Aquarium Of The Pacific
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Local E.
on Judys Book Oct 28, 2011Explore the aquatic life in the waters of Southern California, Baja, Northern Pacific and the Tropical Pacific. Highlights include the Shark Lagoon which features more than 150 sharks you can not only see but touch... (more)
Aleasha C
on Yahoo May 17, 2009The Zebra Sharks were in an unsuitable habitat. The Blacktip Reef Sharks were kept in an enclosure that was too small. The Pufferfish exhibit was poorly designed. The Harbor Seal exhibit was unsafe and Sea Lion... (more)
OceanGirl
on Citysearch May 03, 2009This is one of the best Aquariums in Southern California. They have beautiful exhibits, friendly staff and an incredible shark lagoon. It is fun for all ages. This is a great way to get up close and personal with some... (more)
hppygrl2002
on Citysearch Mar 22, 2009This is a great place to take the kids and/or family. There's such a variety of different species of all kind of water mammals and aquatic life. They have great tours you can take, and lots of videos available as well.... (more)
Natalie3207
on Citysearch Oct 07, 2008This is a great attraction for little kids. My 18 month old was amazed by the fish and all the sea life. A little bit pricey and nothing close to the Monterey Aquarium but not a bad substitute if you can't get there.This is... (more)
Jonmac
on Yahoo Sep 16, 2008My wife and I visited this Aquarium in July, and we had a wonderful time. Clean, bright, reasonably priced, with a ton of interactive opportunities. Touching a shark is not something someone gets to do every day. If... (more)
Taz
on Yahoo Sep 16, 2008We took our son there, who loved it. Especially the whole "petting the sharks" thing. And a great thing about this place is it's proximity to Famous Dave's BBQ. (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jul 29, 2008My Son And I Had A Blast Very Awesome Workers U Have Here I Will Be Back I ThinK The Facilty Is Real Clean And My Son Had A Good Time Pettin All The Sharks And Reptiles Thanks For The Life Long Experience... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jul 23, 2008There are 12,500 animals at the Long Beach Aquarium. The shark lagoon and petting zoo is awsome. The many exhibits, what more can you do for an entire fun filled day and spend time with the family.... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jul 23, 2008If I didn't win free tickets. I would never paid for it. I guess you have kids they would love it. We were only there for couple hours. Its cool you can feed the stingrays. (more)
mimidk
on Citysearch Jul 21, 2008Yes it is a little pricey.....BUT.....It is a nonprofit facility. There are a lot of volunteers that work there also EVERYONE that works there seem to be happy to be there, and well informed. Even the people that work... (more)
Proud Dad
on Yahoo May 30, 2008It's so much fun there. I have passes for the family and my two daughters just love the place. Keep up the great work. (more)
Julia
on Yahoo Apr 17, 2008I love that place! While I was growing up, my dad bought us annual passes and i grew up loving that place, and i still do! It's a great palce to have fun and you can just smell the ocean breeze! You also play with fun little... (more)
Traveler
on Yahoo Mar 20, 2008This is the best one we have been to. Very big, the price isn't too bad (you get to see alot for the money) All around, a good deal. I will be returning someday!! (more)
ME
on Yahoo Jan 26, 2008IT'S A FUN PLACE FOR THE KIDS. THEY WILL HAVE HANDS ON SOME OF THE SEA LIFE CREATURS, TWO STORY AQUARIUM, INDOOR EATING. LOVE THE PAROTS. (more)
C K.
on Judys Book Dec 18, 2007I was not impressed by this aquarium. The exhibits were nice and informative and fish well taken care of. I was glad I didn't pay the full admission price. I expected a full aquarium like I had seen when I lived in Boston.... (more)
MJ
on Yahoo Dec 03, 2007it's a fun place for the kids, they will see a live show, many different sea creatures. Hands on sting ray... (more)
syssa9
on Yahoo Nov 02, 2007I love Long Beach Aquarium I went I was in 4th grade! IT WAS AWESOME! You get to see almost everything! (more)
porkjello
on Citysearch Nov 01, 2007Let me qualify the title of my review by saying that this is great aquarium and not some over done theme park called Sea World. You won't get a big dolphin shows or a shamu show because the AoP does not make their animals... (more)
netter1
on Citysearch Oct 30, 2007This aquarium is aptly named. All of the displays and interactive activities are based on sea life within the Pacific ocean. From the coastal tide pools of California to the reefs of the tropical Pacific islands, you... (more)
Roger
on Yahoo Oct 04, 2007We visited a year ago. Have visited aquariums in OR & WA. This aquarium was excellent. We took our Grandaughter & spent over 3 hours in the aquarium and am sure we only saw 1/3 of the species. It was fun, informative and... (more)
Sleep
on Yahoo Oct 04, 2007I visited this aquarium in august, I didn't think it was THAT good. Some of the featured items like the shark pool were actually not that big and the viewing areas very limited. On the plus side seeing and hearing divers... (more)
cavenoot
on Yahoo Sep 14, 2007I don't know why people complain so much about this aquarium. This is a well made aquarium with a good layout. It has a walk-through which takes you to the different region of the Pacific. That is why it is called "The... (more)
J J
on Yahoo Sep 07, 2007I Love aquaruims but this one was pathetic. it's small, badly laid out, and crowded. The staff only know what they were scripetd to know (more)
d
on Yahoo Aug 31, 2007The Aquarium of the Pacific is an amazing place. The staff is great both the paid staff and the many many volunteers were helpful and well informed. I can not say enough good things about the experiance. The different... (more)
Troy D
on Yahoo Aug 31, 2007With the name "Aquarium of the Pacific" one would think it would be huge. However once you pay the large fee to enter you'll be shocked at how small it is. The reef tanks are almost as nice as a upscale seafood resturant.... (more)
theprimespotcom
on Citysearch Jul 09, 2007I love the jellyfish the best but in addition to the sealife, the Aquarium offers special events as well.... Concerts, the Abilities Expo, my favorite special event was a Hawaiian event, I think it was E Hula Mau. I... (more)
natty1077
on Citysearch Mar 20, 2007This is a great way to enjoy nature with the family, and see the sea! Some very beautiful exhibits and it's really cool when the divers are inside of the tank with the mics talking to the people in the crowd! The staff was... (more)
Dorid Lovely
on Yahoo Nov 11, 2006Pricey, but can be fun.: I've been really hard on the AofP, but it IS a really BIG aquarium with a LOT of interesting things. Now the changing displays (like the current Dazzling and Dangerous) are often pretty lame... (more)
Kim Cooper
on Citysearch Oct 04, 2006<b>The Background</b><br>Fish fans are in luck--this ambitious Long Beach attraction is the next best thing to scuba diving. Opened in 1998, the Aquarium of the Pacific offers re-creations of three distinct... (more)
febsky
on Citysearch Aug 22, 2006The first time I went to this place was because of a school project. I love the fact that they have interactive pools where visitors could touch sharks, sting rays, sea anemone, and other animals. It's a great way to... (more)
a Yahoo! Local User
on Yahoo Jul 14, 2006kid's will enjoy the live fish.: I like it, my kid's love it they got to see the sting rays and touch them. they have stores to buy them animals just like the live ones cool. (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jul 12, 2006The Long Beach Aquarium is just the right size to go on a day trip with small kids. The staff are wonderful and the presentations are fun and informative. If you are ever in the Long Beach area, I highly recommend taking... (more)
lee
on Yahoo Jul 01, 2006hour of operation: the hour of operation is terrible, please consider staying open longer, maybe til 10 pm.. (more)
a Yahoo! Local User
on Yahoo May 26, 2006awesome: awesome so many cool sea creatures!!!i definately recomend this to anyone!! (more)
Nick G.
on Judys Book Mar 25, 2006The Aquarium of the Pacific is the largest aquarium on the west coast. In fact, it almost feels too large. It feels like you are walking for an eternity to get through this aquarium. The great thing is that they have lots... (more)
Jay R.
on Judys Book Mar 18, 2006If you can't afford to take your family to a theme park, then you probably can afford to take them to this amazing home of fish and other sea wildlife. Regular price cost are about $20 an adult and $12 for children, and if... (more)
Edward K.
on Judys Book Mar 01, 2006The Aquarium of the Pacific is a pretty nice aquarium, though it is much smaller than the big ones in places like Boston, Baltimore and San Jose. If you are used to those and come in expecting that, you'll be... (more)
C.L. S.
on Judys Book Feb 28, 2006I just took my kids here and they loved it. What an incredible place! Tons of sealife...things I had never seen or heard of, so it was fun for me too. They have a part where you can touch some sea creatures, which is great.... (more)
Tarous J.
on Judys Book Jan 30, 2006I went there to see marine animals such as cucumbers, jellyfish, regular fish, as well as sea lions. I saw all of those things and more. I particularly enjoyed the lorikeet terrarium. That is a place where you can buy... (more)
a Yahoo! Local User
on Yahoo Jan 13, 2006Awesome experience: So many kinds of marine creatures. I loved it. It's totally worth the price. (more)
lilchika621@...
on Yahoo Jan 09, 2006Nice Place: It was really cool i got to do a comercial there. The staff was really nice, and i would love to go again (more)
Amy L.
on Judys Book Dec 22, 2005Although it is not quite as magnificent as the Monterey Aquarium the Long Beach Aquarium isn't far behind. Plan on spending the better part of a day there checking out the exhibits. There are fish tanks that represent... (more)
fader93
on Yahoo Dec 08, 2005Best aquarium I've been to: The animals were amazing, we actually go to touch sharks, and the service is the best I've experienced at any place. (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Nov 15, 2005What a wonderful place! Took my son there on a trip to California and he absolutely loved it. (He was about 3 at the time). There were so many wonderful, large displays/exhibits, to walk through, featuring all... (more)
Becky Z.
on Judys Book Nov 13, 2005I love this aquarium and cannot imagine going to another aquarium which would be as nice as this one. Being in Southern California, there are a number of places to visit besides Disneyland and Universal Studios, and... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Nov 10, 2005Aquarium of the Pacific is a more comprehensive aquarium than the tiny Santa Monica Pier Aquarium. This is where you should go if you want to see real full-fledged aquarium. Admission is more expensive though,... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Nov 07, 2005The Long Beach Aquarium is a must for all of Southern Cali people. The place can get pretty crowded with children during weekend afternoons but its worth it. There are lots of aquatic life forms to look at and... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Nov 06, 2005The Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific is one of the most beautiful places that a person can take his/her family to. There are plenty of very interesting activites for the whole family including touch zones where kids... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Nov 01, 2005The first thing I notice about the Aqauarium of the Pacific is how beautiful the architecture is. The aquarium is small and lovely. The Lorakeet forest is my sons favorite place to visit!... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Oct 31, 2005Took my friend here as an alternative to Sea World San Diego and the decision was too good! The jellyfish exhibits were just spectacular and so were the shark displays. We actually touched sting rays and flat sharks... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Oct 18, 2005a fun and adventurous place to go for all ages! cool fish, sharks and other sea creatures in gorgeous displays! their souvenier shop has some really cool stuff to, but is kinda expensive!... (more)
JanR
on Yahoo Oct 03, 2005Fun and educational: The Aquarium of the Pacific just keeps getting better and better.! Every time I go there they've added something new. It's a great family day out, not too expensive, and there are exhibits geared... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Sep 30, 2005Aquarium of the Pacific got to be the most beautiful place to go at night. My high school prom was held here and it was a beautiful one. I had a great time enjoying all the species of fish they have in here. The most... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Sep 27, 2005Great aquarium and surrounding area. The dock outside is a nice place to walk around and can even sit and enjoy the atmosphere at the nearby grassy areas. The aquarium itself is extremely nice; well set up, plenty of... (more)
Lori W.
on Judys Book Sep 27, 2005The Long Beach Aquarium of the pacific is a wonderful place to take a family or to go on a date or alone for that matter. It's about $20 a ticket for adults but they also have a lot of different discounts offered throughout... (more)
Calista S.
on Judys Book Sep 25, 2005Aquarium of the Pacific is by far my favorite aquarium to go to within the surrounding Los Angeles vicinities. It is a wonderful museum and I like to take my daughter there whenever I get the chance. They have many... (more)
Issa S.
on Judys Book Sep 24, 2005The Aquarium of the Pacific is a wonderful place to visit. I have been going there since I was a kid and have even gone there on school field trips too. They have a lot of sea exhibitions and they are really awesome. I... (more)
S. N.
on Judys Book Sep 20, 2005In my opinion, the Monterey Bay Aquarium in Monterey, CA is the absolute best aquarium. The Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific comes in a close second. It's a bit pricey ($19 plus parking) but the aquarium is quite big,... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Sep 15, 2005The Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach is a great local aquarium and is located right by the ocean. The size of the aquarium is a little small and the variety of animals are mediocre. Most the animals consist of small... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Sep 14, 2005The Aquarium of the Pacific is worth a visit. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because, in my mind, nothing can top the Monterey Bay Aquarium. However, Long Beach's aquarium comes close. It is pricy ($19 plus... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Sep 12, 2005Aquarium of the Pacific is located in a beautiful building overlooking the ocean. I just love the design of the building with the wavy roofs which just reminds me of the ocean waves. The aquarium has really wonderful... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Sep 01, 2005The aquarium is great! The environment represents each of the various ecosystems of the pacific ocean. There has been recently a special exhibit about whales and other sea mammals. There are great opportunities... (more)
Frank H.
on Judys Book Aug 21, 2005The Aquarium of the Pacific is a nice aquarium where you can view many different kinds of fish and also touch some of them like stingrays. The ones you can touch are harmless. You can also talk to real live scooba divers... (more)
steve m.
on Judys Book Aug 21, 2005This place is simply awesome. Every weird little sea creature that you could think of is here. Weird looking jellyfish, cut sea horses. morray eels, and even sharks. There is a large area that inside on 2 different... (more)
Mike S.
on Judys Book Aug 21, 2005My family and I have been to this a aquarium several times now and we still enjoy all the sea exhibits that they have. The building is really beautiful. They have really cool exhibits and even have this really huge... (more)
Yuchun M.
on Judys Book Aug 20, 2005This is a fun place to go to walk around for the day, but it's not that big of an aquarium. You can see most everything within a few hours. I was impressed by the jellyfish exhibit, the shark petting pools, and the gigantic... (more)
Timothy M.
on Judys Book Aug 19, 2005The best part of the long beach aquarium is the inside parts. It is very comfortable to be inside. In addition to this the fish are exotic looking and the people inside are calm and there are few screaming children. Kids... (more)
Lynn K.
on Judys Book Aug 19, 2005The Aquarium of the Pacific is a wonderful addition to Long Beach. I went when it first opened and again recently. I am very pleased to see how it has expanded and changed. I believe that the aquarium allows everyone who... (more)
Trish W.
on Judys Book Aug 18, 2005This aquarium is located in Long Beach right off of Ocean Blvd. It is a huge round building with paintings of whales all around it. It is a marvelous piece of artwork. Inside there is lots to see, many different species... (more)
David K.
on Judys Book Aug 17, 2005The Long Beach Aquarium is a must for all of Southern Cali people. The place can get pretty crowded with children during weekend afternoons but its worth it.There are lots of aquatic life forms to look at and different... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Aug 14, 2005I enjoy taking my niece to this aquarium of the pacific. It's very intersting as she is 6 years old. They have clean tanks, Great little creatures.Jelly fish, shark, other sea animals.... (more)
Mai K.
