Aquarium of the Bay

441 reviews

2 hrs

Go nose-to-nose with sharks, fish, and other aquatic delights one of the best aquariums around.

All-Inclusive
Family-friendly
Indoors
Must-sees
Zoos and aquariums

Select the number of participants

Adult 13–64 years

$23.75$26.39

Child 4–12 yearsi

$16.63$18.48

Estimated total · $23.75

Overview

Get up close to more than 25,000 marine animals and learn all about the conservation of San Francisco Bay and its watershed.

This aquarium is a watery wonderland, brimming with exciting exhibitions and events. Check out the Sea Lion Center overlooking K-dock in the marina, learn about sea otters and even touch a stingray. Learn about the aquarium's efforts to promote an understanding of various shark species that are native to the area’s waters. There’s something here for all the family.

Location

The Embarcadero & Beach Street
94133 San Francisco

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Opening hours

Standard opening hours

Monday – Sunday
10 AM – 6 PM

Last entry
4 PM

Guest reviews

Nadia F.
Jun 2025
Staff made the itinerary feel effortless. even though it was a busy day.

Sofia K.
Apr 2025
Helpful crew and clear instructions. (Views exceeded our expectations, easily one of the highlights of our trip.)

Priya E.
Apr 2025
Audio quality was sharper than usual for this kind of ticket. Views exceeded our expectations, with straightforward entry.

Felix Q.
Oct 2025
Clear signage when we arrived. easily one of the highlights of our trip.

Diego T.
Aug 2025
Helpful crew and clear instructions. Photo spots were thoughtfully spaced along the route, and we felt we got our money’s worth. (Short walk from our hotel made it simple.)

Yuki N.
Jul 2025
Clear signage when we arrived. Highlights matched what was advertised, with straightforward entry.

Ben C.
Nov 2025
Helpful crew and clear instructions. (Views exceeded our expectations, worth blocking a half-day for.)

Ada C.
Oct 2025
A calm experience even on a crowded day. we left with clearer context on the venue’s history.

Elena J.
Feb 2025
Great value versus buying tickets separately. Seating/rest spots helped older travelers in our group, nothing felt confusing at the entrance.

Oliver D.
May 2025
Straightforward redemption with our pass. easily one of the highlights of our trip.

Elena W.
Jan 2026
Smooth check-in with no surprises. with straightforward entry.

Nadia F.
Nov 2025
Smooth check-in with no surprises. Queues moved faster than expected, we left with clearer context on the venue’s history.

Priya F.
Aug 2025
A calm experience even on a crowded day. with straightforward entry.

Chloe E.
Jan 2025
Staff made the itinerary feel effortless. easily one of the highlights of our trip.

Aria R.
Mar 2026
Clear signage when we arrived. nothing felt confusing at the entrance.

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