California Aquariums Directory

California's major aquariums are members of the national Museums & Aquariums association, while some of the smaller facilities such as the Roundhouse Museum on Manhattan Beach Pier or the touch tank at the Newport Nautical Museum aren't members.  That doesn't make these aquariums any less attractive or fun, however.  California features a great selection of world class aquarium with Monterey Bay Aquarium considered one of the finest. It's a must-see experience for aquarium lovers. 

California Pier Aquariums

Avila Beach Sea Life Center Avila Beach, CA

Manhattan Beach Roundhouse Aquarium

Monterey Bay Aquarium Birthday '

Monterey Bay Aquarium Jellies Experience 

Aquarium Animal Photos

San Pedro Cabrillo Aquarium Video

San Diego Birch Aquarium at Scripps in La Jolla

San Francisco Steinhart Aquarium

LONG BEACH: Aquarium of the Pacific
| 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802 (562) 590-3100
.aquariumofpacific.org
Earth Day Celebration APRIL 21, 2018 9:00 AM—5:00 PM
FESTIVALS
Parent and Me: Otters APRIL 21, 2018 10:00 AM—11:30 AM
EDUCATION
Earth Day Celebration APRIL 22, 2018 9:00 AM—5:00 PM
FESTIVALS
Abilities Night APRIL 22, 2018 6:00 PM—9:00 PM
LATE NIGHTS
Women in STEM APRIL 24, 2018 10:30 AM—11:30 AM
ADULTS
GUEST SPEAKER
LIVE WEB STREAM
Storied Seafood: California Swordfish APRIL 25, 2018 7:00 PM—8:30 PM
ADULTS
GUEST SPEAKER
LIVE WEB STREAM
Shark Lagoon Nights APRIL 27, 2018 6:00 PM—9:00 PM
LATE NIGHTS
Urban Ocean Festival APRIL 28, 2018 9:00 AM—5:00 PM
FESTIVALS
URBAN OCEAN
Junior Biologist: Sharks APRIL 28, 2018 9:30 AM—11:30 AM
EDUCATION
Urban Ocean Festival APRIL 29, 2018 9:00 AM—5:00 PM
FESTIVALS
URBAN OCEAN
TOP
MAY 2018
Adult Member Prom MAY 3, 2018 7:00 PM—10:00 PM
MEMBERS
Film Screening: Beyond the Brink MAY 4, 2018 6:30 PM—9:00 PM
FILM SERIES
GUEST SPEAKER
Job Shadow Class: Mammalogist MAY 5, 2018 9:00 AM—12:00 PM
EDUCATION
Los Cerritos Wetlands Habitat Restoration MAY 5, 2018 10:30 AM—12:30 PM
CONSERVATION
Scout Day MAY 6, 2018 9:00 AM—6:00 PM
SCOUTS
Marine Teen Night MAY 6, 2018 6:00 PM—8:00 PM
EDUCATION
LATE NIGHTS
Teen Science Cafe MAY 6, 2018 6:30 PM—8:30 PM
EDUCATION
Baja’s Wild Side: Shark Research and Conservation Photography in Baja California MAY 9, 2018 7:00 PM—8:30 PM
ADULTS
GUEST SPEAKER
LIVE WEB STREAM
Junior Biologist: Birds and Reptiles MAY 12, 2018 9:30 AM—11:30 AM
EDUCATION
Mother’s Day Brunch MAY 13, 2018 10:30 AM—1:30 PM
FOOD & DRINK
HOLIDAY
Cephalopods are the New Dinosaurs: A Squid’s-Eye View of the History of Life MAY 15, 2018 7:00 PM—8:30 PM
