Aquarium of the Bay

Jellyfish, Aquarium of the Bay

The Aquarium of the Bay is a nature center where you can admire the San Francisco Bay marine animals from up close.

After learning some information about the ecosystems that make up the bay you can walk through two glass tunnels while surrounded by more than 20,000 marine animals, including sharks, rays, giant octopuses and hundreds of starfish.

Something special

At the end of the visit there is a more educational area, where you have the opportunity to touch sharks, rays and other animals from the bay.

A classic

The Aquarium of the Bay is located in a privileged location in the Fisherman's Wharf and is a great visit especially for families with children, although when compared with the California Academy of Sciences, this aquarium is a little small and old-fashioned.

One advantage of this aquarium is that the staff is ready to teach you about the aquarium and most of them speak other languages.

Location

Next to Pier 39 at The Embarcadero and Beach Street.

When to visit

Summer
Every day: 9am to 8pm.
September 7 - October 31; March 1-May 28
Monday - Thursday: 10am to 7pm.
Friday - Sunday: 10am to 8pm.
November 1
Monday-Thursday: 10am to 6pm.
Friday-Sun: 10am to 7pm.

Fares

Adults: $18.
Children (3-11): $10.
Seniors (65+): $10.
Family Rate (2 adults and 2 children ages 3-11): $50.

Transport

Cable Car: Powell-Mason line.
Streetcar: Line F.

Map

Hotels nearby

The Wharf Inn
(a 434 m )
Best Western PLUS Tuscan Inn
(a 498 m )
Sheraton Fisherman's Wharf
(a 463 m )
Radisson Hotel Fisherman's Wharf
(a 364 m )