At San Francisco's Aquarium of the Bay, you will get to see, touch, discover, and learn about the fascinating marine life of the San Francisco Bay and its surrounding waters. Have you ever wondered what lies beneath the surface of the Bay? Walk through crystal clear tunnels filled with 20,000 aquatic animals, including sevengill sharks: the Bay's largest predators.
Entering the city from either the Golden Gate Bridge or the Bay Bridge, follow signs to Fisherman's Wharf and PIER 39. Parking is available at the PIER 39 parking garage one block away from the Aquarium.
Aquarium of the Bay does not validate parking; however, visitors who dine at one of PIER 39's full-service restaurants receive one hour free validated parking at lunch and two hours free validated parking after 6 pm for dinner.
Not only will you be able to witness these stunning creatures, you will even have the opportunity to touch them at the Touch the Bay exhibit! This unique section of the Aquarium of the Bay features touch pools with sharks, rays and sea stars, as well as an interactive Bay Lab station.
Daily events at Aquarium of the Bay include animal feedings and naturalist presentations. You will discover the Bay's various ecosystems, the distinctive wildlife, and the importance of preserving this amazing natural resource.
There are even special activities presented for kids, such as Jellyfish mazes, sea life word searches, coloring books, and Aquarium of the Bay scavenger hunts. You and your whole family can have a memorable experience, all included in the Go San Francisco Card.
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Comments about Smart Destinations Aquarium of the Bay:
I had a great time there and besides it was raining outside.
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Comments about Smart Destinations Aquarium of the Bay:
This was a really neat place to visit. Not to mention where the aquarium is located is in a prime spot next to places to eat and shop. Although the aquarium is located in a "hot spot" it was not stuffy inside. There was room to move around and really soak up the information that was presented on the labels they did have. I got to pet a shark! That was really cool! You also get to touch sting rays, but that was nothing knew to us we have gotten a chance to pet those before at other aquariums. Neat for people who have never petted either fish before.
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Comments about Smart Destinations Aquarium of the Bay:
We loved this place. Just wish they had more labels for each fish in the tank. I had to ask a worker what a slug thing was (sea cucumber). It was totally awesome for the kids who didn't care as much what things were. There was lots to see and we'll worth taking time to explore.
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