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Aquarium of the Pacific (couple trip)

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How Couple-Friendly is Aquarium of the Pacific?

81%Couple-Friendly
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What makes it 81% Couple-Friendly: Couples can stroll large exhibits hand-in-hand and join 21+ Night Dive events, yet the space is busy with families so quiet moments can be limited.

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Reviews4.6/ 5
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Positives:

  • Date-friendly activities: Hand-feed lorikeets and explore exhibits side by side for a shared experience.
  • Weather-proof outing: Indoor galleries and the theater make it a great option rain or shine.

Challenges:

  • Crowd levels: Weekends can be crowded; lines form at popular touch pools and exhibits.
  • Advance booking needed: Special programs and Night Dive sell out; book encounters at least 2 days ahead.
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What is Aquarium of the Pacific?

  • Operates as a nonprofit marine science center and public aquarium on the Long Beach waterfront
  • Showcases thousands of marine animals across Pacific Ocean ecosystems, from frigid Northern Pacific kelp forests to vibrant tropical reefs
  • Features ecosystem-themed galleries, interactive touch tanks, a shark lagoon, a Magellanic penguin habitat, and the Pacific Visions wing with an immersive 180-degree theater

What is so special about Aquarium of the Pacific for couple trip?

  1. Explore diverse Pacific ecosystems together in the main galleries
  2. Feel rays and bamboo sharks at the Shark Lagoon touch pools
  3. Be immersed in a 180° multisensory film at Pacific Visions Theater
  4. Enhance your date with behind-the-scenes animal encounters
  5. Join after-hours Night Dive events with music and cocktails

Recommended visit duration: 3-4 hours

Why 3-4 hours visit duration is ideal for couple trip: Couples can explore main galleries, enjoy interactive exhibits, and catch the Pacific Visions film at a relaxed pace.

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Couple-Friendly Activities in Aquarium of the Pacific

Stroll California Galleries:

Walk through Southern, Northern, and Tropical Pacific exhibits to see otters, jellyfish, and coral reefs.

Tip: Start in the Tropical gallery and work backwards to avoid crowds.

Touch Shark Lagoon:

Gently stroke bamboo sharks and rays in shallow touch pools.

Tip: Visit around 12 PM when the weekend feeding talk begins.

Watch Pacific Visions Film:

Experience an 8-minute multisensory film on a 180° screen with floor projections.

Tip: Arrive 5 minutes early to grab front-center seats.

Book Animal Encounter:

Join a small group to feed penguins, sharks, or sea lions backstage.

Tip: Reserve at least 48 hours in advance to secure spots.

Attend Adults-Only Night Dive:

Enjoy after-hours DJ sets, cocktails, and exclusive gallery access.

Tip: Purchase tickets early online; events sell out fast.

How to Make the Most of Your Visit to Aquarium of the Pacific

  1. Skip-the-line: Buy general admission tickets online to bypass the ticket counter.
  2. Use the aquarium app: Download the visitor guide app to plan your route and check showtimes.
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Reviews of Aquarium of the Pacific

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Teresa Wan

Teresa Wan

Oct 2025

Spent around 3 to 4 hours to soak in all the highlights without feeling rushed or overwhelmed. Interactive experiences like the touch tanks and the Lorikeet Forest made the day memorable—actually getting to feed birds and feel sea creatures up close was hands-down awesome. The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming, and staff are always happy to chat and share fun facts about the animals

Jose Fonseca

Jose Fonseca

Oct 2025

A delightful experience for about the third of the face value of a ticket to Sea World. You have touch pools for sting rays, sharks, starfish, and even jelly fish. There's a sea lion show that's actually pretty good. Parking is only $8 with validation. If your kids are 'young' enough or you just want to see another aquarium, you can totally go here. Sea World is obviously bigger and has more stuff...

Amber Wilcox

Amber Wilcox

Sep 2025

We absolutely loved our visit to the Aquarium of the Pacific! We got the after-3 Groupon deal and honestly didn’t know what to expect, but the entire experience blew us away. The only downside? We wished we’d had more time! The after-3 option is a fantastic value, but there’s truly enough here to spend the whole day exploring. The facility itself is beautiful—bright, clean, and full of life. As f...

Gabriella Delgado

Gabriella Delgado

Sep 2025

Amazing beautiful aquarium, bring good shoes it's a lot of walking. I loved not just the beauty of the place but how welcoming it is to kids. My son loved the coloring, the lights and all the different touch tanks. 10/10 would come back again!

Ariana Hernandez

Ariana Hernandez

Aug 2025

The aquarium is beautiful and quite spacious, so you can expect to spend about 1–1.5 hours exploring, taking photos, and enjoying the exhibits featuring fish, turtles, seahorses, jellyfish, and frogs. They also host fun events throughout the year. There’s plenty of paid parking available—be sure to get your ticket validated at the aquarium to reduce the cost (or possibly make it free, I can’t reca...

When is the best time to visit Aquarium of the Pacific (Los Angeles, United States)?

Visit on weekdays during fall or winter months to skip peak weekend crowds. Summer weekends can get busy; plan accordingly.

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Typical Budget for a Couple (2 Adults)

ItemCost (Approx.)
General admission (2 adults)USD 89.9
Parking (approx.)USD 15
Total EstimatedUSD 104.9

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Address: 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802, USA

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About Aquarium of the Pacific

Opening Hours

Monday:9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday:9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday:9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday:9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday:9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday:9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday:9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Hours may vary during holidays, special events, and peak seasons. Please check the official website for the most up-to-date information.

Website

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Phone Number

+1 562-590-3100

Average price

US$ 41.35
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Average price

US$ 41.35
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