on Judys Book Aug 14, 2005The Long BEach Aquarium is a fun-filled adventure that kids enjoy and adults will also find very facinating. They have some exotic fish and gigantic exhibits of the ocean. It's probably one of the largest and nicest... (more)
Thomas W.
on Judys Book Aug 12, 2005If you like fish, then this is a place for you. The aquarium is a non-profit organization. There are plenty of fishes from different parts of the world, crabs, and jelly fishes. They also have a big octopus and some rare... (more)
Secret A.
on Judys Book Aug 12, 2005This has to be one of the best aquariums my family and I have visited in a very long time. The exhibits are detailed, the animals look happy, and there is plenty of interaction with the visitors. I have some great photos... (more)
Mark M.
on Judys Book Aug 10, 2005I love the Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific! I stumbled on this place on accident, and boy am I glad I did. The aquarium has had some tough times lately, but it should be checked out. If you're fascinated by undersea... (more)
Gwendolyn B.
on Judys Book Aug 10, 2005The exhibits are organized by the area of the earth the fish are found. There are amazing fish that I have never seen before. Most of the viewing areas are huge and easy to view. There is a Shark exhibit where you can pet... (more)
doris b.
on Judys Book Aug 06, 2005The Long Beach Aquarium is a wonderful one of a kind place to visit with your children. The fish exhibitsare outstanding and the programing is really unique. It's an entire day out......and filled with adventure.... (more)
Liza R.
on Judys Book Aug 04, 2005Aquarium of the Pacific is a very big place where you can find some of the most amazing fish in the world. There is a "pool" with different kinds of sharks and sting rays that you can touch. They have water shows with... (more)
kelly k.
on Judys Book Aug 01, 2005This one of the most beautiful aquariums I have ever visited. The displays of seal life are at perfect eye levels for both children and adults. They have such colorful fish both small and large. In the outdoor area, you... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jul 26, 2005I took my class of second and third graders to the Long Beach Aquarium on a field trip, and we had a great time. The kids couldn't get enough of all the fish and aquatic animals! They have a nice outdoor area where you can... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jul 26, 2005This is an amazing aquarium with plenty to do for the little kids as well as enjoyable for us adults. Prices are okay and there is a lot of parking. Plenty of educational opportunities and hands on fun for parents and... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jul 12, 2005I enjoy taking my daughter to this aquarium. It's spacious and pretty much eye level for the kids. They have wonderful exhibits such as a touching pool that allows the kids to pet sting rays and other fishes. The only... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jul 08, 2005When the aquarium first opened, it was quite a disappointment bc it was so small. However, they have since developed several more attractions, including a shark's cove and aviary. Prices are a bit steep at about $19... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jun 23, 2005The Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific is so much fun. The tanks are really clean and bright. They have an amazing selection of fish, jellyfish, and other ocean creatures. Check out the petting tanks and touch a shark,... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jun 16, 2005My high school Prom was hell here and all i can said was well worth the price. The aquariums contain plenty of fish. It a great place for a prom because of the color light refected from the tanks. I love my prom. THe best... (more)
a Yahoo! Local User
on Yahoo Jun 06, 2005Raevin Rangel: I liked this web page. However, it needs more decor...more fun (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jun 04, 2005This aquarium is pretty nice but it isn't a huge aquarium full of exotic fish. It is nice to see some of the animals there but I do think there are better aquariums. Great tours available... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch May 26, 2005Make sure you get a membership and visit this aquarium during special times. It's especially beautiful in the evenings. The petting area in the back is awesome. You can tough sharks, sting rays, and sea cucumbers.... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch May 19, 2005I recently visited Long Beach Aquarium Of The Pacific in Long Beach. My family and I had a great time and enjoyed every minute. It can certainly be pricey here but I personally think it's worth the money. Children can... