cruises may be purchased at the Information Desk upon arrival

What To Expect

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair and stroller accessible
  • Wheelchairs available at the Information Desk
  • Visitors Guides available in English and Spanish
  • Map Translations available at Information Desk in: Cambodian Chinese French German Italian Japanese Korean Russian Vietnamese
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Convenient parking available for $8 with Aquarium validation.
  • Tickets are valid for a year from purchase date. TO CHANGE YOUR DATE OR TIME OF VISIT go the the Aquarium's website to create a new free reservation. Your tickets will scan on your new date and/or time.
  • Most travelers can participate

Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

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      Q:What are the opening hours of the Aquarium of the Pacific?

      A:The Aquarium is open every day except Dec. 25th. Hours are 9 am to 6 pm Mon-Thur and 9 am to 8 pm Fri-Sun.

      Jun 2021

      Q:What is the address of the Aquarium of the Pacific?

      A:The Aquarium of the Pacific is located at 100 Aquarium Way Long Beach, CA 90802.

      Jun 2021

      Q:Is there parking available at the Aquarium of the Pacific?

      A:The parking structure for the Aquarium is steps away on the water side of Shoreline Drive between Chestnut Place and Aquarium Way. The fee is $8.00 for the day with Aquarium validation.

      Jun 2021

      Q:Can I take public transportation to the Aquarium of the Pacific?

      A:The Aquarium is located half a mile from the Transit Mall in downtown Long Beach which makes for a 10 minute downhill walk to the Aquarium from the Blue line and major bus lines. Alternatively, you may take Long Beach Transit’s FREE Passport bus.

      Jun 2021

      Q:How can I get from the Transit Mall to the Aquarium?

      A:From the Transit Mall at Pine and 1st St, head South on Pine Ave. (towards the water) Turn right at The Paseo. Turn left at Aquarium Way.

      Jun 2021

      Q:Are food/drink available in the Aquarium?

      A:Café Scuba, serving a variety of sandwiches, salads, burgers, pizza, and more, provides a relaxed atmosphere overlooking the Seals & Sea Lions exhibit. (Food/drink are not included in admission.)

      Jun 2021

      Q:Are there vegetarian options available at the Aquarium?

      A:Yes, there are vegetarian options available at Café Scuba.

      Jun 2021

      Q:Can I participate in animal encounters in the Aquarium of the Pacific?

      A:Animal Encounters with Sharks & Rays, Seals & Sea Lions, Penguins, or Feathered Friends are available for an add'l fee. Encounters require a 48-hour advance reservation. Please call the Aquarium at the phone number on your ticket for more details.

      Jun 2021

      Q:Can I participate in feeding the animals at the Aquarium of the Pacific?

      A:Yes - You can feed brine shrimp to the Moon Jellys or feed nectar to the Lorikeets in the Lorikeet Forest. There is a nominal fee for each feeding experience.

      Jun 2021

      Q:Is the Aquarium of the Pacific handicap accessible?

      A:The Aquarium of the Pacific and its exhibits are wheelchair accessible. Wheelchairs are available for check out free of charge at the Information Desk.

      Jun 2021

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      Traveler Tips

      Definitely go in the morning before the crowds get there
      I needed a wheelchair, and there was no charge for the use.
      For us 2 adults no kids, it was ok. We expected more.
      Reviews
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      giselle_a, Aug 2022
      It was a smooth trip overall. Kids (toddlers) enjoyed watching the seals and the sand sharks..they enjoyed themselves throughout the tour.We spent around 2 hrs there.
      A day at the Aquarium
      Felicia_W, Aug 2022
      Had so much fun getting our stamps we collected though out the aquarium. The touch tabk are still super cool just like i remember from when i was a kid.
      A fun Nostalgic day
      JoNathan_A, Jul 2022
      Overall great experience, Animals we’re happy and healthy and inside a clean environment. I took a friend and it was a great place to experience with someone.
      Teaching the next generation about sea life
      Kathy_O, Jul 2022
      The ability to touch starfish and see the octopus were highlights for the 3-year old niece I took. It was her first time to an aquarium and she was mesmerized by the exhibits.
      Fantastic!
      Nicole_K, Jul 2022
      The aquarium is an extraordinary experience. There is a gorgeous array of sea life and lots of fun touch pools where you can actually touch Rays, jelly fish and small sharks. The bird exhibit is also fantastic. Lots of fun feeding them nectar. Also the Viator ticket service was excellent. I was able to find an early entry ticket time, not available on the aquariums main website.
      Fun time!
      Frank_H, Jul 2022
      If you love the ocean, you must visit to see what's in and around it! Check out the Lorakeets too!!!
      Great experience!
      Alyssa_Z, Jul 2022
      Very great experience! Would highly recommend to go. I went with my boyfriend and we have a great time together. You learn a lot and get to see all these different species. You get to touch stingrays, jellyfish, and star fish. Which was personally my favorite part.
      Family Vacation
      A_S, Jul 2022
      Very Fun place to visit. With lots of animals. There is something for everyone. Parking is really Close
      Beautiful and relaxing
      Helene_R, Jun 2022
      The vast array of creatures under water and in the water. But I especially liked the penguins and the lorikeets.
      Our family vacation
      Jeronimo_D, Jun 2022
      We had a great time! Our granddaughters loved the colorful aquariums. It was a great experience and we will definitely be back!
      My 2 year old had a...
      Celia_C, Jun 2022
      My 2 year old had a blast! So much to see. Pack some snacks. Water or drink. Food is pricey in there which is the only bad part.
      Definitely an experience...
      CorDarryl_H, Jun 2022
      Definitely an experience worth while and to share with others, I’d recommend this. Thank you viator.
      Excelente experience
      Ismael_V, May 2022
      Took less than five minutes to get into the aquarium, no hassles at all. Purchasing was a breeze! The attractions were nice overall the family enjoyed the visit.
      1 traveler found this review helpful
      Wouldn’t go back
      Alice_K, May 2022
      Terrible. They hardly had any sea animals. It was mainly small fish and nothing interesting. Food was terrible frozen meals deep fried. Employees were also rude and all seemed to be annoyed with their job.
      My kids dream visit!
      Kerry_V, May 2022
      We had a lovely time. The Aquarium was interesting and the displays attractive and full of information.
      Neat experience
      Stacy_M, May 2022
      We got to pet the stingray’s, that was pretty cool! Would have loved to had seen more than one sea otter, but the one that was there was adorable. Great place to visit, lots of fish to see.
      I love it
      Luis_C, Apr 2022
      The seal exhibe, we enjoyed them very much and also the sharks. The displays of all the different sea life awesome. Thank you
      Great!
      Karly_R, Apr 2022
      Great day for the whole family! Just enough exhibits to keep kids entertained. Got pretty crowded even for a Wednesday.
      It was eh
      Sammy_R, Apr 2022
      It was very dirty and almost every glass aquarium was really hard to see or even get a good picture. I wouldn’t recommend this if you wanted to go out on a date but I would recommend it for kids or a school field trip
      The layout, organization...
      Crystal_B, Apr 2022
      The layout, organization and the beauty of the place was incredible and the theater was amazing, if we're ever in the area will totally come back.
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