Aquarium of the Pacific Long Beach tickets with skip-the-ticket-line entry
From €44The activity is listed as a 1-day ticket and can be enjoyed at your own pace during opening hours.Final booking with external provider
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Aquarium of the Pacific · Long Beach

Aquarium of the Pacific Long Beach tickets with skip-the-ticket-line entry

★★★★★ 12,000+ · 4.4/5 782 reviews
From €44 at your pace

With Aquarium of the Pacific Long Beach tickets, you can explore more than 100 Pacific-themed exhibits at your own pace, see thousands of marine animals and skip the ticket-purchase line.

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⚡ Access to highlights including Shark Lagoon, Lorikeet Forest and Pacific Visions. · Price per person. Final price may vary by selected date.

Choose your date, check the final price and opening hours on GetYourGuide, and review the conditions. Admission is valid on the selected date during operating hours. A reserve-now-pay-later option may be available when indicated.

✔ Admission to the Aquarium of the Pacific.
✔ Skip the ticket-purchase line.
✔ Self-paced visit during opening hours.
✔ Access to highlights including Shark Lagoon, Lorikeet Forest and Pacific Visions.

Quick summary before booking

Who is it for?

  • Families with children
  • Couples
  • Animal lovers
  • Independent travelers

How long does it take?

The activity is listed as a 1-day ticket and can be enjoyed at your own pace during opening hours.

What's included?

  • Admission to the Aquarium of the Pacific
  • Skip-the-ticket-purchase-line access
  • Self-paced visit
  • More than 100 exhibits
  • Shark Lagoon

Is it worth it?

Yes, especially if you want a flexible activity in Long Beach, enjoy marine life and would rather explore the Aquarium of the Pacific independently than join an organized tour.

💡 TourBookGo tip

With more than 100 exhibits, allow enough time to explore without rushing. If you are driving, keep your parking ticket so you can ask about the USD 8 all-day parking validation.

Explore the aquarium at your paceThere is no fixed guided route, so you can linger by the sharks, penguins, jellyfish or interactive exhibits that catch your attention.
Skip the ticket-purchase lineYour Aquarium of the Pacific admission lets you bypass the ticket-purchase line so you can get into the experience sooner.
More than 100 marine exhibitsExplore ecosystems inspired by Southern California, the Northern Pacific and tropical regions while discovering an impressive variety of marine life.
Interactive experiencesAdd variety to your visit with popular areas such as Lorikeet Forest, Jelly Dreamscapes and the immersive Pacific Visions experience.

📖 What Aquarium of the Pacific Long Beach tickets include

Located in Long Beach, the Aquarium of the Pacific is home to more than 12,000 animals across over 100 exhibits focused on Pacific marine life, making it an appealing choice for families and wildlife enthusiasts.

During your visit, you can see sharks, Magellanic penguins, sea otters, jellyfish, frogs and many species of fish while exploring the aquarium on your own schedule.

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Explore Shark Lagoon and discover different shark species.

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Visit Lorikeet Forest and the June Keyes Penguin Habitat.

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Experience Jelly Dreamscapes and Pacific Visions.

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One of the biggest advantages is the freedom to plan your own route and spend extra time with the animals and exhibits that interest you most.

Shape your visit around the animals and exhibits you are most excited to see. Self-guided visit

Must-see Aquarium of the Pacific exhibits

Popular Aquarium of the Pacific exhibits include Shark Lagoon, Lorikeet Forest, the June Keyes Penguin Habitat, Jelly Dreamscapes and Pacific Visions.

Pacific Visions features an approximately eight-minute multisensory film in the Honda Pacific Visions Theater, with a 180-degree curved screen and floor projection for a more immersive experience.

Shark Lagoon Lorikeet Forest Pacific Visions Penguin Habitat

Visitor feedback

One of the biggest advantages is the freedom to plan your own route and spend extra time with the animals and exhibits that interest you most.

Visitor feedback often highlights the interactive areas, variety of animals, Lorikeet Forest and friendly staff.

12,000+animals
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🗣️ Visitor feedback

The interactive areas and wide variety of animals are among the features visitors praise most often.

Lorikeet Forest is frequently mentioned as one of the most memorable parts of the visit.

Some guests say a clearer suggested route would make it easier to avoid missing certain sections.

Visit the Long Beach aquarium at your own pace

There is no guide to follow and no group schedule to match. You can plan your route around the exhibits you most want to see and spend as long as you like in each area during opening hours.

The ticket skips the ticket-purchase line but does not guarantee priority at other checkpoints or eliminate every possible queue inside the venue.

Pacific Visions adds an immersive multisensory audiovisual experience to your visit. 8-minute film

Price and conditions

Aquarium of the Pacific admission from €44 per person

From €44

Choose your visit date, check the final price and opening hours on GetYourGuide, and review the booking conditions before reserving.

Duration1 day
FormatSelf-paced visit
LanguagesEnglish and Spanish
CancellationFree up to 24 hours in advance
Rating4.4/5 · 782 reviews
ProviderAquarium of the Pacific
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Price per person. Final price may vary by selected date.

Check the opening hours for your exact visit date before booking. Opening hours vary

How to book this experience

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Who are Aquarium of the Pacific tickets best for?

This Long Beach aquarium experience is particularly well suited to families with children, couples looking for a relaxed activity, animal lovers and travelers who enjoy exploring independently.

It may be less suitable if you want continuous commentary from a guide, only have time for a very quick visit or expect completely queue-free access throughout the venue.

Families Couples Marine-life enthusiasts Independent travelers
The aquarium is closed on December 25. Visit tip

❓ Frequently asked questions

Are Aquarium of the Pacific Long Beach tickets worth booking?
Yes, especially for families, couples and marine-life enthusiasts looking for a flexible Long Beach attraction they can explore at their own pace.
How long does a visit to the Aquarium of the Pacific take?
The activity is listed as a 1-day ticket, and you can explore at your own pace throughout the aquarium's opening hours.
Do Aquarium of the Pacific tickets skip every line?
No. They skip the ticket-purchase line but do not guarantee priority at every other checkpoint or possible queue.
What is included with Aquarium of the Pacific admission?
Admission includes access to the aquarium and major exhibits such as Shark Lagoon, Lorikeet Forest, Pacific Visions, the penguin habitat and Jelly Dreamscapes.
Can I cancel my Aquarium of the Pacific tickets?
Yes. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund, subject to the booking conditions.

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