PIER 39 The Embarcadero &, Beach St, san francisco
Aquarium
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$0-$31.75
The aquarium of the bay, a Smithsonian Affiliate accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA), exhibits more than 24,000 local marine animals. Visitors can get up close and personal and discover the beauty and diversity of Northern California aquatic life. The Aquarium is home to many marine animals, including sleek sharks and rays, secretive octopuses, hypnotic jellyfish, sparkling anchovies, frolicking river otters, and many more. Nature enthusiasts can learn about the most important environmental challenges of the day, like climate change, ocean plastic pollution, and habitat loss.
Make sure to pack some extra clothes; it’s easy for the kids to get wet at the touch pools while playing with fish.
- The interpretive naturalists are always nearby to answer your questions and guide visitors through hands-on animal encounters.
- It's also the perfect place for anyone interested in seeing and learning more about the plants and animals that live next door in San Francisco Bay.
- There are many other fun things to do before or after visiting the aquarium at Pier 39 unique shops, restaurants, a carousel, and family-friendly shows.
- Two tunnels under the Bay, touch pools where kids can touch fish, River Otters and feed the sharks are the aquarium's main attractions.
- Learn how to dive operations at the aquarium.
- Check the animal feed times at the counter to see the animals being fed at the aquarium.
- Admission ticket fees
- Children Free
- Youth $22
- Adults $32
- Senior citizens $27
Purchase Tickets
Discount information
- Visitors from nine San Francisco Bay Area counties receive discounted admission tickets; show the IDs at the ticket counter (not valid for online tickets!).
- Purchase CityPass (https://www.citypass.com/san-francisco-comparison) to see multiple places at a discounted price.
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Guided Tours
- Family Fun
- Exhibitions
- Wildlife
- Sea World
- Behind The Scenes Tours
- Coral Reef
- Cafe
- Private Events
- Birthday Parties
Email Events@bayecotarium.org or call for meetings and birthdays at 415-623-5326 and full buyouts and private and corporate events at 415.623.5313. Visit https://www.aquariumofthebay.org/private-events/ for more details.
- Monday 11:00 am-6:00 pm
- Tuesday 11:00 am-6:00 pm
- Wednesday 11:00 am-6:00 pm
- Thursday 11:00 am-6:00 pm
- Friday 11:00 am-6:00 pm
- Saturday 11:00 am-6:00 pm
- Sunday 11:00 am-6:00 pm