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2300 Expedition Way
Scripps Institute of Oceanography
La Jolla, CA 92037
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+1 858 534 3474
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http://www.aquarium.ucsd.edu - Mon to Sun from 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Lovers of all types of marine life will delight in a tour of this world-renowned aquarium and oceanographic museum. Splendid examples of marine life of all sizes, shapes and colors are here on display from the cool Pacific Northwest to the warm waters off Mexico. An extension of the famous Scripps Institute of Oceanography, the mission here is to promote ocean sciences through hands-on experience. Catch a glimpse of few of the rarest sea-horses, living coral reefs, sharks and varieties of fish. Along with the fauna, you can marvel at the flora also which has many wild and rare species on display. A snack shop and gift shop are on premises. Birch Aquarium also serves as a fantastic venue for holding weddings, banquets and live concerts.
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This is a great place and a nice alternative to sea world. I would definitely recommended checking this place out. They have some really cool exhibits.
Good, but I was hoping that the aquarium was going to be underneath the ocean, and not carved into the mountain :( Even then, we had a good time seeing and...
It was as if I had been transported into a world where I quite possibly could find that rascally little Nemo. In fact, I think I may have found him -- right...
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Small aquarium with nice exhibits
This is a nice little aquarium to visit if you're spending several days in San Diego. They have a nice collection of sea life from ...
Nice aquarium for toddlers
I felt that this aquarium was the perfect size and not too overhwelming for our toddler. There are different types of ocean animals to see ...
A Nice Affordable Aquarium
This aquarium isn't huge. You can cover it in about 2-3 hours tops. Still, the entrance fee is modest, the touch pool is extensive, and ...
These facilities are among the most prestigious world leaders in research and instruction. Inside the aquarium you can see more than 3,000 fish...
Kids really enjoyed the Aquarium
A nice Small aquarium, we coverred it in 2 hours. Quite alot here at Birch, Lovely fish and alot of educational info for the kids ...
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“Beautiful, educational and fun!!”
This aquarium may not be as large as some in California, but there are multi displays of sealife, an outdoor hands-on tidepool and great views ...
“Not bad”
This is a small aquarium--nowhere near the caliber of the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Still my son enjoyed looking at the fish and playing in the ti...
“Enjoyable Aquarium Featuring Timely Topics and Fun Exhibits”
Our family (me, my husband, 7&9 year old girls) greatly enjoyed visiting this nonprofit aquarium run by Scripps Institute of Oceanography, whic...
“Extremely enjoyable 1/2 day attraction..”
Created by Scripps Institute of Oceanography, you'd expect this aquarium to be educational and fun....and it sure delivers. We spent a most enj...
“GREAT place for families!!”
The Birch Aquarium, just off the UCSD campus in La Jolla, is part of the Scripps Oceanographic Institute. While it certainly doesn't get the sa...
“Not the best aquarium, but worth visiting”
We checked out the aquarium on a weekday, and it was still pretty busy. It's not huge and it is pretty crowded, but if you're patient you can s...
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Interact with aquatic species on a coastal bluff overlooking the Pacific; education and conservation are central to its mission
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