Aquarium of the Pacific

Take a journey of discovery through the world’s largest ocean at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, California. Our website can help prepare you for your visit.  Explore our exhibits, and discover sunny Southern California and Baja, the frigid waters of the North Pacific, and the colorful reefs of the Tropical Pacific. Come face-to-face with, and even touch, the ocean’s ultimate predators in Shark Lagoon. And hand feed lorikeet birds. With affordable prices and an entertaining and educational experience for the whole family, there is no better time to visit the Aquarium of the Pacific than now.

Enhance your visit, and join us on a Behind-the-Scenes tour or Harbor Cruise. Enjoy Monsters of the Abyss, a film that combines 3D technology and digital animation to explore the deep ocean, or A Fish Story, a fun animated 3D film for children.

For a current listing of events before you visit, check out our News & Events page. Save time and $5 off adult tickets by purchasing your Tickets Online now, become a member of the Aquarium and enjoy one full year of free admission plus numerous other benefits, or if you are with a group of 10 or more, check out our special group rates. And learn even more about the ocean by signing up for one of our educational classes or bringing your school group.

Every purchase made at the Aquarium helps support our nonprofit mission to instill a sense of wonder, respect, and stewardship for the Pacific Ocean, its inhabitants, and ecosystems.