(888) 732-3483
Pier 39
San Francisco,
CA
94133
37.8081
-122.4091
Neighborhoods: Northeast, Fisherman's Wharf (North Waterfront), Fisherman's Wharf
What People Are Saying About Aquarium of the Bay
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Background – This underwater playground allows tourists and shoppers of Fisherman's Wharf to come face-to-face with the indigenous marine life of San Francisco Bay and beyond. While it may not enjoy the reputation of its famous Monterey counterpart, Aquarium of the Bay's 700,000-gallon main tank hosts a wide variety of sea creatures including leopard sharks, bat rays and a giant Pacific octopus. Children will particularly enjoy the Touch the Bay exhibit, where they can put their hands on some of the above mentioned creatures. – – The Experience – The star…
08/14/06
Not worth standalone visit-o.k. if you have a "Citypass" booklet
by solarstorm
Some cool displays, but very small, don't waste your time making this a day trip.If you have a Citypass, and are already at Pier 39 or wharf area, check it out, for a little break. It was quite busy inside, but nice if you don't pay full price. Good for kids if you have them, and you get to pet some animals (sea stars, sea urchins, leopard sharks, etc).
- Pros: Petting animals
- Cons: Only good if part of Citypass, otherwise too expensive, tourist trap
02/18/03
Excellent attraction
by Suzanne_Gilbert012
We visited the aquarium whilst on a coach tour of the Western states in October 2001. Travelling from Britain we were disappointed when it rained on our free day in San Francisco, but our disappointment didn't last long once we entered this fabulous attraction. The sea life is amazing, well shown and the staff are friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. It's fantastic walking through the underwater tunnel seeing sharks and rays swimming around you, there is relaxing music and afterwards you can touch some of the sealife. I hope I get a chance to go back.
- Pros: Relaxing, Fascinating, varied
- Cons: none
11/10/02
Cool fish
by gub
It's a rather small aquarium but what they have is very very cool. The two tunnel tanks are amazing -- you see some small and midsized sharks, schools of sardines, and the plexiglass is so clear and clean that you really feel you're in the water with them. The touch tanks are a big plus. I was grinning from start to finish. There is a lot of staff and they are very friendly and professional. Upkeep is good. It's a little expensive for the admission price, but I hear they are not making money and considering everything that went into the place it's a decent value.
- Pros: beautiful fish, friendly staff, views of bay
- Cons: cost, touristy surroundings
The Details on Aquarium of the Bay
Lunch Time:
Visit the aquarium during feeding time to see the most action. The animals in the main tank (including the sharks) are generally fed at 3pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.
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