ADULTS
GUEST SPEAKER
LIVE WEB STREAM
Painting For A Difference MAY 17, 2018 7:00 PM—8:30 PM
ADULTS
ARTS
Parent and Me: Octopus MAY 19, 2018 10:00 AM—11:30 AM
EDUCATION
Job Shadow Class: Mammalogist MAY 20, 2018 9:00 AM—12:00 PM
EDUCATION
Junior Biologist: Marine Mammals MAY 26, 2018 9:30 AM—11:30 AM
EDUCATION
TOP
JUNE 2018
Job Shadow Class: Veterinarian JUNE 2, 2018 9:00 AM—12:00 PM
EDUCATION
Pacific Islander Festival JUNE 2, 2018 9:00 AM—5:00 PM
FESTIVALS
Los Cerritos Wetlands Habitat Restoration JUNE 2, 2018 10:30 AM—12:30 PM
CONSERVATION
Pacific Islander Festival JUNE 3, 2018 9:00 AM—5:00 PM
FESTIVALS
The Aquarium’s 20th Anniversary Panel Discussion JUNE 6, 2018 7:00 PM—8:30 PM
ADULTS
GUEST SPEAKER
LIVE WEB STREAM
The Resilience Imperative JUNE 7, 2018 7:00 PM—8:30 PM
ADULTS
GUEST SPEAKER
LIVE WEB STREAM
World Ocean Day JUNE 8, 2018 9:00 AM—6:00 PM
FESTIVALS
Junior Biologist: Conserve California JUNE 9, 2018 9:30 AM—11:30 AM
EDUCATION
The Urban Ocean: World Port and Sea Life Cruise JUNE 9, 2018 4:00 PM—6:30 PM
EDUCATION
URBAN OCEAN
Blue Whale Gala JUNE 9, 2018 6:30 PM—11:00 PM
FOOD & DRINK
FUNDRAISER
BLUE WHALE GALA
Long Beach Chorale Concert: Ports of Call JUNE 10, 2018 7:30 PM—8:30 PM
ADULTS
ARTS
MUSIC
Ocean Adventure Day Camp 1 JUNE 11, 2018 8:00 AM—5:00 PM
CAMPS
EDUCATION
Submerged Ice Age America: The View from Yucatan JUNE 12, 2018 7:00 PM—8:30 PM
ADULTS
GUEST SPEAKER
LIVE WEB STREAM
Night Dive JUNE 15, 2018 7:00 PM—11:00 PM
ADULTS
ARTS
LATE NIGHTS
Parent and Me: Penguins JUNE 16, 2018 10:00 AM—11:30 AM
EDUCATION
Job Shadow Class: Veterinarian JUNE 17, 2018 9:00 AM—12:00 PM
EDUCATION
Father’s Day BBQ JUNE 17, 2018 11:30 AM—1:30 PM
FOOD & DRINK
HOLIDAY
Discounted Late Nights JUNE 17, 2018 5:00 PM—8:00 PM
ADULTS
LATE NIGHTS
SPECIAL HOURS
Junior Biologist Day Camp 1 JUNE 18, 2018 8:00 AM—5:00 PM
CAMPS
EDUCATION
Adult Member 20th Anniversary Party JUNE 18, 2018 6:30 PM—9:00 PM
MEMBERS
Sea Squirt Camp 1 JUNE 19, 2018 8:30 AM—11:30 AM
CAMPS
EDUCATION
Family Member 20th Anniversary Party JUNE 19, 2018 6:30 PM—9:00 PM
MEMBERS
Teacher Family Day JUNE 22, 2018 9:00 AM—12:00 PM
EDUCATION
TEACHERS
Junior Biologist: Invertebrates JUNE 23, 2018 9:30 AM—11:30 AM
EDUCATION
Discounted Late Nights JUNE 24, 2018 5:00 PM—8:00 PM
ADULTS
LATE NIGHTS
SPECIAL HOURS
Junior Biologist Day Camp 2 JUNE 25, 2018 8:00 AM—5:00 PM
CAMPS
EDUCATION
Ocean Adventure Day Camp 2 JUNE 25, 2018 8:00 AM—5:00 PM
CAMPS
EDUCATION
One Man’s Journey in Pursuit of Art in Nature JUNE 27, 2018 7:00 PM—8:30 PM
ADULTS
