Aquarium of the Bay: Tickets

Aquarium of the Bay - Tickets and Visitor Information

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What is Aquarium of the Bay?

• Aquarium of the Bay is a public aquarium on PIER 39 in San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf.
• It is dedicated to the marine life of San Francisco Bay and is home to more than 20,000 native aquatic animals, including sharks, rays, jellyfish, octopuses and river otters.
• One of its biggest attractions is the pair of 300-foot (91-metre) clear underwater tunnels, where sharks, bat rays and schools of fish swim overhead.
• Most visitors spend around 90 minutes exploring the aquarium, making it an easy attraction to combine with other sights around PIER 39 and Fisherman's Wharf.

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Quick Information

• ‍Address: Aquarium of the Bay, PIER 39 The Embarcadero North & Beach St, 94133, San Francisco
• Opening Hours: Daily from 10:00 -17:00
• Suggested Visit Duration: Around 90 minutes.
• Ticket Options

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Is Aquarium of the Bay in San Francisco Worth Visiting?

Yes. Although it is smaller than attractions such as the Monterey Bay Aquarium or the California Academy of Sciences, Aquarium of the Bay offers a fun and educational experience focused entirely on the marine life of San Francisco Bay.

• The underwater tunnels are the highlight of any visit, allowing you to walk beneath sharks, rays and thousands of native fish.
• Interactive touch pools and playful North American river otters also make it popular with families.
• A visit takes around 90 minutes, so it's easy to combine with other nearby attractions including the sea lions at PIER 39, a San Francisco Bay cruise or Alcatraz.

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What You Can See At Aquarium of the Bay in San Francisco

• Walk through two underwater tunnels.
• See sharks, bat rays and giant sturgeon swimming overhead.
• See more than 20,000 marine animals native to San Francisco Bay.
• Touch sea stars, anemones, rays and other tidepool creatures in the touch pools.
• Watch playful North American river otters.

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About Aquarium of the Bay

Aquarium of the Bay is on San Francisco's famous PIER 39. The aquarium is small but still offers a fun visit. With the ticket you get access to:

• Sea Lion Center
• Bay Area Model located in Sausalito
• Eco Center at Heron's Head

The aquarium is split into several sections which include:

• ‍Under The Bay - Underwater Tunnels: Walk through two acrylic tunnels surrounded by marine life from San Francisco Bay. Sharks, rays, sturgeon and thousands of fish swim above and around you, giving one of the closest underwater experiences in California.
• ‍Touch The Bay: Touch pools allow you to gently touch sea stars, sea cucumbers, bat rays and other tidepool animals while learning about California's coastal ecosystems.
• ‍River Otters: Watch rescued North American river otters swim, play and feed throughout the day while learning about wetland conservation.

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