I went to this aquarium after finishing the long beach marathon since they gave us free tickets!! it was really fun ( even though I was a senior in college!) Seems like a great place for families and children, but its really interesting for almost anyone! more

I've seen so many comments about the Aquarium that state it's boring and crowded. As a member for many years, I think smart travelers will find that neither of these things are true, if you plan ahead and really enjoy marine life. It's a So Cal tourist attraction, holidays and weekends are busy, come at opening. Or, to avoid the... more

Just visit this aquarium over the weekend, and I tell you it suck!! If you've never been to Monterey Bay Aquarium, go there instead. I quarantee your money will be worth it. Aquarium of the Pacific has nothing to offer; what a waste of $$$. There were 7 of us, and yes it was a waste of money and our... more

Despite living in San Diego, my family and friends are always tempted to buy a membership to the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach. It is far superior to the little Scripps Aquarium in La Jolla. You can pet the baby sharks, watch the sea otters being fed and see an array of magnificently done large tanks. They have... more

It was a nice place to visit until all the school children showed up. I know I shouldn't complain about kids and having fun, but when they go into the aquarium and push my nephew out of the way because he is not apart of the group, it gets a bit old. Lots to do including petting stingrays and sharks.... more

In summary, this is a nice half-day'ish outing for the whole family. It seems to be extremely popular with families with young children so be prepared to deal with a lot of kids underfoot, strollers, and the like. This was our first visit to an aquarium so we really didn't know what to expect. We have been to SeaWorld and... more

We were pleasantly surprised by the extensive collection and loads of activities for the kids. It is a wonderful educational outing for the day. I think they need to market it more thoroughly. They could draw a whole lot more from the Orange County and Los Angeles markets. more

I was not impressed with this aquarium at all, the crowds were out of control. It was difficult to see the fish because of the unruly crowds and kids running every where. The fish were not very impressive. Most were fish you can see at one of those aquariums you see in a chinese restaurant. Save your money. more

We had a great time . Great for small kids! Go early beat the crowds more