GUEST SPEAKER
LIVE WEB STREAM
TOP
JULY 2018
Discounted Late Nights JULY 1, 2018 5:00 PM—8:00 PM
ADULTS
LATE NIGHTS
SPECIAL HOURS
July 4th Late Night & BBQ JULY 4, 2018 5:00 PM—10:00 PM
FOOD & DRINK
HOLIDAY
LATE NIGHTS
SPECIAL HOURS
Job Shadow Class: Marine Biologist JULY 7, 2018 9:00 AM—12:00 PM
EDUCATION
Los Cerritos Wetlands Habitat Restoration JULY 7, 2018 10:30 AM—12:30 PM
CONSERVATION
Discounted Late Nights JULY 8, 2018 5:00 PM—8:00 PM
ADULTS
LATE NIGHTS
SPECIAL HOURS
Ocean Adventure Day Camp 3 JULY 9, 2018 8:00 AM—5:00 PM
CAMPS
EDUCATION
Deep Beneath the Sea: Exploring the Twilight Zone JULY 10, 2018 7:00 PM—8:30 PM
ADULTS
GUEST SPEAKER
LIVE WEB STREAM
Teen Overnight JULY 11, 2018 5:00 PM—7:30 AM
EDUCATION
Junior Biologist: Sharks JULY 14, 2018 9:30 AM—11:30 AM
EDUCATION
The Urban Ocean: World Port and Sea Life Cruise JULY 14, 2018 4:00 PM—6:30 PM
EDUCATION
URBAN OCEAN
Job Shadow Class: Marine Biologist JULY 15, 2018 9:00 AM—12:00 PM
EDUCATION
Discounted Late Nights JULY 15, 2018 5:00 PM—8:00 PM
ADULTS
LATE NIGHTS
SPECIAL HOURS
Junior Biologist Day Camp 1 JULY 16, 2018 8:00 AM—5:00 PM
CAMPS
EDUCATION
Fish Fry Camp JULY 17, 2018 8:30 AM—10:30 AM
CAMPS
EDUCATION
Night Dive JULY 20, 2018 7:00 PM—11:00 PM
ADULTS
ARTS
LATE NIGHTS
Parent and Me: Sharks JULY 21, 2018 10:00 AM—11:30 AM
EDUCATION
Discounted Late Nights JULY 22, 2018 5:00 PM—8:00 PM
ADULTS
LATE NIGHTS
SPECIAL HOURS
Ocean Adventure Day Camp 4 JULY 23, 2018 8:00 AM—5:00 PM
CAMPS
EDUCATION
Sea Squirt Camp 2 JULY 24, 2018 8:30 AM—11:30 AM
CAMPS
EDUCATION
The Future of California’s Agriculture JULY 26, 2018 7:00 PM—8:30 PM
ADULTS
GUEST SPEAKER
LATE NIGHTS
Junior Biologist: Fish JULY 28, 2018 9:30 AM—11:30 AM
EDUCATION
Discounted Late Nights JULY 29, 2018 5:00 PM—8:00 PM
ADULTS
LATE NIGHTS
SPECIAL HOURS
Ocean Adventure Day Camp 1 JULY 30, 2018 8:00 AM—5:00 PM
CAMPS
EDUCATION
Junior Biologist Day Camp 2 JULY 30, 2018 8:00 AM—5:00 PM
CAMPS
EDUCATION
Blackwater Diving: Exploring the Night Sea JULY 31, 2018 7:00 PM—8:30 PM
ADULTS
GUEST SPEAKER
LIVE WEB STREAM
TOP
AUGUST 2018
Job Shadow Class: Penguin and Lorikeet Biologist AUGUST 4, 2018 9:00 AM—12:00 PM
EDUCATION
Los Cerritos Wetlands Habitat Restoration AUGUST 4, 2018 10:30 AM—12:30 PM
CONSERVATION
Discounted Late Nights AUGUST 5, 2018 5:00 PM—8:00 PM
ADULTS
LATE NIGHTS
SPECIAL HOURS
Ocean Adventure Day Camp 2 AUGUST 6, 2018 8:00 AM—5:00 PM
CAMPS
EDUCATION
Sea Squirt Camp 1 AUGUST 7, 2018 8:30 AM—11:30 AM
CAMPS
EDUCATION
Conservation Momentum AUGUST 7, 2018 7:00 PM—8:30 PM
ADULTS
GUEST SPEAKER
