“Educational and entertaining, the aquarium features an eye-popping assortment of Pacific marine life and lots of creative, hands-on exhibits highlighting the ongoing research and discoveries.”
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"One of the world’s largest marine research institutions. It is now a part of UCSD, and its pier is a landmark." Full review
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Not to be confused with the Scripps Research Institute , a private, nonprofit biomedical research organization.
Fodor's
"Affiliated with the world-renowned Scripps Institution of Oceanography, this excellent aquarium... and has sweeping views of La Jolla." Full review
Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"With a glorious setting above La Jolla's coastline, the contemporary Mission-style complex encompasses a state-of-the-art aquarium and the largest museum in the nation devoted solely to oceanography." Full review
National Geographic
"The aquarium has more than 60 marine life tanks, including a giant kelp forest habitat, ghostly moon jellies, and an array of seahorse species." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Birch Aquarium is located near the coastline. Although it is a small aquarium, they have some spectacular fish tanks and exhibits." Full review
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Don't bother paying for your tickets online- they charge an extra $1 per ticket and when you get there.
Travel + Leisure
"Take a private tour, offered daily, for a look into the fascinating world of seahorses, or explore tide pools with a naturalist for a real-life outdoor learning adventure"
"This beautiful facility is both an aquarium and a museum, operated as the interpretive arm of the world-famous Scripps Institution of Oceanography" Full review
Experts' Choice Award 
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