Skip the Ticketing Line: Aquarium of the Pacific General Admission Ticket
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Take a journey of discovery through the world's largest ocean at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach. Meet more than 12,000 animals and see over 100 exhibits in sunny Southern California, the frigid waters of the Northern Pacific and the colorful reefs of the Tropical Pacific. Discover all our exhibits including sea otters, penguins, sharks, sea jellies, green sea turtles and more.
NOW OPEN-- FROGS: Facing a Changing World
Leap into the colorful, strange, and rapidly changing world of frogs at the Aquarium of the Pacific. Discover vibrant habitats featuring colorful tropical frogs from around the world; peek behind-the-scenes to watch staff care for frogs from eggs to adults; see a new exhibit space highlighting California and Baja frogs, their amphibian relatives, and reptile neighbors; and even paint your own virtual frog. Learn about the diversity of species and their unique adaptions, the threats they are facing, and how the Aquarium is helping to save them from extinction.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wheelchair and stroller accessible
Wheelchairs available at the Information Desk
Visitors Guides available in English and Spanish
Map Translations available at Information Desk in: Cambodian Chinese French German Italian Japanese Korean Russian Vietnamese
Convenient parking available for $8 with Aquarium validation.
Tickets are valid for a year from purchase date. TO CHANGE YOUR DATE OR TIME OF VISIT go the the Aquarium's website to create a new free reservation. Your tickets will scan on your new date and/or time.
Your reservation time is the earliest you can enter. Tickets are valid to scan any time after your set reservation time begins on that day.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
4D movie and entrance to Pacific Visions
Children under the age of 3 are free
Food and drinks
Optional aquarium activities such as feeding the animals
Behind the Scenes Tours and Harbor Cruises may be purchased at the Information Desk upon arrival
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting points
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Aquarium Of The Pacific
TO CHANGE YOUR DATE OR TIME OF VISIT, you can make a new reservation at https://pacific.to/reservations. This ticket will scan at your new time and/or date. Tickets are valid for a year from purchase date. When you arrive at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, about 25 miles (40 km) south of Los Angeles, go straight to the gate with your general admission ticket. Pick up your guide book, and start exploring! Your general admission gives you access to all of the aquarium’s galleries and exhibits, which focus on the creatures and environment of the Pacific Ocean. 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 our Magellanic Penguins play. Please note animal feeding and other optional activities are an additional cost.
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Skip-the-Line: Aquarium of the Pacific General Admission
Reviews
475 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
It was ok, not worth the...
Sonya M,
Oct 12, 2025
- Viator
3.00It was ok, not worth the money spent. The only thing that was nice was watching the seals being fed and the cultural show.
Nice aquarium
Stephanie H,
Jul 31, 2025
- Viator
4.00Nice aquarium. Excellent volunteers teaching attendees. Clean. Easy to get around with mobility scooter.
Nice day at the Aquarium
Seana K,
Jul 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00The staff was so nice and knowledgeable. It was an enjoyable day. The seals and sea lions were so fun to watch. The birds were beautiful and fun to feed
Aquarium Family
Ronald T,
Jul 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00My wife and I, along with our 4 children had a wonderful time. It was well designed the flow was awesome. We must find something similar when we return to Texas.
Nice day out
Nancy M,
Jul 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very educational and interactive but also A LOT of small children. We enjoyed the short educational movies and the snack locations.
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