LIVE WEB STREAM
Junior Biologist: Marine Mammals AUGUST 11, 2018 9:30 AM—11:30 AM
EDUCATION
The Urban Ocean: World Port and Sea Life Cruise AUGUST 11, 2018 4:00 PM—6:30 PM
EDUCATION
URBAN OCEAN
Discounted Late Nights AUGUST 12, 2018 5:00 PM—8:00 PM
ADULTS
LATE NIGHTS
SPECIAL HOURS
Junior Biologist Day Camp 1 AUGUST 13, 2018 8:00 AM—5:00 PM
CAMPS
EDUCATION
Sea Squirt Camp 2 AUGUST 14, 2018 8:30 AM—11:30 AM
CAMPS
EDUCATION
Science Under the Ice: Dive with Coastal Marine Ecologists Under Sea Ice in Antarctica AUGUST 16, 2018 7:00 PM—8:30 PM
ADULTS
GUEST SPEAKER
LIVE WEB STREAM
Parent and Me: Otters AUGUST 18, 2018 10:00 AM—11:30 AM
EDUCATION
Job Shadow Class: Penguin and Lorikeet Biologist AUGUST 19, 2018 9:00 AM—12:00 PM
EDUCATION
Discounted Late Nights AUGUST 19, 2018 5:00 PM—8:00 PM
ADULTS
LATE NIGHTS
SPECIAL HOURS
Ocean Adventure Day Camp 3 AUGUST 20, 2018 8:00 AM—5:00 PM
CAMPS
EDUCATION
Community-Based Conservation AUGUST 23, 2018 7:00 PM—8:30 PM
ADULTS
GUEST SPEAKER
LIVE WEB STREAM
Night Dive AUGUST 24, 2018 7:00 PM—11:00 PM
ADULTS
ARTS
LATE NIGHTS
Junior Biologist: Birds and Reptiles AUGUST 25, 2018 9:30 AM—11:30 AM
EDUCATION
Discounted Late Nights AUGUST 26, 2018 5:00 PM—8:00 PM
ADULTS
LATE NIGHTS
SPECIAL HOURS
TOP
SEPTEMBER 2018
Job Shadow Class: Mammalogist SEPTEMBER 1, 2018 9:00 AM—12:00 PM
EDUCATION
Los Cerritos Wetlands Habitat Restoration SEPTEMBER 1, 2018 10:30 AM—12:30 PM
CONSERVATION
Discounted Late Nights SEPTEMBER 2, 2018 5:00 PM—8:00 PM
ADULTS
LATE NIGHTS
SPECIAL HOURS
Junior Biologist: Invertebrates SEPTEMBER 8, 2018 9:30 AM—11:30 AM
EDUCATION
The Urban Ocean: World Port and Sea Life Cruise SEPTEMBER 8, 2018 4:00 PM—6:30 PM
EDUCATION
URBAN OCEAN
First Responders Day SEPTEMBER 11, 2018 9:00 AM—5:00 PM
HOLIDAY
Homeschool Days SEPTEMBER 12, 2018 9:00 AM—12:00 PM
EDUCATION
HOMESCHOOLS
TEACHERS
Homeschool Days SEPTEMBER 13, 2018 9:00 AM—12:00 PM
EDUCATION
HOMESCHOOLS
TEACHERS
From Ivory Tower to Glass House: Strategies for Academic Leaders During Turbulent Times SEPTEMBER 13, 2018 7:00 PM—8:30 PM
ADULTS
GUEST SPEAKER
LIVE WEB STREAM
California Coastal Clean-Up Day SEPTEMBER 15, 2018 9:00 AM—12:00 PM
ADULTS
CONSERVATION
Parent and Me: Octopus SEPTEMBER 15, 2018 10:00 AM—11:30 AM
EDUCATION
Job Shadow Class: Mammalogist SEPTEMBER 16, 2018 9:00 AM—12:00 PM
EDUCATION
Moompetam: Native American Festival SEPTEMBER 22, 2018 9:00 AM—5:00 PM
FESTIVALS
Junior Biologist: Conserve California SEPTEMBER 22, 2018 9:30 AM—11:30 AM
EDUCATION
Moompetam: Native American Festival SEPTEMBER 23, 2018 9:00 AM—5:00 PM
FESTIVALS
