Aquarium of the Bay

The aquarium is a fantastic spot for families and friends looking for a fun and engaging experience on the pier. The exhibits are well-designed, and there’s plenty to see and learn. One of the highlights was watching the otters—they were full of energy, interacting with visitors, and even showing off their impressive tree-climbing skills, which was something I didn’t know they could do! The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, making the visit both entertaining and educational. Whether you're a marine life enthusiast or just looking for a unique outing, this aquarium is definitely worth a visit.

Took our 2- and 6-year-old to Aquarium of the Bay and they had a blast! The jellyfish were mesmerizing, and the interactive tanks where kids can duck under or touch sea creatures were a big hit. Lots of great photo opportunities and hands-on exhibits. The volunteers were friendly and did a great job explaining the animals in a way our kids could understand. Perfect family stop along the waterfront. Definitely a bit more on the expensive side, so plan in advance for parking and you can often find deals with city pass packages.

It's a small aquarium with not so many individual enclosures/aquariums. The main attraction is a big tunnel under the water where there are a lot of different fish, including sharks. They also have 2 funny and playful otters just before the exit. The gift shop is pretty small and in my opinion the prices are a little exaggerated(10-12$ for a magnet). The entry ticket was on a discout and was 25$ and for this money I really think it's worth it.

I’ve been in a few Aquariums, this was the worst! I’m sure the cost of maintaining an aquarium should be outrageous, but you can’t charge $30 per person and be so small! It can take you as little as 15 min to walk through it and there is now way you can take longer than an hour. It’s neat… that’s all I can say. The experience is simply too short and compared to other Aquariums… it leaves wanting more… a lot more!

Compared to other aquariums I've been to, it's relatively small, however, it is nice and educational. Good place to go to to help fill your day.