Los Angeles Zoos & Aquariums
Book Tickets to Southern California's Largest Aquarium
On the Long Beach waterfront, the Aquarium of the Pacific is Southern California's largest aquarium, home to around 12,000 animals across more than 100 exhibits, from sea otters and sharks to sea jellies and colorful lorikeets.
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Good to Know Before You Go
The Aquarium of the Pacific is generally open daily from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM and is closed only on Christmas Day. Hours vary on select days, with some early closings and late openings.
Timed-entry reservations are required on weekends and holidays, and tickets bought online include a timed-entry slot chosen at checkout.
The Aquarium is about a 10-minute walk from the Metro A Line's Downtown Long Beach Station, and parking in the structure across the street is $8.00 per day with Aquarium validation.




