I love this aquarium and excited for the renovations to be done on April 11…read more We went a few times already and mainly to see the whale figures outside. We also got to check out the gift shop for the first time and they had so many toys, Knick knacks, puzzles, and other games for kids and families. I gave in and let my kid choose a toy which he had plenty of but because they were different poses I allowed one. The touch tank is still available and they host them at specific times. They also have their two smaller exhibits open which is still fun to explore. We also saw other shows they have such as puppet shows and movies! Depending on the day, they might show different things. They also have their staff come out to present hatchlings of grunions and other sea life presentations. Very cool place, free admission, parking is only $1/hour, and they appreciate any amount of donations you can help with!

I adore this aquarium. It heavily featured in my childhood and now I'm bringing my own child here…read more The main exhibit hall is currently under renovation and is set to open in April 2026, but there's still plenty to see and do. The exploration center (which has puzzles and books for the little ones to enjoy) and the nursery are still open (you can still see jellyfish, shrimps/prawns, abalone among other things, we even got to see a jellyfish feeding while we were there!). We plan to come back when the exhibit hall reopens and I hope they still have the Tidepool Touch Tank in the back I loved so much as a child. There's also other free activities for the kids to enjoy like the puppet show and the shark touch tank (super cool), and my son got to touch a shark! This is such a cute and humble little aquarium. It's free admission, but they greatly appreciate donations. Much has stayed the same and much has also changed since I was here as a child. You do have to pay for parking, $1 per hour which is really reasonable. There's a nice quiet beach to enjoy out front. There's a small Offset Coffee bar attached to the aquarium now as well. And there's a little gift shop with lots of educational toys and books. In a world where more and more kids (and adults) doom scroll and become addicted to social media, I really appreciate places like this that are free and still available to the public. It's really impressive how much they still offer and how many cool things you can see and still learn about despite the lack of admission fees. I will keep happily supporting them and we definitely need to preserve and have more spaces like this, as they are becoming more and more rare in the digital age. It's nice to make the trek out here, get off our screens and touch some grass (or sharks rather!). And maybe I'm biased, but I love this place more than the Long Beach Aquarium! (Monterey Bay aquarium is probably truly the best aquarium in California though!) Will definitely come back again and again.

A world-class aquarium! We went on a supremely busy day and it was still an amazing experience. We…read moregot to meet Meatloaf!! Some tips: 1) check out the show schedule, the Wings of the Pacific show is a must-watch, and there's usually only one a day. the pacific visions theater is great and the birds are amazing! the seal/sea lion and otter shows are also great 2) if you want to feed the lorakeets nectar ($5), i recommend doing it as early as possible. they break from 12-1, and while the lorakeet forest is open until 6, they evidently sell out most weekend days by 3. my only critique of the aquarium all day is i wish they made this clearer. we weren't able to buy nectar at 11:45, avoided a long line at 2, and came back around 5 to learn there was no more nectar to be sold. bummer! 3) if you want a good spot for the animal or dive shows, get there early. we got to the sea lion show as it started and they had roped off the sitting area (you can still watch from the next level or the cafe) 4) if you need a break from the crowds the short films are well-produced and the theater is comfortable, though it can be hard to hear the narration 5) you can get readmission with a stamp, so if the crowds are getting to you grab lunch or a carousel ride across the street and come back a bit later! also don't forget to get your parking ticket validated, it's $8 for the day with that.

It was my first time visiting as an adult and it was a bit of a rough experience. I came with my…read moremom on a Friday morning a week before the annual Acura Grand Prix--evident by tall barriers set up between the parking lot and the aquarium itself. Despite their interposing placement, they didn't present any obstacle to us whatsoever. We did, however, end up spending less than 30 minutes exploring the aquarium, costing about $89 for the two of us. This was also less time than what was spent trying to find parking within the nearby structure. We ended up settling with the top level and the lone option of taking the stairs, due to the elevators being out of service. The top level is fortunately shaded and the staircase is wide for larger groups to comfortably pass. However, it was an unfortunate inconvenience for stroller users or individuals with mobility issues, like my mom. You also can validate your parking at the aquarium's exit and expect to pay $3 for less than an hour. In my opinion, the tickets were expensive for the experience, being $44 for each of us, and the box office attendants were a bit curt when we asked about discounts. The aquarium is non-profit and it might've been a long day for their workers, so we thought it fine. But these two things also didn't make the visit any better for us. Once inside, it was crowded with a variety of groups. The experience of walking along the floor level and outdoors was a bit of a daze, with the busyness encouraging you to be in constant, aimless motion. Although, the upper floor did have a naturally better flow, maybe by the placement of caricature artists and more places to sit and observe for longer. We stayed the longest with the Sea Otters, before eventually moving on for other families to have a view. When we finished walking through the entire aquarium, however, we couldn't ignore how brief our time was and the disinterest to stay longer. We didn't hate our visit, but were disheartened by the experience. We likely came on the wrong day for us, but are also unlikely to revisit anytime soon :(

A wonderful stop in Palos Verdes to intake some history. Small museum with interesting artifacts…read moreand displays. They do ask for donations so you can drop it in the box at your own discretion. Not mandatory though. Spent about 20 minutes learning educating myself about things I've never known before about Palos Verdes. Really cool intriguing facts. Love their little gift shop inside offering souvenirs, tshirts, jewelry, toys, and much more. My friend and I got cute sentimental bracelets for like $3.99 each. I also couldn't pass up on crystal Honu (turtle) earrings for $8.99. Amazing prices! If we had stay any longer, I would have bought the whole store. They really had good merchandise. Afterwards, we enjoyed putting our steps in around the trail which takes you to a lighthouse. Very calm and peaceful along the way while you soak in the immaculate views of ocean. Soothing to your ears as you listen to crashing waves. There were benches where you can sit down to enjoy a picnic or to just relax. Highly recommended for those who love nature or just want to get away stressed free.

Free educational museum. We enjoyed our visit on a cloudy day when the lighthouse wasn't very…read morevisible. We went on a Saturday & there was plenty of free parking.

This was the cutest, mini aquarium! There's even an upstairs and with an overview of the…read moredownstairs. Heads up, thy don't allow food nor drinks in, but have a small table for you to leave your stuff on. I love how sweet the lady was while welcoming everyone in. It's free but donations are welcomed. It's the perfect end to the pier. Definitely check it out!

First time at Manhattan Beach and we walked the pier just to get a nice view of the water. To our…read moresurprise, there was this small aquarium at the very end it and a free one at that! We didn't spend much time in here, literally walked in for 5 minutes and walked out but for the kids I think this is pretty neat. Not much to see in there but I do recall some jellyfish, a touch tank (or maybe you couldn't touch it? Signs were confusing), and few small tanks with fish and starfish.

It was a short, inexpensive and fun ride. Captain Erik was informative and knowledgeable. Well…read moreworth the price.

We drove two hours in Friday primetime traffic just to do this sunset tour with Glass Bottom Boat…read moreand it was so worth it. Our group was 4 adults, 4 kids, and our dog and everyone had a blast. I had done one of those regular glass bottom boats before and it was honestly boring. This one is way different. The boat has two levels. You start on the top deck cruising King Harbor where you get to see sea lions, and then go downstairs into this cozy underwater room with huge windows on both sides. You can sit right next to the glass and watch fish swim by like you're in a tiny underwater aquarium Captain Erik was amazing. He was hilarious, super interactive, and thoughtful. He noticed when one of my friends didn't have a jacket and made sure she wasn't too cold, let the kids try on the captain's hat, and somehow made everyone on board, including a few strangers, feel included. The sunset was beautiful, the ride was smooth and easy for kids and dogs, and it was way better than we expected. If you're in the South Bay and think you know what a glass bottom tour is, this one will surprise you. I get TERRIBLE seasickness and I did not feel sick for a second! Totally worth the traffic and we'll definitely be coming back.