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Apr 20, 2005I visited the Aquarium of the Pacific and I found it to be a very exciting place to be , a place to learn all about sea life , with its huge enclosures filled with water you are able to see all sorts of sea-life from tiny... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Apr 17, 2005This aquarium has many great exhibits and is laid out in a great way. They have the exhibits designed so that they are by coastal region or ocean region. They have lots of great ehibits including the shark and ray... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Apr 17, 2005I've only been once, but found it fascinating. The collection of sea life is overwhelming and highly educational. Definitely a great place to take children. I love the fact that there's the equivalent of a petting... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Apr 14, 2005conveniuently located close to the train station you can bring your kids here and enjoy this aquarium that will blow you away with the beautiful tanks filled with fishes (more than 10,000!) and the shark laggon.... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Apr 12, 2005this is a pretty large aquarium with tons of exhibits to look at. there's sting rays that you could touch, and a bird aviary, sharks, every fish you can think of, sea lions, puffins, the whole thing. you could spend the... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Apr 06, 2005The Aquarium of the Pacific is a great place to take your kids! This place is really cool and interesting. It can be pricey here but it's so worth it. I really enjoyed this place my self. This is a really nice place and I... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Mar 06, 2005The Long beach Aqaurium is totally cool if you're going for the first time. They have shark interactive exhibitions, and huge slats of underwater marine life. I have never seen or have known about so many species of... (more)
r_tanaka2
on Citysearch Oct 13, 2003This aquarium was great, though a bit pricey. I can say that as a tourist attraction, I felt we got our money's worth. From a variety of fish, mammals, and other sea creatures, there is much to learn. I was in awe of the... (more)
poptartsgurl
on Citysearch Aug 05, 2003The Aquarium is a great place to go with kids. Took my young cousins and they immensely enjoyed the jellyfish exhibit. (more)
trojan2000
on Citysearch Jul 15, 2003I loved checking out the aquarium! I was impressed by the jellyfish exhibit, the shark petting pools, and the gigantic sturgeon aquarium. This place has a little something for everyone and although it was $18.95 per... (more)
duckie
on Citysearch Oct 30, 2002I really enjoy this aquarium. I've been here twice, with young adults (11-15) and they also enjoyed it. It's no sea world, but it's a nice local spot to observe the oceanic world. The Jelly Fish exhibit was my favorite,... (more)
itsbob
on Citysearch Sep 14, 2002Had high hopes for the aquarium due largely to their PR campaign. Was surprised how dinky it was. Many of the displays are amazingly small, so small that only two people can look into them at a time. I'm sure this place... (more)
palmer_1116
on Citysearch Jun 30, 2002I took my parents to the aquarium while they were visiting me during the summer. My father is handicapped, and I was impressed with the accessiblity of the exhibits for handicapped people. It made our experience so... (more)
michwahl
on Citysearch Jun 13, 2002Great family experience. I took my mother, on Mothers Day and we went of the Behind the Scenes tour, it was fantastic. The Behind the Scenes was absolutely worth the extra cost. Really enjoyed feeding the fish.... (more)
Kazam
on Citysearch May 19, 2002This is a fun place to go to walk around for the day, but it's not that big of an aquarium. You can see most everything within a few hours. As most places, the food and gifts are overpriced, but the staff there is very well... (more)
MicheleMoss_Citysearch
on Citysearch May 19, 2002The displays are breathtaking. The variety of plant and animal life are stunning. The educational value is through the roof. Word of advice: Go on a weekday after 2pm. You can walk right up to any of the displays... (more)
JSchwartz_Citysearch
on Citysearch May 15, 2002The displays and showcases here are nothing less than stunning, especially the jellyfish displays. But the only problem is when it gets crowded, it's nearly impossible to wedge yourself in front of a display tank.... (more)
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I love the aquarium. It's a great place to take the kids.
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