Aquarium of the Bay

Discover what lies beneath the waves of San Francisco Bay. Journey through crystal clear tunnels filled with 20,000 aquatic animals. Touch sharks, rays, and sea stars. Learn how you can support conservation of the Bay and all marine environments.

About Aquarium of the Bay:

Aquarium of the Bay is a unique nature center dedicated to inspiring conservation of the San Francisco Bay and all marine environments.

With exhibitions focused on the Bay's diverse aquatic animals and distinctive ecosystems, the Aquarium hosts nearly 600,000 visitors each year, and provides free classes and tours to more than 13,000 Bay Area school children annually.

The 50,000 square foot facility features 300 feet of crystal clear acrylic tunnels holding over 700,000 gallons of filtered Bay water. The Aquarium is home to over 20,000 aquatic animals, including sharks, bat rays and skates. It also encompasses three touch pools and numerous other displays.

Reflecting our emphasis on conservation, the Aquarium is a Certified Green Business. The San Francisco Green Business Program seeks to achieve a healthier and cleaner environment by helping businesses integrate environmental responsibility into their operations in a manner that is sustainable as well as profitable.

The Aquarium is also accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), a difficult-to-achieve indicator that it has met AZA's exacting standards for animal management and care, including living environments, social groupings, health and nutrition.

Hours of Operation:

Aquarium of the Bay is open every day of the year except for December 25.

• General Hours of Operation -- Summer
  Every day: 9 am to 8 pm
• General Hours of Operation -- Winter
  Monday-Thursday: 10 am to 6 pm
  Friday-Sun: 10 am to 7 pm

Note that we occasionally close early for special events, so if you are planning a late afternoon visit, please call 1-888-SEA DIVE to check the exact hours on the day of your visit.

Admission Prices:

General Admission

• Adults $14.95
• Children (3-11) $8.00
• Seniors (65+) $8.00
• Family Rate (2 adults and 2 children ages 3-11) $37.95

Behind the Scenes Tour
Includes Aquarium admission.

• Adults $20.95
• Children (5-11) $14.00
• Seniors (65+) $14.00

Location:

Aquarium of the Bay is conveniently located next to PIER 39 at The Embarcadero and Beach Street in San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf.