Experience the Santa Monica Bay
Best Time to Visit
- OPEN HOURS
- Tues. - Fri.: 2 - 5 p.m.Sat. - Sun. : 12:30 - 5 p.m.Closed to the public on Mondays
- Driving and Parking tips during Santa Monica construction
The Santa Monica Pier Aquarium is Heal the Bay’s public marine-education center located beach-level, just below the Carousel at the world famous Santa Monica Pier.
Whether stopping by during our public hours, visiting with a field trip group, or attending a private party or special event, you will be treated to a unique view into the ocean world just steps from our Aquarium’s doors.
The family-friendly facility is home to more than 100 species of marine animals and plants – all found in the Santa Monica Bay. As our guest, you will gain a new appreciation for the sea life of the Bay, and leave inspired to become a steward of this crucial marine environment.
To keep up with what's happening, be sure to visit our Aquarium Facebook page.
Above: Long-time volunteer Alec Richker made the beautiful Aquarium video.
Join the California Coastal Commission for a "Breakfast at the Beach Press Conference" with media, sponsors, and dignitaries in Santa Monica on Tuesday, August 2, 2011. Celebrate the launch of the newly designed Whale Tail® License Plate with Santa Monica Mayor and California Coastal Commissioner Richard Bloom, along with actress and Heal the Bay board member Amy Smart, as well as representatives from the California Coastal Commission, DMV, local government, environmental organizations and the tourism industry.
