Birch Aquarium

2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, California 92037 USA

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Opens Wed 9a

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“Perched on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean!”

Birch Aquarium at Scripps is the public exploration center for the world-renowned Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego. Perched on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the aquarium features more than 60 habitats of fishes and invertebrates from the cold waters of the Pacific Northwest to the tropical waters of Mexico and beyond. An oceanographic museum showcases research discoveries by Scripps scientists on climate, earth and ocean science and includes five dozen interactive elements.

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Jake V.

March 23, 2024

Very small and easy aquarium to navigate, when I think of what I would want in an aquarium, birch aquarium did a great job at fulfilling that. I would say what did it over the top was the jelly... Read more

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Holly L.

April 18, 2024

A cool aquarium for kids and adults to learn about marine life and their ecosystem. I know the tickets can be pricey for an aquarium of this size, but as an aquarist, I understand the effort and... Read more

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Calina N.

March 25, 2024

As a San Diego local I was looking for something to do on a rainy, gloomy day and decided to check out the Birch Aquarium. It overlooks La Jolla beach and is located right outside of UCSD. I am... Read more

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