2 Aquarium Visits in Los Angeles Worth Booking

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 485 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $44Our pick

Use your mobile ticket to enter the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach and explore 19 Pacific habitats at your own pace. See sharks, sea lions, otters, penguins, jellies, frogs, and tropical fish, with access to Pacific Visions and a 4D movie. Optional feedings and animal encounters cost extra.

“So much fun the animals were so beautiful and the staff was very friendly. The cafe was also really good I enjoyed the food. You get in lots of exercise walking.”

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2.Heal The Bay Aquarium in Santa Monica

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 10 reviews · 1 day · from $10Best value

Visit Heal the Bay Aquarium beneath the Santa Monica Pier for a hands-on look at Pacific marine life. You can touch sea creatures, watch feeding sessions such as the eels, and learn about ocean protection. It is a small aquarium, so plan a short visit and pair it with time at the beach or pier.

“I understand that this is a small conservation set up. However it is very small & I looked around it in no more than 15 minutes. The staff are really lovely & I would pay my money again for the cause but I was hoping that it would take up at least an hour of my time,”

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