Aquarium of the Pacific

“I had a great experience here. I visited on a weekend and everything was smooth, no wait to get in, and the staff were friendly and organized. The exhibits are beautiful, especially the large tanks with sharks, rays, and colorful tropical fish. The lighting and layout really make the underwater scenes feel alive. I’m also proud to support my local aquarium. Buying a ticket here isn’t just admission, it helps fund research, rescues, rehabilitation, and release programs for animals from the tropical rainforest all the way to the deep sea. Knowing my visit plays a small part in protecting and caring for marine life makes the experience even more meaningful. This is an amazing place for families, kids, and anyone who loves nature and ocean life. It’s relaxing, educational, and easy to explore at your own pace. I definitely recommend buying tickets in advance to make the trip smooth and stress-free. Overall, a fun, memorable, and purposeful visit. I’d happily come back again.”

“We had such a wonderful time at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach! 🐠🌊 The exhibits are beautifully maintained, interactive, and perfect for families with young kids. From the colorful tropical fish to the playful sea lions and mesmerizing jellyfish, every section was engaging and educational. The touch pools were a huge highlight, allowing little ones to safely explore marine life up close. The staff were friendly, knowledgeable, and made the experience even more enjoyable. The entire place is clean, well-organized, and easy to navigate with a stroller. It’s a perfect day outing in Southern California—fun, relaxing, and full of learning. Highly recommend visiting if you’re in the area, especially with kids!”

“The Aquarium of the Pacific is an amazing experience and absolutely worth the visit. The exhibits are beautiful, well maintained, and thoughtfully laid out, with a huge variety of marine life, from sharks and rays to sea otters, penguins, and colorful fish. The interactive exhibits were a highlight, especially the touch pools, and the educational displays make it fun and informative for both kids and adults. Staff throughout the aquarium were friendly, knowledgeable, and happy to answer questions. The atmosphere is calm, clean, and immersive, and you can really tell how much care goes into the animals and exhibits. Great spot for families, dates, or anyone who loves ocean life. Highly recommend!”

“Went for a birthday celebration -- and it did not disappoint! So much to see and explore. Between the jellyfish, the sea lions, the sharks, all the touch pools, the penguins, more jellyfish, the otters, the frogs... It's a good idea to plan to stay at least 4 hours. The gift shop was fantastic though some sizes weren't available for the apparel. Big parking lot, small charge. Highly recommend this place for all ages.”