With a general admission ticket to the Aquarium of the Bay, you’ll have direct access to all of the aquarium's main exhibits. This is a great opportunity to explore the fascinating marine life of San Francisco Bay and the nearby Pacific Ocean at your own pace.

Walk through interactive exhibits and stunning glass tunnels that give you the chance to observe various marine species up close. You’ll see sharks, river otters, octopuses, schools of anchovies, and fluorescent jellyfish swimming overhead and around you. The aquarium provides an immersive experience, allowing you to connect with the diverse aquatic life in the area.

• General Admission: Direct access to the aquarium’s main exhibits.

• Marine Life Exploration: Discover the unique species of San Francisco Bay and the Pacific, including sharks and jellyfish.

• Interactive Exhibits: Explore at your own pace with interactive displays and walk-through glass tunnels.

What To Expect

Located at the vibrant Pier 39 along San Francisco's Embarcadero, the Aquarium of the Bay offers an educational and interactive experience showcasing the diverse marine life found in San Francisco Bay and its surrounding waters. With a general admission ticket, you’ll have access to all of the aquarium’s main exhibits, home to over 20,000 sea creatures. Take your time and explore at your own pace, as the aquarium is open for the day.

• Discover the Bay Exhibit: Learn about the marine life of San Francisco Bay, including the fascinating behavior of anchovies, green moray eels, and California’s state marine fish, the orange garibaldi.

• Under the Bay Exhibit: Walk through a 300-foot (90-meter) glass tunnel where you’ll be surrounded by marine life such as octopuses, moon jellies, Pacific sea nettles, giant sea bass, and various shark species like the leopard and soupfin sharks.

With more than 700,000 gallons of bay water and a variety of creatures, this aquarium provides a deep dive into local marine ecosystems.

• Interactive Learning: Explore the marine life through interactive exhibits, and watch educational displays on the behavior and habitats of the animals.

• Long Visit: Stay for as long as you like during your visit and take in all the aquatic wonders.