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NATURAL HISTORY
Natural history
Science

Aquarium of the Pacific

Meet Pacific ecosystems from jellies and otters to sharks beside one of the world’s major ports.
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STATUS
Active
ACCESS
Reservation required
COST
$$$
RESERVATION
required
TYPICAL VISIT
3 hrs 15 min
SETTING
both
BEST FIT
families
CHECKED
Aug 22, 2026
THE NERD PAYOFF

Why This Pin Earned Its Place

Living systems, conservation science, climate interpretation, and working-port context make the aquarium a marine-science field station for visitors.
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Shark Lagoon
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Sea otters
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Jelly Dreamscapes and Pacific galleries
LOOK CLOSER

The Gloriously Specific Details

What to notice
• Shark Lagoon
• Sea otters
• Jelly Dreamscapes and Pacific galleries
INTERPRETATION · NERD RELEVANCE
Living systems, conservation science, climate interpretation, and working-port context make the aquarium a marine-science field station for visitors.
PLAN THE VISIT

Useful Before You Leave the House

Address
100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802
Hours
Daily: 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Extended hours occur on select dates.
Price
Dated admission varies by age; parking is separate.
Access
Reservation required
Transit
The free downtown Passport bus serves the aquarium.
Parking
Validated parking is available; confirm elevator status for mobility needs.
Photography
Personal cameras are allowed; tripods and commercial use are not.
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ACCESSIBILITY
full mobility access
Exhibits are wheelchair accessible with loan chairs, audio/Braille resources, sensory bags, assistive devices, and quiet zones.
ACCESS & SAFETY
Specific, not sensational
Follow touch-pool, animal-welfare, and wet-surface guidance.
TRUST & SOURCES
usable
Every visible claim is connected to a source and review date. Unknown never silently means no.
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Checked Aug 22, 2026
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