Aquarium of the Bay: Explore San Francisco Marine Life

Explore the diverse marine life of San Francisco Bay at Aquarium of the Bay. Get up close with sharks, rays, sea stars, and river otters in this interactive and educational experience.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Aquarium of the Bay - When you arrive at Aquarium of the Bay, located on San Francisco’s bustling Embarcadero (also home to other attractions like Fisherman’s Wharf, the Pier 39 sea lions, Boudin Bakery and the ferries to Alcatraz Island), head inside with your general admission ticket and begin your self-guided exploration of the aquarium.
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What's Included
  • Aquarium of the Bay entry included
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Experience an immersive journey into the aquatic life of San Francisco Bay and the adjacent Pacific Ocean at the Aquarium of the Bay. This entry ticket gives you admittance to the primary display sections of the Aquarium, home to over 20,000 marine animals. Come face-to-face with species such as sharks, rays, sea stars, and river otters. Conveniently…

Location
Aquarium of the Bay
Embarcadero & Beach St, Pier 39
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Michelle_h
Sep 28, 2025
Loved the jellyfish and... - Loved the jellyfish and tunnels of fish and sharks. Really fun and interactive. Enjoyed our time so much
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Juan
Aug 17, 2025
Excellent - Excellent I really liked it. Very easy to use without any problems You have several entertainment options
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Eva_m
Aug 3, 2025
Great family fun - Parking close to the aquarium can be very expensive, but walking around the warf was convenient and a great experience.
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161shanev
Jul 11, 2025
Memories - Was a great trip. My kids had a blast got to do way more stuff then we even planned. The only thing that sucked is that the dog covered the golden gate bridge
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Lida_o
Jun 27, 2025
Fantastic, engaging activity for the family!! - I really liked the docents. So friendly and helpful…all of them. The young man with the shells even shared his stool so I did not need to hold my toddler to the counter. The exhibit was nice too!
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Amy_t
Jun 21, 2025
SF Aquarium - Great fun and educational! The adults enjoyed it too! Would go back! The kids loved the sharks Highly recommend
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Morrigan716
Aug 5, 2025
Okay - My husband loves aquariums and was really looking forward to this one. It was a little bit disappointing. The fish and animals we saw were nice, but the place was very small and unremarkable. We did like the employees with demos, answering questions, etc.
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Tarah_k
Sep 3, 2025
Wish there were far more otters and sharks - My kids, myself and my mother were super excited to see lots of otters and bigger/more sharks, but there was very few. We also thought it was a lot bigger but this aquarium is pretty small. We loved all the creatures but really were hoping for more of them. The tunnels were cool! It says it takes 3-4 hrs to complete but we were only there for 1 1/2 and that includes the gift shop as well. This was my very first time at an Aquarium. I do love that it's on the pier with all the shops/ restaurants
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Diane
Aug 26, 2025
Not great - Wry small and not worth the money. Otters were the cutest thing there. Suggestion —go to California science museum in Golden Gate Park -fabulous aquarium among lots of other exhibits!! Way more bang for your buck!!!
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Tracyka6462ui
Jul 19, 2025
Disappointed - Sadly this was a waste of time and money. It is not run very well. Small aquarium and just a few animals and sea life to see. People are left waiting for an elevator ride and we wait like cattle to get through the small tunnels. It’s pretty dated.
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From $28
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).