Explore underwater wonders at the Aquarium of the Bay. Opened in 1996, this fascinating entertainment and educational facility offers an up-close look at the rich and diverse aquatic life of San Francisco Bay and its surrounding waters. You'll travel on a moving walkway through 300 feet of crystal-clear tunnels, surrounded by 700,000 gallons of filtered Bay water. Your journey will take you within inches of the thousands of marine animals indigenous to the Bay, including bat rays, eels, octopus, and sharks.
The Aquarium also features a number of exhibits on marine life, and a series of "touch pools," where you can touch live leopard sharks, bat rays, and tide-pool animals. The Aquarium's expert naturalists are stationed throughout the facility to answer your questions. Before you end your visit, stop by the Aquarium's gift shop for aquatic gifts and memorabilia.
Location
Aquarium of the Bay is located at Pier 39 (Embarcadero at Beach Street),
adjacent to San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf. Parking is available in
the Pier 39 garage, one block away from the Aquarium. Public transportation
to the
Aquarium is available and encouraged—all Aquarium tickets are
discounted when you present your transfer or bus ticket. Driving directions
and public
transportation
information are available at the Aquarium's Web
site.
Hours of operation
Aquarium of the Bay is open every day of the year except Christmas.
Visiting hours are 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. on weekdays; 10 a.m. until
7 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. During the summer months, visiting
hours are extended every day from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. Times are subject
to change, however,
so you
may want to check prior to your visit. Call toll-free (888) SEA-DIVE.
Admission
Tickets can be purchased at the Aquarium of the Bay Visitor Services Center at the entrance of the Aquarium, and at the Aquarium's box office, located at the east side of Pier 39.
Adults
$12.95
Seniors (age 65 and over)
$6.50
Children (ages 3-11)
$6.50
Family rate (Two adults and two children)
$29.95
The Aquarium also offers membership options, which provide
unlimited admission to the Aquarium for one year. For more information,
call 888-SEA-DIVE.
Reservations
Aquarium of the Bay offers discounts for groups of 10 or more with prior reservations. To reserve tickets for your group, call (415) 623-5376.
Adults
$10
Seniors (age 65 and over)
$5
Children (ages 3-11)
$5
Tours
The Aquarium's interpretive naturalists offer guided tours of the facility. You'll learn all about what goes on "behind the scenes" at the Aquarium of the Bay. Tours take approximately 40 minutes, and cost of the tour ($25) includes the general admission to the Aquarium. Tours are available Friday through Monday at noon, 2 p.m., and 5 p.m. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling (415) 623-5376.
Disabled access
The Aquarium is accessible to wheelchairs and strollers. Elevators are located next to the admissions office.
Contact information
For information on visiting hours or Aquarium membership,
call (888) SEA-DIVE.
Please note
Cost, hours of operation, or other information about this attraction is subject to change without notice. We suggest you confirm with the attraction prior to your visit.
