Museum
Heal the Bay Aquarium
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Heal the Bay Aquarium, located on the Santa Monica Pier, offers an intimate look at the diverse marine species native to Southern California's coastal waters. The aquarium features touch tanks where visitors can handle sea stars and urchins, as well as tanks showcasing local fish, sharks, and rays. Its mission emphasizes environmental stewardship, with educational programs about pollution and habitat protection. The aquarium is a family-friendly attraction that combines hands-on learning with a commitment to ocean health.
Don't miss
- Touch live tide pool creatures like sea stars and hermit crabs
- Watch leopard sharks and moray eels in the main tank
- Learn about local conservation efforts through interactive displays
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Heal the Bay Aquarium
You can visit Heal the Bay Aquarium on your own. A guide mainly adds context, what you are looking at and why it matters, and a tour can add transport or combine nearby sights into one day.
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