Heal the Bay Aquarium
Santa Monica, CA
By Simir Shah
★★★★★4.3(578 Google reviews)
What parents say
AI summary of 5 Google reviews — not a first-hand visit. How we write these
Small, and reviewers are clear about that. The draw is the touch tanks with starfish and the staff, who reviewers say are good at talking to children. It works as a short stop rather than a day out, and hosts birthday parties. One reviewer mentions people gathered around the entrance.
Small hands-on aquarium tucked beneath the Santa Monica Pier with local sea creatures and touch tanks.
Good for
- Ages 0–2
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1600 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA
Hours via Google — confirm before a special trip.
~$5 suggested; kids under 12 free
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What visitors say
- Carol★★★★★
Cute little aquarium. Kids enjoyed the touch tanks. Very nice staff.
3 months ago
- TJ LA★★★★★
Not the best aquarium but for the size it’s fun and cool. Lots of animals to learn about and staff is very knowledgeable and fun. Aside from the homeless people hanging around the entrance it’s a nice place. I came her in a filed trip with my sons school and the kids loved it.
6 years ago
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