Cabrillo Marine Aquarium - San Pedro Zoos and Aquarium

Descriptions from Across the Web

• Cabrillo Marine Aquarium focuses on the marine life of Southern California. ... more on Museum Stuff
• Although recently upstaged by the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, this collection of sea creatures is still impressive, ... more on yahoo_local
• The Cabrillo Marine Aquarium is an educational, recreational, and research facility devoted to encouraging active public participation to promote knowledge and conservation of the marine life of southern California. It's also an out and out good time, with a little learning thrown in for good measure.You won't find huge and awesome tanks here - no gigantic whales, or dolphin shows, or the like - but this is a perfect spot for smaller kids to explore the fragile ecosystems of tidepools, mudflats, and the deep wide ocean.In fact, the real beauty of Cabrillo is the way it gets everyone, kids and adults alike, involved. Entering the inside portion of the facility, you'll find areas dedicated ... more on gocitykids.com
• What sets Cabrillo Marine Aquarium apart from other ... more on discoverlosangeles.com
• As a leader in environmental education, aquaculture research and community outreach, Cabrillo Marine Aquarium in San Pedro is part of the City of Los Angeles Recreation and Parks Department and has offered hands-on marine learning experiences for children and adults since it was founded in 1935. Located in a spectacular natural setting, just steps ... more on Association of Zoos and Aquariums

Directions

Cabrillo Beach parking is free on weekdays, Nov 1-Feb 28; $7/car on weekends and Mar 1-Oct 31; $9 for boat trailers and buses; Motorcycles $5.50. Parking is free in the lot at 22nd St and Miner, near the terminus of the Port of Los Angeles' Red Car Line;

Hours

Tu-F Noon-5pm

Miscellaneous

• Admission: Free admission, suggested donation of $5 adults and $1 children and seniors -- Closed Mondays, Open Tuesday through Friday from 12-5 and on weekends from 10-5.

Other Web Resources

• www.cabrilloaq.org
• http://www.visitlanow.com
• http://www.discoverlosangeles.com