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Skip the line at Long Beach’s Aquarium of the Pacific and spend about three hours moving from sun-drenched Southern California tanks to the icy Northern Pacific galleries. This general admission ticket includes Pacific Visions and seasonal exhibits like the frogs display—plan ahead for timed shows and parking validation.
Skip the line at Long Beach’s Aquarium of the Pacific and spend about three hours moving from sun-drenched Southern California tanks to the icy Northern Pacific galleries. This general admission ticket includes Pacific Visions and seasonal exhibits like the frogs display—plan ahead for timed shows and parking validation.
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Operated by Aquarium of the Pacific · Long Beach, California
You step through the gate and the air shifts—cool, slightly saline, and charged with the quiet motion of tanks. Light filters through large windows as a green sea turtle glides like a slow ship and a Magellanic penguin darts with unexpected speed. The Aquarium of the Pacific compresses ocean geography into galleries that move you from sunny Southern California shores to the frigid Northern Pacific and the riotous colors of tropical reefs.
easy.
2–3 hours.
Suitable for all fitness levels; involves walking and standing on flat surfaces for several hours
Yes—tickets are valid for a year; to change your date or time create a new reservation at https://pacific.to/reservations and your tickets will scan for the new time.
Yes—routes, surfaces, and most galleries are wheelchair and stroller accessible; wheelchairs are available at the Information Desk.
No—animal feedings and certain encounters typically cost extra and may require separate reservations or limited-capacity sign-ups.
Convenient parking is available nearby; the Aquarium offers validation for a reduced rate—bring your parking receipt to the Information Desk.
The Aquarium of the Pacific opened in 1998 to showcase Pacific Ocean habitats and has since expanded with Pacific Visions and ongoing conservation programs.
The aquarium runs rescue, rehabilitation, and research programs and emphasizes public education on issues like amphibian decline and sustainable seafood.
Aquarium of the Pacific operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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