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Aquarium of the Bay General Admission Ticket in San Francisco
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Aquarium of the Bay General Admission Ticket in San Francisco

by Aquarium of the Bay

2 hours
San Francisco
$25.88$28.75 on ViatorSave 10%/person
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Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
$51.75$57.50Save 10%
2 adults × $25.88
All taxes and fees included

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Overview

The Aquarium of the Bay is located on San Francisco’s Embarcadero, near Pier 39, Fisherman’s Wharf, and the Alcatraz ferry landing. This general admission ticket provides entry to the aquarium’s main exhibit areas, where visitors can explore at their own pace for about two hours. The aquarium houses over 20,000 animals living in 700,000 gallons of bay water, focusing on species from San Francisco Bay and nearby Pacific waters. The Discover the Bay exhibit features native wildlife such as orange garibaldi, green moray eels, and rockfish, along with information about local fish behaviors and the bay’s role as a breeding ground. The Under the Bay exhibit includes a 300-foot glass tunnel that allows visitors to walk through and observe jellyfish, a giant Pacific octopus, rays, sturgeon, and several shark species including sevengill, leopard, soupfin, and spiny dogfish. Admission does not include food, drinks, souvenir photos, or transportation. The aquarium is wheelchair and stroller accessible, open daily except Christmas Day, with current hours from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Children ages 3 and under enter free.

Highlights

Access to aquarium’s main exhibit areas
View over 20,000 marine animals in bay water tanks
Discover native San Francisco Bay species like garibaldi and rockfish
Walk through a 300-foot glass tunnel with sharks and rays
Self-guided visit lasting about two hours
Located on San Francisco’s Embarcadero near Pier 39

What's included

General admission to Aquarium of the Bay

What's not included

Food and drinks
Souvenir photos available for purchase
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

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Aquarium of the Bay

Aquarium of the Bay is located on the Embarcadero in San Francisco near Fisherman’s Wharf, Pier 39, and the Alcatraz ferry landing. With your general admission ticket, you can explore the aquarium’s main exhibit areas at your own pace. The aquarium holds more than 20,000 animals living in 700,000 gallons (2.6 million liters) of bay water. The Discover the Bay exhibit shows local species such as orange garibaldi, green moray eels, and rockfish, along with explanations of fish behavior and breeding in the bay. The Under the Bay exhibit features a 300-foot (90-meter) glass tunnel where visitors see jellyfish, a giant Pacific octopus, rays, sturgeon, and several local shark species including sevengill, leopard, soupfin, and spiny dogfish.

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–15 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Wheelchair accessible
Pushchair and stroller friendly
Service animals are welcome
Reachable by public transport
Wheelchair-accessible surfaces throughout
Suitable for all fitness levels
Children aged 3 and under enter free
The aquarium is wheelchair and stroller accessible
Open daily except Christmas Day
Operating hours are from 10am to 5pm
Total
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