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Aquarium of the Bay General Admission Ticket

San Francisco, US
55% of travellers recommend this
Very Good (271 reviews)

Highlights

  • Interactive introduction to marine life in San Francisco Bay
  • Access to main exhibit areas with 20,000+ animals
  • Opportunity to observe sharks, rays, sea stars, and river otters
  • Convenient location between Fisherman's Wharf and Alcatraz ferry landing
  • Self-guided exploration at your own pace

What to expect

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Aquarium of the Bay

When you arrive at Aquarium of the Bay, located on San Francisco’s bustling Embarcadero (also home to other attractions like Fisherman’s Wharf, the Pier 39 sea lions, Boudin Bakery and the ferries to Alcatraz Island), head inside with your general admission ticket and begin your self-guided exploration of the aquarium. Your admission allows you to visit the aquarium’s main exhibit areas. With a focus on the marine life of San Francisco Bay and its surrounding bodies of water, the Aquarium of the Bay is home to 20,000-plus animals that live in 700,000 gallons (2.6 million liters) of carefully maintained bay water. Stay at the aquarium as long as you like to learn about sea creatures like jellyfish, octopus, and sharks. Discover the Bay exhibit: See orange garibaldi, green moray eels, colorful rockfish, and other wildlife native to the San Francisco Bay. Learn about how anchovies stick together and avoid predators, and find out how the bay acts as a breeding ground for perch and many other fish. Under the Bay exhibit: Walk through a 300-foot (90-meter) tunnel system of clear glass for a look at the fascinating fish and other sea life in the bay and nearby Pacific waters. See mesmerizing jellyfish, a giant Pacific octopus, graceful rays, sturgeon, and multiple local shark species like sevengill sharks, leopard sharks, soupfin sharks, and spiny dogfish.

Admission Admission Included

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Wheelchair accessible
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    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    Service animals allowed
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    Free admission for children ages 3 and under
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    Wheelchair and stroller accessible
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    The aquarium is open every day except Christmas Day
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    Current operating hours are 11am-6pm
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What our experts say

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    Visit Boudin Bakery for lunch nearby.
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    Don't miss the sea lions at Pier 39.
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    Bring a camera for great photos!
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    Check out nearby Alcatraz tours.
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    Plan to spend extra time at exhibits.

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