2300 Expedition Way, la jolla
Family-friendly, Aquarium, Research Center, Educational
Details verified more than six months ago
Open now
$15-$19.5
Perched on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the Birch Aquarium at Scripps offers an unforgettable window into the mysteries of the underwater world. It features more than 60 habitats of fishes and invertebrates from the cold waters of the Pacific Northwest to the tropical waters of Mexico and the Caribbean.
Don't miss the interactive tide pool exhibit where you can touch and learn about sea stars, hermit crabs, and other tide pool inhabitants.
- Arrive early to avoid crowds and make the most of your visit.
- Check the feeding schedule online to attend live feeding demonstrations.
- Use the aquarium's app for an enhanced visitor experience.
- Admission ticket fees
- Children $15
- Youth $17
- Adults $20
- Senior citizens $16
Purchase Tickets
Tickets can be purchased online at the Birch Aquarium's official website or at the aquarium's entrance.
Discount information
- Discounts available for students, military personnel, and seniors.
- Free admission for children under 2 years.
- Interactive Exhibits
- Kelp Forest Exhibit
- Feeding Demonstrations
- Gift Shop
- Café
- Tide Pool Touch Tanks
- Private events can be reserved by contacting the aquarium's events department via their website.
- Bookings should be made at least one month in advance.
- Monday 9:00 am-5:00 pm
- Tuesday 9:00 am-5:00 pm
- Wednesday 9:00 am-5:00 pm
- Thursday 9:00 am-5:00 pm
- Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm
- Saturday 9:00 am-5:00 pm
- Sunday 9:00 am-5:00 pm