Aquarium of the Pacific - Long Beach, California

Address:100 Aquarium Way
Long Beach, California
Tel: (562) 590-3100

Touch a shark and come out with your hand? Yes, you can do it at this tremendous and exciting aquarium that's the size of three football fields. Three recreated regions of the Pacific Ocean are home to more than 12,500 creatures, including moon jellyfish, dolphins, and octopuses. Tropical birds are also on view within the Lorikeet Forest.

Especially for kids: Boat Rides.

Extras: Movies, Educational Presentations.

Open 9 am to 6 pm. $$$ (Expensive)

Statistics: Approximately 12,500 sea creatures.

Take a journey of discovery through the world's largest ocean. Meet more than 12,500 animals as you explore sunny Southern California and Baja, the frigid waters of the North Pacific, and the colorful reefs of the Tropical Pacific. Come face-to-face with, and even touch, the ocean's ultimate predators in Shark Lagoon. Join us on a Behind-the-Scenes tour. Take a voyage this spring on our Wildlife and Whale Cruise. Enjoy AnimalVision 3-D, a film that combines stunning state-of-the-art 3-D technology and digital animation while providing important environmental messages for all ages.