San Francisco Aquarium of the Bay General Admission Ticket

San Francisco 2 hours

Set along the Embarcadero at bustling Pier 39, Aquarium of the Bay offers an up-close look at the marine life that thrives in the waters around San Francisco. Your general admission ticket allows you to explore multiple exhibit areas at your leisure, each spotlighting the incredible creatures found in and around the Bay. Discover more than 20,000 aquatic residents as you spend the entire day (if you’d like) wandering among colorful tanks and tunnels. Discover the Bay Exhibit Curious about the habits of schooling anchovies, or how a newborn skate navigates its watery surroundings? Find the answers here, where you’ll also encounter bright green moray eels and the vibrant orange garibaldi—California’s official state marine fish. Under the Bay Exhibit Venture into a 300-foot-long clear tunnel where sharks, octopuses, and giant sea bass glide around and above you. Spot graceful moon jellies, hypnotic Pacific sea nettles, and a rainbow of starfish, all while surrounded by a vivid underwater panorama. Enjoy the entire aquarium at your own pace, and learn fascinating details about San Francisco’s marine environment at every turn.


• General admission to the Aquarium of the Bay in San Francisco
• Learn about the marine life of San Francisco Bay
• See sharks, jellyfish, and more as you explore
• Have the freedom to explore independently, at your own pace

  • Admission to the Aquarium of the Bay

Exclusions

Food and drinks
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Additional Information

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Free admission for children ages 3 and under
• Wheelchair and stroller accessible
• The aquarium is open every day except Christmas Day
• Current operating hours are 11am-6pm

Beach Street, San Francisco, California, 94133 Get directions
  • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
  • No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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