Aquarium of the Pacific 2019 - Long Beach

Discover the World's Largest Ocean

Open Daily; Hours Vary

SAVE + EXTRA DISCOUNT

This venue takes COVID-19 Safety Measures

The Experience

Hours

Open Daily

Monday - Thursday | 9:00am - 6:00pm

Friday - Sunday | 9:00am - 9:00pm

About the Experience

Choose from ticket entry for Adults and Children (ages 3-11). Tickets are valid for ANY day of the week (Weekdays & Weekends)
Featuring 12,000 animals in more than 100 exhibits (Our Water Future, Ocean Science Center, June Keys Penguin Habitat and more)
Entry includes Sammy & Ray 3D, and Hurricane 3D for free in the Ocean Theater

What We Love

To create an aquarium dedicated to conserving and building Natural Capital (Nature and Nature's services) by building Social Capital (the interactions between and among people)
A 4,000-square-foot gift shop that showcases hundreds of marine gifts, toys, games and souvenirs
New wing of the aquarium, Pacific Visions is open

Description

*Outdoor area only July 2-24. Timed reservations are now required prior to attendance.

Note: Outdoor areas will remain open, which includes Harbor Terrace, Shark Lagoon, Lorikeet Forest, Our Water Future, Steelhead Story, Molina Animal Care Center, June Keyes Penguin Habitat, Ray Habitat and Seals and Sea Lions Habitat. The Moon Jelly, Shark Lagoon and Ray Touch areas will also be open for touching. The gift store and some food service will be available as well.

For those that have purchased discounted tickets to visit over the next 3 weeks, they will be able to enjoy our outdoor areas and will receive a ticket to return at a later time.

Take a journey of discovery at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach. Discover sunny Southern California and Baja, the frigid waters of the Northern Pacific, and the colorful reefs of the Tropical Pacific. Come face-to-face with the ocean’s ultimate predators in Shark Lagoon, hand-feed colorful lorikeet birds, and watch the Magellanic Penguins play.

Now Open - Pacific Visions! Explore the new stunning glass building to experience a state-of–the-art immersive theater, interactive art installations, engaging multimedia displays, and live animal exhibits. Explore underwater realms and future possibilities, and help create a new planet right here on Earth. The centerpiece of Pacific Visions, the Honda Pacific Visions Theater, features an 8 minute film with multi-sensory effects to enhance the show, including seat rumblers, wind, fog, and scents. The massive 180-degree curved screen and floor projection disc encompass the viewers’ full range of vision, creating a uniquely immersive experience. The theater experience is included in admission and no reservations are necessary.

New exhibition also opening June 14: Coral Reefs: Nature’s Underwater Cities! Discover the beauty and diversity of coral reefs and their animal residents in the Aquarium’s newly reimagined Tropical Pacific Gallery. Meet some new residents, like a green sea turtle, flashlight fish, and red-footed booby, along with all of our popular animals like penguins, sea lions, and sea otters.

Need to Know

Useful Info

Reservations are required prior to attending due to limited capacity
General Admission includes Sammy & Ray 3D, and Hurricane 3D for free in the Ocean Theater
Open every day of the year except Christmas Day
AOP will be open until 9:00 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays beginning Friday, June 7 through Sunday, September 1 as well as Friday through Monday of Labor Day (August 30- Sept 2) weekends
Convenient parking available for $8 with Aquarium validation
The parking structure for the Aquarium is on the water side of Shoreline Drive between Chestnut Place and Aquarium Way

Features

Online reservations required

For All Ages

Good for Groups

Redemption

Purchase this deal from Rush49 and receive a unique Voucher Code. You can access your voucher any time with your Rush49 account or receive via email.

Please print out your Rush49 voucher or have it ready on a mobile device on the day of your visit. It is your admission ticket. You do not need to stop at a ticket window. JUST GO DIRECTLY TO THE ENTRANCE.

You also must reserve a time and date slot in advance due to limited capacity. Present your reservation confirmation & voucher/ticket to the entrance attendant. Please bring your ID, as you could be asked to present it for entrance.

