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Heal the Bay Aquarium

Aquarium

4.3(557 reviews)
Closed Closed ⋅ Opens 12 p.m. Sat
Heal the Bay Aquarium

About

Local marine life & interactive exhibits. Education-oriented marine center with over 100 local species & hands-on exhibits like touch tanks.

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What to bring

Based on this location and its activities, here's what you might want to bring:

  • Comfortable shoes for walking

Best times to visit

To avoid crowds at Heal the Bay Aquarium:

  • Weekday mornings are typically less crowded
  • Avoid peak lunch/dinner hours if this is a restaurant
  • Check their social media for special events that might increase attendance

Age appropriateness

This location is generally recommended for:

Toddlers (0-2)Preschoolers (3-5)Elementary (6-10)Tweens (11-13)Teens (14+)

Details

  • Address
    1600 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, CA 90401, United States
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    Phone
    (310) 393-6149
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    Hours
    Monday:Closed
    Tuesday:Closed
    Wednesday:12–4 p.m.
    Thursday:12–4 p.m.
    Friday:12–4 p.m.
    Saturday:12–4 p.m.
    Sunday:12–4 p.m.

Features

Service options

  • Onsite services: Onsite services available

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking lot: Has wheelchair-accessible parking lot

Offerings

  • Gift shop: Has gift shop

Amenities

  • Gender-neutral washroom: Has gender-neutral washroom
  • Offers tours: Offers tours

Crowd

  • LGBTQ+ friendly: LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Transgender safe space: Transgender safe space

Children

  • Good for kids: Good for kids
  • Playground: Has playground

Parking

  • Paid parking lot: Paid parking lot
  • Paid street parking: Paid street parking

Nearby

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