Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
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About Cabrillo Marine Aquarium

Fish on display, a touch tank & more. Longtime aquarium showcasing Southern California fish via exhibits, a touch tank & other activities.

💬 What Parents Say

  • 💡Admission is free but card-only payment for parking and donations - bring a card and plan a $10-20 donation budget for a complete visit experience
  • 💡Plan to explore the beach and tide pools during your visit - they're major attractions mentioned frequently by visitors and add significant value to your experience
  • 🕐Visit during special seasonal events like the Whale Festival or Grunion Runs (April-May 2026) for enhanced educational experiences and unique wildlife viewing opportunities
  • 💡Note that some exhibits have seasonal closures (check for April reopenings) - call ahead to confirm which exhibits are open before your visit
  • 💡The touch tanks and interactive exhibits make this ideal for young children and families with babies - plan at least 2-3 hours to fully explore the aquarium and beach area

Hours

MondayClosed
Tuesday12–5 PM
Wednesday12–5 PM
Thursday12–5 PM
Friday12–5 PM
Saturday10 AM–5 PM
Sunday10 AM–5 PM

Cabrillo Marine Aquarium

★★★★☆ 4.6 (4609 reviews)
📍 3720 Stephen M White Dr, San Pedro, CA 90731
Type
Aquarium
Location
San Pedro, California
Best For
All ages
Featured Programs
Grunion runs, public programs, special events
🚗 Get Directions 🌐 Visit Website 📞 Call (310) 548-7562
Map & Directions
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Good to Know
  • ✓Cabrillo Marine Aquarium offers free admission and operates on a donation-based model, with donations mentioned in 274 reviews as a significant talking point
  • ✓The aquarium features seasonal grunion runs as a primary exhibit, with multiple 'Meet the Grunion' events scheduled for 2026 (April 19, May 2), highlighting a unique Southern California marine phenomenon
  • ✓The facility includes an interactive touch tank exhibit that is frequently mentioned in reviews (42 mentions) as a key attraction for visitor engagement
  • ✓The aquarium provides direct access to tide pools and beach areas, with tide pool exploration mentioned in 80 reviews and beach access in 37 reviews, creating an integrated natural learning environment

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