Fine Print

No Refunds, No Exchanges
Price of this ticket includes all applicable taxes
Convenient parking available for $8 with Aquarium validation
Valid for Aquarium entrance only unless specified on this document
License granted herein may be revoked upon refund of box office price
Management reserves the right to refuse admission, control occupancy or eject any person whose conduct is deemed by the management to be disorderly or who fails to comply with the terms and conditions herein
Any attempt to sell this ticket for a higher price than that printed on the face hereof shall violate the license and will be considered cause to invalidate this ticket without refund
The ticket holder expressly assumes all liability for risk and danger incidental to attending the Aquarium of the Pacific. The Aquarium of the Pacific is not responsible for lost or stolen personal items
Unless written consent is obtained from the Aquarium of the Pacific, this ticket or its image cannot be used in any advertising, promotion, or other trade purposes
Ticket must be presented if there are any questions regarding this transaction
The Aquarium of the Pacific is a non-profit 501c(3) institution whose vision is to be a catalyst for the conservation of the Pacific Ocean
During your visit you may be videotaped or photographed by an Aquarium staff member or contract service professional
Your admission to our facility serves as permission for use of your image by the Aquarium of the Pacific and its constituents
The commercial use of photos or video taken during your visit is strictly prohibited without full written consent of the Aquarium of the Pacific
Ticket void upon scanning at the main entrance or other scanning station
Ticket valid one year from date of purchase unless otherwise specified
Terms of Use: No refunds or exchanges. Aquarium (AOP)reserves the right to refuse admission, control occupancy, or eject anyone whose conduct, in AOP’s sole discretion, is deemed disorderly or fails to comply with AOP’s terms and conditions. The commercial use of photos/video taken while at AOP is prohibited without AOP’s written consent. Valid for Aquarium entrance only unless specified on other side. Valid for one year from date of purchase unless specified on other side. Ticket must be presented if there are any questions about this transaction.
Release of Liability: The holder of this ticket, or parent or legal guardian of a minor (“Guest”) on his/her own behalf, and on behalf of his her representatives, heirs, and assigns, agrees to release, waive and covenants not to sue AOP, and it’s parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, employees, officers, shareholders, directors, contractors and agents from all liability to the guest for personal injury, death or property damage/loss, arising out of the use of AOP by guest, whether caused by AOP’s negligence or otherwise.
Guest acknowledges that the use of AOP may involve dangerous recreational activity, which may involve the risk of serious injury, death or property damage/loss, and mindful of that acknowledgement, guest assumes full responsibility, to the exclusion of AOP, for any injury, death or property damage/loss sustained by guest arising out of guests’s use of AOP. Guest agrees this Release is intended to be as broad as permitted by California law, which governs it.
Acknowledgement: I have read this release and fully understand that I am releasing AOP for all liability for personal injury, death, and property damage/loss sustained by me/guest and that I am doing so in consideration for being able to use AOP.
Additional Terms: AOP reserves the right to post additional terms and conditions on its website

For full details on our refund policy click here

Tickets Valid

Expires October 4, 2025 at 7:20 AM PDT
Expiration dates may be extended upon request.

COVID-19 INFO

Safety Measures

Reservations

Temperature Taking

Frequent Disinfecting of High-Touch Areas

Sanitizing Dispensers

Masks (Employees)

Floor Markings for Distancing

Masks (Customers)

Visible Safety Signage

Capacity Limits

Contactless Interaction

Timed Entry

Additional Info

Those who do not have a face covering will have an option to purchase one. Those who do not follow this policy will be asked to leave. The maximum party size is six to enter and travel within the Aquarium. We are not able to store guest items at this time. There will be no Aquarium Re-entry. Elevators will be limited to one family per use. Food service will be available following government guidelines. The City of Long Beach is strongly urging those who are age 65 or older and all people of any age who have underlying health conditions to remain at home. Note: Outdoor areas will remain open, which includes Harbor Terrace, Shark Lagoon, Lorikeet Forest, Our Water Future, Steelhead Story, Molina Animal Care Center, June Keyes Penguin Habitat, Ray Habitat and Seals and Sea Lions Habitat. The Moon Jelly, Shark Lagoon and Ray Touch areas will also be open for touching. The gift store and some food service will be available as well. For those that have purchased discounted tickets to visit over July 2-24, they will be able to enjoy our outdoor areas and will receive a ticket to return at a later time.

Venue

Address

Specifics

Parking available for $8

About

The Aquarium of the Pacific is the fourth most-attended aquarium in the nation. It displays over 12,000 animals in more than 100 exhibits that represent the diversity of the Pacific Ocean. Each year more than 1.7 million people visit the Aquarium. Beyond its world-class animal exhibits, the Aquarium offers educational programs for people of all ages from hands-on activities to lectures by leading scientists. Through these programs and a variety of multimedia experiences, the Aquarium provides opportunities to delve deeper into ocean science and learn more about our planet. The Aquarium of the Pacific has redefined the modern aquarium. It is a community gathering place where diverse cultures and the arts are celebrated and a place where important topics facing our planet and our ocean are explored by scientists, policymakers and stakeholders in the search for sustainable solutions.

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Child Entry, Valid Any Day (ages 3-11)

$21.95

Adult Entry, Valid Any Day (ages 12 and up)

$29.95