Aquariums
Ocean World
📍 304 US-101 South, Crescent City, CA 95531🕐 Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–7 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–7 PM |
About Ocean World
Independent sea-life aquarium with shows. A million gallons of tanks housing sharks, seals & rays, plus shark petting & sea lion shows. Ocean World houses approximately one million gallons of water across its tanks, containing sharks, bat rays, seals, and sea lions in a compact independent aquarium format. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,567 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Aquarium
- Best For
- All ages
- Highlights
- Pet a real shark, touch tide pool creatures, seal and sea lion performances
- Admission
- $16.95 adults, $10.95 kids 3-11, under 2 free
- Tour Duration
- Approximately 45 minutes, guided experiences
💡 Did You Know?
- Ocean World houses approximately one million gallons of water across its tanks, containing sharks, bat rays, seals, and sea lions in a compact independent aquarium format
- The aquarium operates on a tour-based model with guided tours lasting approximately 45 minutes and departing every 20 minutes on a first-come, first-serve basis with limited capacity
- Visitors can directly pet and touch leopard sharks as part of an interactive shark petting experience, which is mentioned in 201 reviews as a notable attraction
- The gift shop is rated among the best on the North Coast and generates notable revenue for the aquarium's operations and conservation efforts
💬 What Visitors Say
- Visit during off-peak times (weekdays or shoulder seasons) to spend more time at each enclosure without feeling rushed, as one reviewer noted they were able to linger longer during a 'dead' time of year
- Tours are tour-only (not self-guided) and run every 20 minutes on a first-come basis with limited capacity, so arrive early or call ahead to secure your preferred tour time, especially for the last evening tour which varies by daylight
- Plan 45 minutes for the tour itself, but allocate extra time for the tide pool touch tank and gift shop browsing—reviewers highlighted interactive experiences like touching starfish and shark petting as standout moments worth lingering over
- The gift shop is exceptionally well-curated and reasonably priced for a venue shop, with staff who wrap items nicely; profits support the aquarium, making souvenir purchases a direct contribution to animal care
- Bring a camera for photo opportunities throughout the facility and plan to watch the seal and sea lion performance (featuring named animals like Wyatt, Skully, Marina, Cora, and Pearl) as it's a memorable highlight that many reviewers specifically praised
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