Aquarium of the Pacific: Skip The Line

The Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach is one of Southern California's favorite family outings, and this skip-the-line ticket gets everyone inside faster. Admission covers every habitat, exhibit and gallery in the aquarium, so families can explore at their own pace.

Kids can watch playful penguins and seals, drift past glowing jellyfish, and reach into touch pools to gently meet rays and other sea creatures. The aquarium also features a 4D theater and the Our Water Future exhibit, which helps families learn how to protect the ocean.

Reservations are required on weekends and holidays, so families should book ahead for those days. Strollers are welcome, and free wheelchairs and baby backpacks can be borrowed at the information desk.

📅 Dates & Times

Tickets are available on Fever for Sept. 23–Dec. 15, 2026.

Open daily, 9 am–6 pm (extended hours on select dates).

Closed Dec. 25.

📍 Venue

Aquarium of the Pacific

100 Aquarium Way

Long Beach, CA 90802

👨🏻‍👩🏻‍👦🏻‍👦🏻 Age Requirement

All ages are welcome. Children under 3 are free.

🎟️ Tickets/Price

This is a ticketed event.

Adult (12+): $49.95

Child (3–11): $34.95

Children under 3: Free

BUY TICKETS ON FEVER

🍔 Food

Café Scuba on the second floor serves meals and snacks. Outside food is not allowed inside, but families can use the picnic tables on the plaza.

🚙 Parking

The parking structure on Shoreline Drive, between Chestnut Place and Aquarium Way, costs $8 for the day with Aquarium validation.

🌐 Website Link

Aquarium of the Pacific

🧭 Directions

Click on "Google" on the map for directions.

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