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Aquarium of the Pacific Travel Guide |
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Location:
100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach,
CA 90802
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| Telephone: (562) 590-3100 |
Hours:
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09:00 ~ 18:00
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09:00 ~ 18:00
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09:00 ~ 18:00
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09:00 ~ 18:00
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09:00 ~ 18:00
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09:00 ~ 18:00
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09:00 ~ 18:00
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The five-acre facility on waterfront property in downtown Long Beach features 17 habitats and more than 12,000 birds, fish, mammals, and amphibians, representing nearly 500 species. Featuring 19 major habitats and 32 focus exhibits, the Aquarium of the Pacific is a world-class aquarium celebrating the Pacific Ocean- the world's largest and most diverse body of water. Each species displayed according to which part of the Pacific it comes from, whether Southern California and Baja, the Northern Pacific, or the Tropical Pacific. Several experience areas allow visitors to actually touch and feel various animals life- great fun for children and adults alike.
Major exhibits include:
Shark Lagoon- The shark lagoon features over 100 different sharks and rays, some of which you are able to touch, and some you
wouldn't want to! The outdoor exhibit area includes a cafe and gift shop.
Northern Pacific Gallery- Covering over 800,000 square miles between Alaska, Siberia, the Bering Strait, and the Aleutian Islands, the Bering Sea,
the northernmost region of the Pacific Ocean is home to playful otters and the giant Pacific octopus.
Southern California/Baja Gallery- Extending 800 miles bewtween Mexico and Oregon, the coastal waters of California contain a wide range of water temperatures, creating many diverse ecosystems for the animals that live there.
Gulf of California- The Gulf of California is one of the world's most biologically productive and diverse seas, home to many unique species. Whales, sharks, marlins, and giant Humbolt Squid all make their way through the waters to migrate or spawn.
Tropical Pacific Gallery- The 80-degree waters of Micronesia contain more than 2,000 islands and the surrounding waters contain an amazing
variety of fish, coral, and other marine life.
Lorikeet Forest- Enter into this 3,200 sq. ft. outdoor aviary and get close-up with more than 100 colorful Lorikeets. Most are very tame and will climb on your hand to eat some nectar from a cup.
Certain exhibit areas have scheduled performances throughout the day. Inside the main building, two theaters screen short films throughout the day (extra admission charge is required).
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Prices:
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| Adult |
$23.95 |
| Child (3-11) |
$11.95 |
| Senior (62+) |
$20.95 |
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[ Activities ] |
| Activities in Aquarium of the Pacific include
bird watching, and wildlife viewing.
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[ Transportation ] |
Free parking is not available.
Paid parking is available.
Take the 710 Fwy. south, then follow the signs once you get to the end of the freeway in Long Beach.
The parking structure for the Aquarium is on the water side of Shoreline Drive between Chestnut Place and Aquarium Way. Parking is $7 for Aquarium guests in both the Aquarium and Pike parking structures when you show an Aquarium of the Pacific ticket stub. A free shuttle bus runs between downtown Long Beach, the Aquarium of the Pacific and the Queen Mary. (Travel past the downtown area costs extra.) |
| Nearby airports:
Long Beach /Daugherty Field
(LGB) ~5 mi.,
Los Angeles Int'l
(LAX) ~18 mi.,
John Wayne Airport-Orange County
(SNA) ~20 mi.,
Bob Hope
(BUR) ~32 mi.
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| Nearby train stations:
Long Beach (Queen Mary)
(LBQ) ~1 mi.,
Long Beach
(LBC) ~1 mi.,
San Pedro (Catalina Terminal)
(SPD) ~5 mi.,
San Pedro (Downtown)
(SPO) ~6 mi.
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[ Nearby Hotels ] |
| Hyatt Regency Long Beach-
200 S. Pine Avenue, Long Beach (~1 mi.) |
| Renaissance Long Beach Hotel-
111 East Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach (~1 mi.) |
| Hilton Long Beach-
701 West Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach (~1 mi.) |
| West Coast-
700 Queensway Drive, Long Beach (~1 mi.) |
| Westin Long Beach-
333 E Ocean Blvd., Long Beach (~1 mi.) |
| Courtyard Long Beach Downtown-
500 East First Street, Long Beach (~1 mi.) |
| Queen Mary Hotel-
1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach (~1 mi.) |
| Rodeway Inn Long Beach-
50 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach (~1 mi.) |
| Travelodge Long Beach Convention Center-
80 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach (~1 mi.) |
| Vagabond Inn Long Beach-
150 Alamitos Ave., Long Beach (~1 mi.) |
| Holiday Inn Downtown-
1133 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach (~2 mi.) |
| Beach Plaza Hotel-
2010 East Ocean Blvd., Long Beach (~2 mi.) |
| BW of Long Beach-
1725 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach (~2 mi.) |
| Colonial Motel-
802 East Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach (~3 mi.) |
| Days Inn City Center-
1500 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach (~3 mi.) |
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