Birch Aquarium at Scripps

FREE admission to Birch Aquarium with the Go San Diego Card

Description

Discover a stunning variety of Pacific marine life in more than 60 habitats along with an unforgettable ocean view. Enter the world of sharks, seahorses, living coral reefs, and more and dive into oceanographic exhibitions that showcase the mysteries of ocean, air, and life through interactive displays and multimedia. Touch tidepool creatures in living tidepools on a plaza overlooking La Jolla and the Pacific Ocean.

Birch Aquarium is the public exploration center for world-renowned Scripps Institution of Oceanography. For more than a century the aquarium-museum has delighted San Diego's residents and visitors with the wonders of the ocean. Enjoy delicious sandwich and salad creations, beverages and snacks at Splash Cafe. Choose from a unique selection of marine-themed clothing, souvenirs and books in the book and gift shop.

Enjoy some of Birch Aquarium’s Special Exhibits which include:

• Feeling the Heat: The Climate Challenge
• There’s Something About Seahorses
• Wonders of Water
• Coral Displays
• Hall of Fishes
• Tide-Pool Display

Each of the Birch Aquarium’s Exhibits provides children with a different learning experience that they will remember through discovering the majesty of the oceanic world.

So grab your Go San Diego Card and enjoy one of the best deals on Birch Aquarium today!

Price:

Cost with the card: free

Cost without the card:
Adult (13+): $12.00
Child (3-12): $8.50

Hours:

Daily, 9:00 am-5:00 pm

Closed:

Thanksgiving Day, Chirstmas Day, New Year's Day. All holiday hours are subject to change without notice.

Driving:

I-5 to La Jolla Village Drive exit, head west. La Jolla Village Drive becomes North Torrey Pines Road (approx. 1 mile). Turn left on Expedition Way. Parking is to your left, at the bottom of the hill. Three hour parking is included with admission.

Public Transportation:

By Bus: Bus #34 to Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Get off at Downwind Way and La Jolla Shores. Walk up Downwind Way to aquarium.

Please read: important instructions on how to use your card.

Redemption Instructions:

Included general admission with the Go San Diego Card.

The Go City Card is accepted until 5:30pm unless otherwise noted; during all other times standard admission will apply.