Take a journey of discovery through the world's largest ocean at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach. Meet more than 12,000 animals and see over 100 exhibits in sunny Southern California, the frigid waters of the Northern Pacific and the colorful reefs of the Tropical Pacific. Discover all our exhibits including sea otters, penguins, sharks, sea jellies, green sea turtles and more.
What's included
4D movie and entrance to Pacific Visions
Children under the age of 3 are free
Food and drinks
Optional aquarium activities such as feeding the animals
Behind the Scenes Tours and Harbor Cruises may be purchased at the Information Desk upon arrival
What to expect
Aquarium Of The Pacific
Admission ticket included
TO CHANGE YOUR DATE OR TIME OF VISIT, you can make a new reservation at https://pacific.to/reservations. This ticket will scan at your new time and/or date. Tickets are valid for a year from purchase date.
When you arrive at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, about 25 miles (40 km) south of Los Angeles, go straight to the gate with your general admission ticket. Pick up your guide book, and start exploring!
Your general admission gives you access to all of the aquarium’s galleries and exhibits, which focus on the creatures and environment of the Pacific Ocean. Discover sunny Southern California and Baja, the frigid waters of the Northern Pacific, and the colorful reefs of the Tropical Pacific. Come face-to-face with the ocean’s ultimate predators in Shark Lagoon, hand-feed colorful lorikeet birds, and watch our Magellanic Penguins play. Feeding and other optional activities are an additional cost.
Now open is Jelly Dreamscape, showcasing sea jellies from around the world.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Aquarium Of The Pacific
100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, 90802-8126, United States
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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
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.
Your reservation time is the earliest you can enter. Tickets are valid to scan any time after your set reservation time begins on that day.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
