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Aquarium of the Bay

The Embarcadero at Beach St., Pier 39, San Francisco, CA 94133
415 623 5300
Ranked #93 of 347 attractions in San Francisco
3.5 of 5 stars 158 Reviews
Type: Aquariums
Activities: Group tours/walking tour, Walking
Description: Visitors view two large saltwater tanks that are filled with the many types of marine wildlife found in San Francisco Bay.
Useful Information: Activities for older children
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Denver, Colorado
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

This is a small aquarium, especially for the list price. If you have a City Pass, it is worth the time to go in if you have kids. It shows the life in the Bay well, but that is all they have. The touching stations are nice and the kids enjoyed the star fish and rays. The Aquarium and the... More

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Hayward, California
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

This is a great place to see the beauties of beyond the surface, jelly fish are so serene and peaceful, sharks can be also, however, whether you go alone or with your family, you'll enjoy the trip, great pricing, convenient location More

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Dublin, California
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

A beautiful aquarium with very nice large exhibits showing the fish etc of the San Francisco Bay (not as big as Steinhart's). Two large tube aquariums that you walk thru or stand on a people mover - very impressive - I went thru twice and could have stayed longer. Very good signs - pictures with descriptions. A well informed staff... More

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Tucson, Arizona
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

Interesting for under an hour. Fun, pretty but overpriced for what it is. More

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Barcelona, Spain
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25 reviews 25 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

A really fun way to spend the day! Amazing collection of fish, jellyfish...you name it! More

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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012

For the cost I expected a lot more to see - there is not actually a lot here. More

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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012

The aquarium itself is pretty small. Not really sure if you get the bang for your buck. We went because it came with the Citypass, but I probably wouldn't pay the $17 for the adult ticket. May be good if you have younger children (10 yrs or less?). There is a tunnel aquarium and two small spots you can pet... More

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ks
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40 reviews 40 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012

As aquariums go, this one is small and average. The gift shop seemed larger than the exhibits. More

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Redding, California, United States
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012

we had a great time in the Aquarium and the the fish was just breath taking ...seeing the sharks , starfish, eel, jelly fish, giant bass , stripers and many more , it was just ...WOW!!!!!!!!......please if you do planon coming down to the bay area make sure to have time and visit the aquarium of the bay you wont... More

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Modesto, California, United States
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012

For what you pay to enter the place, you'd think there was a whole lot more going on! It was not a great experience at all. More

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