Experts' Choice Award Aquarium of the Pacific
11 expert reviews
“A modern, hands-on, much-visited aquarium, the Aquarium of the Pacific is home to more than 11,000 sea creatures.”
– Condé Nast Traveler
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Long Beach’s most mesmerizing experience, the Aquarium of the Pacific is a vast, high-tech indoor ocean where sharks dart, jellyfish dance and sea lions frolic." Full review
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On weekdays, avoid the field-trip frenzy by arriving around 2pm; on weekends beat the crowd by getting here as early as possible.
Not For Tourists "See, learn, touch marine life! Interactive entertainment."
On the Grid "One of this city’s most famous venues is the Aquarium of the Pacific or “Long Beach Aquarium." Full review
Time Out "Dedicated as much to education as entertainment, this spectacular aquarium more than justifies the drive down to Long Beach." Full review
Time Out "Enjoy your Thanksgiving meal amongst fish and sea otters this year at the Aquarium of the Pacific." Full review
Afar Magazine "The Aquarium of the Pacific is a must for families with children." Full review
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During the week, you can avoid the school crowds by coming after 2:00 p.m.By
Jaime Komer
, AFAR Local Expert
Time Out "Dedicated as much to education as entertainment, this aquarium justifies the drive down to Long Beach." Full review
Time Out "Enjoy your Thanksgiving meal amongst fish and sea otters this year at the Aquarium of the Pacific. Feast on a traditional Thanksgiving buffet in the Aquarium’s Café Scuba and then explore..." Full review
Frommer's "The aquarium houses more than 11,000 creatures in all, from 150 sharks prowling a 90,000-gallon habitat to delicate sea horses, moon jellies, and gaggles of tropical birds within the Lorikeet Forest. " Full review
Fodor's "Sea lions, zebra sharks, and penguins—this aquarium focuses on creatures of the Pacific Ocean and is home to more than 12,000 animals" Full review
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