Immerse Yourself in Aquatic Magic in the Heart of San Francisco!
The Aquarium of the Bay facility features 300 feet of crystal-clear acrylic tunnels that hold 700,000 gallons of meticulously maintained bay water, providing a home for approximately 20,000 marine animals, ranging from octopi to impressive seven-foot native seven-gill sharks. Visitors can immerse themselves in mesmerizing walls of jellyfish and even have the opportunity to touch bat rays, skates, and the captivating "splash zone" animals
Free Cancellation Fully refundable when canceled up to 24 hours prior to departure
Single Day Admission Duration of experience
Mobile & printed vouchers accepted
Experience
About 20,000 animals featured
“Beauties of the Bay”, San Francisco Bay’s most colorful animals
Swirling school of anchovies
River Otters
Giant Pacific Octopus
Bay babies
Sea Lion Center
Shark Tunnel
Admission to Aquarium of the Bay.
Any other services not specified.
Please visit https://www.aquariumofthebay.org/ for exact times.
The Aquarium of the Bay at PIER 39 facility proudly showcases 300 feet of crystal-clear acrylic tunnels containing 700,000 gallons of meticulously ... See more
The Aquarium of the Bay at PIER 39 facility proudly showcases 300 feet of crystal-clear acrylic tunnels containing 700,000 gallons of meticulously maintained bay water, providing habitat for approximately 20,000 animals, ranging from octopi to impressive eight-foot native seven-gill sharks. Visitors are treated to captivating displays of jellyfish and have the unique opportunity to interact with bat rays, skates, and the fascinating "splash zone" animals. Over its fifteen-year history, San Francisco's spectacular Aquarium of the Bay has welcomed over seven million guests, including more than 100,000 schoolchildren.
Your exploration of the Aquarium of the Bay begins in "Discover the Bay," where you'll encounter the distinctive ecosystems that support a wide variety of marine life. Through eight exhibits featuring over a thousand aquatic animals, you'll gain insights into the creatures that call the Bay their home.
Exhibit highlights include:
“Beauties of the Bay”: visit San Francisco Bay’s most colorful animals, including the bright orange Garibaldi (the California State Marine Fish), green Moray Eels, and rockfish of varying colors, in the first exhibit on the right.
River Otters
Swirling school of anchovies – did you know that lateral lines on anchovies’ bodies serve as sensory organs? This enables the animals to sense where the school is moving, to help them stick together and avoid predators.
“Bay Babies” from newly hatched Skates to juvenile perch and other fishes, explore underwater newborns. San Francisco Bay is a nursery ground for many fish species.
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Restrictions
In order to cancel the booking with no penalties you must contact us at least 24 hours in advance.
Hotel Pickup
To get access to the attraction, contact [email protected] 48 hours prior to your visit, to receive your e-voucher
Highlights
About 20,000 animals featured
“Beauties of the Bay”, San Francisco Bay’s most colorful animals
Swirling school of anchovies
River Otters
Giant Pacific Octopus
Bay babies
Sea Lion Center
Shark Tunnel
Includes
Admission to Aquarium of the Bay.
Excludes
Any other services not specified.
Essential Information
Please visit https://www.aquariumofthebay.org/ for exact times.
Restrictions
In order to cancel the booking with no penalties you must contact us at least 24 hours in advance.
Hotel Pickup
To get access to the attraction, contact [email protected] 48 hours prior to your visit, to receive your e-voucher
Itinerary
The Aquarium of the Bay at PIER 39 facility proudly showcases 300 feet of crystal-clear acrylic tunnels containing 700,000 gallons of meticulously maintained bay water, providing habitat for approximately 20,000 animals, ranging from octopi to impressive eight-foot native seven-gill sharks. Visitors are treated to captivating displays of jellyfish and have the unique opportunity to interact with bat rays, skates, and the fascinating "splash zone" animals. Over its fifteen-year history, San ... See more
The Aquarium of the Bay at PIER 39 facility proudly showcases 300 feet of crystal-clear acrylic tunnels containing 700,000 gallons of meticulously maintained bay water, providing habitat for approximately 20,000 animals, ranging from octopi to impressive eight-foot native seven-gill sharks. Visitors are treated to captivating displays of jellyfish and have the unique opportunity to interact with bat rays, skates, and the fascinating "splash zone" animals. Over its fifteen-year history, San Francisco's spectacular Aquarium of the Bay has welcomed over seven million guests, including more than 100,000 schoolchildren.
Your exploration of the Aquarium of the Bay begins in "Discover the Bay," where you'll encounter the distinctive ecosystems that support a wide variety of marine life. Through eight exhibits featuring over a thousand aquatic animals, you'll gain insights into the creatures that call the Bay their home.
Exhibit highlights include:
“Beauties of the Bay”: visit San Francisco Bay’s most colorful animals, including the bright orange Garibaldi (the California State Marine Fish), green Moray Eels, and rockfish of varying colors, in the first exhibit on the right.
River Otters
Swirling school of anchovies – did you know that lateral lines on anchovies’ bodies serve as sensory organs? This enables the animals to sense where the school is moving, to help them stick together and avoid predators.
“Bay Babies” from newly hatched Skates to juvenile perch and other fishes, explore underwater newborns. San Francisco Bay is a nursery ground for many fish species.
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Jun 26 2019
I originally booked the Grand City Tour. However, the tour was overbooked by 1 person and I volunteered to get off and go on another tour. Gray Line put me on the City & Sausalito tour instead, gave me a free pass for the Sausalito ferry, gave me $20 back, and offered to buy me a cup of coffee from the cafe next door while waiting. When the next tour was ready one of the employees walked me over and let me on the bus first. I was very pleased with how I was treated.Douglas was the tour guide and he was simply awesome. He looked and sounded a bit like Bill Murray and was just as funny. He was incredibly knowledgeable of the city and its history. We followed him to Fish And Chips for lunch in Sausalito and it was good. I liked him enough I gave him the $20 as a tip for the tour.I rode the ferry back to Fisherman's Wharf. The views leaving Sausalito, passing the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz, and returning to the city were beautiful. I was never able to take the Grand City Tour but I thoroughly enjoyed the City & Sausalito tour and would highly recommend it to others. If you're lucky enough to have Doug as your guide then enjoy the ride.
Mr Shaun Christensen
Jan 7 2019
Making the online booking was ok. However they don't offer the 20% discount to Bay Area residents though.