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LA: Aquarium of the Pacific Skip-the-Line Entry

1. LA: Aquarium of the Pacific Skip-the-Line Entry

Take a journey of discovery at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, Los Angeles. Benefit from skip-the-ticket-line access so you don't waste your day waiting in the long ticket booth line. 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 the Magellanic penguins. Discover Pacific Visions where you explore underwater realms and future possibilities. The centerpiece, Honda Pacific Visions Theater, features an 8-minute film with multisensory effects. The massive 180-degree curved screen and floor projection disc encompass the viewers’ full range of vision, creating a uniquely immersive experience. The theater experience is included in admission. Come visit our newest exhibition: Babies! Meet the newest members of the Aquarium family and discover how they hold the key to our future. From rescued sea otters, mesmerizing little cuttlefish, and miniature sea jellies to tiny translucent fish and a young desert tortoise, experience the heart-warming joy of baby animals while learning their fascinating behavior and biology, how we care for them, threats to their survival, and what their future means for their species and our ocean planet. Also learn about the many endangered local animals that the Aquarium is helping to save, including frogs, abalone, giant sea bass, green sea turtles, and more. Open Now! Join us as we feature new arrivals and the latest births. Babies hold the future for all species.

Los Angeles: 3 or 5-Attraction Hollywood Plus Pass

2. Los Angeles: 3 or 5-Attraction Hollywood Plus Pass

See the best of Los Angeles with a Hollywood Plus Pass that includes a Universal Studios Hollywood 1 day ticket (if option selected) and other star attractions. Enjoy the convenience, flexibility, ease of use, and savings. No need to stand in line or make separate purchases. Choose from various attractions to suit your traveling style and contactless entry with a digital iPass. Enjoy a 3-attraction or 5-attraction Hollywood Plus Pass which includes your choice of three or five attractions in Los Angeles from the available attraction options, including 1-day General Admission to Universal Studios Hollywood. Available attractions include: • Universal Studios Hollywood • Academy Museum of Motion Pictures • Aquarium of the Pacific* • Autry Museum of the American West • The Grammy Museum • L.A. Zoo • Madame Tussauds * • Starline Night Tour • Starline City Sightseeing Los Angeles, Hop On – Hop Off • Starline Celebrity Homes Tour • Starline Hollywood Walking Tour • SoFi Stadium Tour* • TCL Chinese Theatre • Warner Bros Studio Tour Attractions marked with (*) require advance reservations which can be made in the App.

Los Angeles: Hollywood Plus Pass

3. Los Angeles: Hollywood Plus Pass

See the best of Los Angeles with a Hollywood Plus Pass that includes a Universal Studios Hollywood 1 day ticket (if option selected) and other star attractions. Enjoy the convenience, flexibility, ease of use, and savings. No need to stand in line or make separate purchases. Choose from various attractions to suit your traveling style and contactless entry with a digital iPass. Enjoy a 3-attraction or 5-attraction Hollywood Plus Pass which includes your choice of three or five attractions in Los Angeles from the available attraction options, including 1-day General Admission to Universal Studios Hollywood. Available attractions include: • Universal Studios Hollywood • Academy Museum of Motion Pictures • Aquarium of the Pacific* • Autry Museum of the American West • The Grammy Museum • L.A. Zoo • Madame Tussauds * • Starline Night Tour • Starline City Sightseeing Los Angeles, Hop On – Hop Off • Starline Celebrity Homes Tour • Starline Hollywood Walking Tour • SoFi Stadium Tour* • TCL Chinese Theatre • Warner Bros Studio Tour Attractions marked with (*) require advance reservations which can be made in the App.

Los Angeles: Aquarium of the Pacific Annual Membership

4. Los Angeles: Aquarium of the Pacific Annual Membership

Discover the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach and enjoy the advantages of an Annual Membership Card. The cards are available in the following formats: Family Membership: all member benefits for up to two named cardholders, plus all children (17 years or younger) living in the same householdDual Membership: all member benefits for two named cardholders living in the same household The Annual Membership card will allow you to explore the 500 exhibits inside the aquarium exhibitions at your own pace and admire 12,000 animals representing the major regions of the Pacific Ocean. Marvel at the beauty and diversity of coral reefs and their animal residents, reefs in Pacific Visions through a new show in the Honda Pacific Visions Theater, and an interactive exhibit in the art gallery. Come face-to-face with the ocean’s ultimate predators in Shark Lagoon, hand-feed colorful lorikeet birds, and watch the Magellanic penguins. Discover Pacific Visions, where you explore underwater realms and future possibilities. Visit the newest exhibition: Babies! Meet the newest members of the Aquarium family and discover how they hold the key to the future. From rescued sea otters, mesmerizing little cuttlefish, and miniature sea jellies to tiny translucent fish and a young desert tortoise, experience the heart-warming joy of baby animals while learning their fascinating behavior and biology, how to care for them, threats to their survival, and what their future means for their species and our ocean planet. Also learn about the many endangered local animals that the Aquarium is helping to save, including frogs, abalone, giant sea bass, green sea turtles, and more. There is always something going on at the Aquarium of the Pacific. Check out these upcoming festivals included with general admission: Moompetam: Native American Festival September 17-18, 2022 In celebration of local Native American cultures, the Aquarium of the Pacific will host its eighteenth annual Moompetam Festival. This celebration will feature traditional cultural crafts, storytelling, educational programs, live demonstrations, music, and dance celebrating California’s indigenous maritime cultures, including Tongva, Chumash, Acjachemen, Costanoan, Luiseno, and Kumeyaay. Baja Splash Cultural Festival September 24-25, 2022 The Aquarium of the Pacific will host its twenty-first annual Baja Splash Cultural Festival in celebration of cultures from México, Central and South America, and beyond. The event features traditional dance, live music, educational programming in English and Spanish, and booths. The festival takes place during National Hispanic Heritage Month. Southeast Asia Day October 1, 2022 The Aquarium of the Pacific will celebrate its eighteenth annual Southeast Asia Day. The festival’s program will highlight the beauty and diversity of the cultures of Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, Laos, and Indonesia. Guests will enjoy live performances, including music, dance, and cultural craft demonstrations. Children will have the opportunity to partake in arts and crafts. Scarium of the Pacific October 29-30, 2022 Discover the creatures lurking in the depths at the Aquarium of the Pacific’s twenty-third annual Scarium of the Pacific—a spooktacular, educational Halloween event for the whole family. Enjoy special Halloween programs, including the annual children’s costume contest, creepy coloring contest, magic shows, underwater pumpkin carving, spooky storytelling, kooky crafts, and eerie animals in the Great Hall.

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Overall rating

4.4 / 5

based on 339 reviews

It was wonderful! So beautiful! I loved everything. It was nice and cool inside! Very calming!

Parking was easy, entry was a breeze, and we had a great time viewing the exhibits.

Tons of activities for the little ones, lots of animals in touch tanks. We loved it

My very introverted grand daughters, 15 & almost 11, really enjoyed themselves!

Great aquarium, beautiful displayed, easy parking.