New Program Launch: Meet the Ocean’s Farmers SEPTEMBER 27, 2018 7:00 PM—8:30 PM
ADULTS
GUEST SPEAKER
LIVE WEB STREAM
Baja Splash Cultural Festival SEPTEMBER 29, 2018 9:00 AM—5:00 PM
FESTIVALS
Baja Splash Cultural Festival SEPTEMBER 30, 2018 9:00 AM—5:00 PM
FESTIVALS
TOP
OCTOBER 2018
Job Shadow Class: Veterinarian OCTOBER 6, 2018 9:00 AM—12:00 PM
EDUCATION
Los Cerritos Wetlands Habitat Restoration OCTOBER 6, 2018 10:30 AM—12:30 PM
CONSERVATION
Seniors Day OCTOBER 8, 2018 8:30 AM—1:30 PM
FESTIVALS
Southeast Asia Day OCTOBER 13, 2018 9:00 AM—5:00 PM
FESTIVALS
Junior Biologist: Fish OCTOBER 13, 2018 9:30 AM—11:30 AM
EDUCATION
Parent and Me: Penguins OCTOBER 20, 2018 10:00 AM—11:30 AM
EDUCATION
Sea Fare OCTOBER 20, 2018 7:00 PM—11:00 PM
ADULTS
FOOD & DRINK
FUNDRAISER
SEA FARE
Job Shadow Class: Veterinarian OCTOBER 21, 2018 9:00 AM—12:00 PM
EDUCATION
Scarium of the Pacific OCTOBER 27, 2018 9:00 AM—5:00 PM
FESTIVALS
Junior Biologist: Sharks OCTOBER 27, 2018 9:30 AM—11:30 AM
EDUCATION
Scarium of the Pacific OCTOBER 28, 2018 9:00 AM—5:00 PM
FESTIVALS
TOP
NOVEMBER 2018
Job Shadow Class: Marine Biologist NOVEMBER 3, 2018 9:00 AM—12:00 PM
EDUCATION
Los Cerritos Wetlands Habitat Restoration NOVEMBER 3, 2018 10:30 AM—12:30 PM
CONSERVATION
Autism Families Night NOVEMBER 4, 2018 6:00 PM—9:00 PM
LATE NIGHTS
Junior Biologist: Birds and Reptiles NOVEMBER 10, 2018 9:30 AM—11:30 AM
EDUCATION
Adult Member Appreciation Night NOVEMBER 14, 2018 6:30 PM—9:00 PM
MEMBERS
Family Member Appreciation Night NOVEMBER 15, 2018 6:30 PM—9:00 PM
MEMBERS
Autumn Festival NOVEMBER 17, 2018 9:00 AM—5:00 PM
FESTIVALS
Parent and Me: Sharks NOVEMBER 17, 2018 10:00 AM—11:30 AM
EDUCATION
Job Shadow Class: Marine Biologist NOVEMBER 18, 2018 9:00 AM—12:00 PM
EDUCATION
Autumn Festival NOVEMBER 18, 2018 9:00 AM—5:00 PM
FESTIVALS
Thanksgiving Lunch NOVEMBER 22, 2018 11:00 AM—3:00 PM
FOOD & DRINK
HOLIDAY
Junior Biologist: Marine Mammals NOVEMBER 24, 2018 9:30 AM—11:30 AM
EDUCATION
TOP
DECEMBER 2018
Job Shadow Class: Penguin and Lorikeet Biologist DECEMBER 1, 2018 9:00 AM—12:00 PM
EDUCATION
Los Cerritos Wetlands Habitat Restoration DECEMBER 1, 2018 10:30 AM—12:30 PM
CONSERVATION
Junior Biologist: Conserve California DECEMBER 8, 2018 9:30 AM—11:30 AM
EDUCATION
Parent and Me: Otters DECEMBER 15, 2018 10:00 AM—11:30 AM
EDUCATION
Job Shadow Class: Penguin and Lorikeet Biologist DECEMBER 16, 2018 9:00 AM—12:00 PM
EDUCATION
Junior Biologist: Invertebrates DECEMBER 22, 2018 9:30 AM—11:30 AM
EDUCATION
Parent and Me: Octopus DECEMBER 29, 2018 10:00 AM—11:30 AM

