Seymour Marine Discovery Center

💬 What Visitors Say

• 💡Arrive early to secure spots on the 30-minute volunteer-led docent tours, as they fill up quickly. Reviewers highlight that tours significantly enhance the experience by providing insights into marine research and conservation work.
• 💬Pack sunscreen and lunch to enjoy on the bluff behind the facility, which offers beautiful ocean views and wildlife viewing opportunities. The center is small (40-60 minutes for self-guided visit) but the coastal grounds are worth exploring.
• 💬Park for free on Delaware Street and walk the scenic paved pathway to the entrance instead of using paid parking. The walk features native plants and adds to the open-air experience without extra cost.
• 💡Don't miss the interactive touch tanks and touch pool where you can pet swell sharks and hold hermit crabs. These hands-on exhibits are the highlight for visitors of all ages and are not commonly found at other aquariums.
• 💡Explore the 1-mile loop trail around the UC Santa Cruz Coastal Campus after your indoor exhibits visit. Reviewers note the peaceful, less-crowded coastal scenery provides a complete experience that distinguishes this center from larger, busier aquariums.

About Seymour Marine Discovery Center

Aquarium & interactive science museum. Interactive marine science museum & aquarium, with hands-on exhibits, a touch pool & a gift shop.