Aquarium
Heal the Bay Aquarium
36 locals recommend,
Why locals recommend it
This is a little hidden gem—most people who go to the pier don’t even realize it’s there. Kids can touch the starfish and sea urchins and get a deeper understanding of the beauty and fragility of our ecosystem. It’s nothing fancy but is a good 30 minutes of entertainment. Every one of the more than a hundred species of animals and plants on display comes from right here in Santa Monica Bay.
Ashton
November 11, 2016
Tips from locals
Michael
July 7, 2022
Touch tanks, Moray eels, and sharks. Need I say more?
Marie Grace
November 1, 2011
Very nice place if you want to spend the day at the beach. Tons of games, a small roller coaster, a Ferris Wheel and really good food. From here you can walk to Venice.
John
April 9, 2014
Take a walk and enjoy the aquarium along with the pier and boardwalk.
Jason
July 16, 2013
Great for the kids. Plus fun park for kids to play on in the sand.
Tanya
April 30, 2022
Right on the Santa Monica pier! This aquarium was a second home to our kids! So much so that my oldest son volunteered there while in high school! They have shark feeding hours with an engaging talk about sharks! And several touch tanks where you can touch and learn all about the local sea life.
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Location
1600 Ocean Front Walk
Santa Monica, CA