LA JOLLA: Birch Aquarium
2300 Expedition Way
La Jolla, CA 92037
Open 9—5 Daily
Phone (858) 534 3474
aquarium.ucsd.edu
Where the Sunset Always Rocks! 2018 Green Flash Concert Series Lineup
$38 pre, $160 pass (pre-purchase)
Jumping Jack Flash Wed, May 16 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Steve Poltz Wed, June 20 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The FIXX Wed, July 18 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
To Be Announced Wed, August 15 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Pine Mountain Logs and Venice Wed, September 26 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
All shows run 6-9 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. • Ages 21+

Annual Events
Events
Seas 'n' Greetings Dec.1-31
Green Flash Concerts
World Oceans Day
Eggstravaganza
Haunted Aquarium Oct.20-21, 2018
California Shakeout Oct.19

SAN DIEGO: SeaWorld
500 Sea World Drive, San Diego, CA 92109
(619) 222-4SEA

SeaWorld Seven Seas Food and Wine Festival 4/21-22 & 4/28-29
Sesame Street Party Parade at SeaWorld San Diego May 5 - Sept. 2 Weekends
Electric Ocean Dance Party at SeaWorld San Diego June 16 - Sept. 3 On select Dates nighttime summer celebration with DJs, dance parties, dazzling lights and live performers.
Fireworks Spectacular Show May 26 - 28, July 4, & Sept. 1- 2
Halloween Spooktacular Sept. 22 - Oct. 28, Weekends
Christmas Celebration Nov. 17 - Jan. 5, Select Dates
Inside Look | Lunar New Year 2019 Dates TBA


SAN PEDRO: Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA 90731, 310-548-7562
cabrillomarineaquarium.org
Whale Watching
Tidepool Walks
Meet the Grunion
Grunion Fish-tival May 17, 2018
World Oceans Day June 9, 2018
Summer Beach Camps July-August
Lecture Series: June 1 Restore Wetlands | August 3 Cetacean Heads are Vibroacoustic Antennas | October 5 Dolphins, Apes and the origins of Human Intelligence | December 7 Warming oceans, melting ice, and rising seas


MANHATTAN BEACH: Roundhouse Aquarium
Manhattan Beach Pier
2 Manhattan Beach Blvd.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
roundhouseaquarium.org
310-379-8117

Fun Run
Earth Day Clean Up
Winter Wonderland
Field Trips
Tidepool Exploration
Summer Camps

SANTA MONICA: Santa Monica Pier Aquarium
Santa Monica Pier
1600 Ocean Front Walk
Santa Monica, CA 90401
healthebay.org/aquarium/
(310) 393-6149

Earth Day Celebration
Story Time, Talks, Feedings
Heal the Bay's Bring Back the Beach May 17, 2018. L.A.’s biggest beach bash $626-up

SANTA BARBARA: Stearns Wharf Sea Center
217 Stearns Wharf
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
http://stearnswharf.org/sea-center/
1,500-gallon tide pool tank, Owned and operated by the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
Portal to the Planet April 28, 2018 / 1-3 p.m.
World Oceans Day Festival June 9, 2018. Free admission to the Sea Center 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Fourth of July celebration and fireworks show from Stearns Wharf July 4, 2018, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

AVILA BEACH: Central Coast Aquarium
50 San Juan Street
Avila Beach, CA 93424
(805) 595-7280
centralcoastaquarium.com

Sharks After Dark May 21, 2018, adult event $20 includes wine & appetizers
Kids Camps
Talks

MONTEREY: Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery Row
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 648-4800
montereybayaquarium.org
Día del Niño April 29, 2018, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Latin music performances, a craft room, included with admission
Fiesta del Mar October 14, 2018, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Locals Only Evenings by the Bay, Community Open House

SAN FRANCISCO: Steinhart Aquarium
Golden Gate Park
55 Music Concourse Drive
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 379-8000
calacademy.org/exhibits/steinhart-aquarium
Penguin Feeding, Swamp Talk
Big Bang Gala After Dark May 10, 2018, 8:30 p.m.-12 a.m. age 21+ $85-175

SAN FRANCISCO: Pier 39