Great customer service thanks big selection and great price compared with other companiesread more

This was a great first time experience. There is SO much marine life to explore at this place. Tony…read morewelcomed us in and gave a a quick 101 session on the corals and what would be a starter. I'll be coming back to finish my tour and possibly start my collection.

I highly recommend taking the guided tour! Our tour guides Jeff, Kai, and Gavin were amazing and…read morevery knowledgeable. The USS Iowa is such an integral part of our history and I could've spent an entire day aboard if they would've let us. Again highly recommend to take a tour or even just contribute to the preservation of our history!

Went on a Saturday with a friend whose father was a mariner. The ship has a colorful and diverse…read morehistory. Hosting Presidents, involved in conflicts spanning decades, numerous upgrades and refits. For a military history nerd like myself the experience was unforgettable. We did the self guided tour and spent time absorbing the videos and explanations posted throughout. The volunteers were more than happy to answer questions and provide additional information. Seeing how the 16 inch guns operated especially sustaining the rate of fire they did was unbelievable. I came away with a new level of respect for those sailors. There is a lot of history here and is worth taking the time to learn and share it.

If you are just beginning or an expert the team here will help you. They have excellence service,…read moreknowledgeable and reasonably priced.

This place and staff literally saved my reef tank. Thank you Isaac and Age of Aquariums for your…read morehelpful guidance and advice. I strongly recommend this place for all your reef keeping needs. (Freshwater too!) If interested heres a little story... If not, just take my word for it and shop here. - This week I decided to relocated my reef tank for a better view in the house... biggest mistake ever! Everything that could've gone wrong, went wrong. I underestimated the weight of the tank thinking I could just get by with 90% of the water drained and removal of the sump and equipment, I was definitely wrong! I ended up pulling out everything, but the sand. Every coral, every invert, every fish... yes including 4 wrasses and a goby that all like to hide in the sand bed, I mean EVERYTHING! I then accidentally broke my rock structure into several pieces in the process of lifting them out of the tank and putting them into bins. Trying not to lose too much temp, I moved as fast as I could and used as many spare heaters as possible. It was a total disaster! After glueing back all the rock work that broke into pieces and moving everything back into the tank, I was unsure of how my fishes and corals would react to this sudden change in temp, biology and chemistry. 4 hours later, I finally got the tank running again (in it's new location,) I then noticed a huge bacterial bloom, Im guessing from the stirring of the sand bed. I then decided to do a water change to see if it would help. To add to my streak of badluck, I had no saltwater prepped. I quickly rushed to Age of Aquariums to get saltwater. That's where I was greeted by Isaac. He knew something was wrong. All I said was "I decided to move my tank" he already knew where I was going. I told him my problems and concerns and hesitancy to move my livestock back into the tank. He recommended several products to me, answered a bunch of questions I had and gave me solid advice. He also allowed me to borrow several containers for saltwater as long as i promised to bring them back. I am truly grateful. 2 days later, my tank is bouncing back. I had 0 losses. Fishes are happy and corals are all starting to open up again. Im leaving this review to share my experience with those new to the hobby, getting into the hobby and those who have been in the hobby for a long time. You can always get cheaper products elsewhere, especially online... but, you will never get the support of a local fish store. Support you LFS, like they support us.

I've had a reef tank for many years now. I've had someone come in and clean and take care of it for…read moreme for ten years or so. She was great at growing algae. But not coral. My coral kept dying. I had a frog spawn coral that was dead with maybe two heads barley clinging on. Needless to say, I fired her and found Justice and South Bay Aquaculture. He not only was able to bring the frog spawn back to life, but it's grown to 10x it's size! Plus all the other coral that he added to my tank. He was able to kill the algae that this other person had grown. Justice really knows his stuff. No matter how bad your tank is right now (and mine was really bad! Just ask Justice) he can transform it into the tank you want!!

My tank looks tankly thanks to Justice McDaniel's and his magic hands of salty salt skilldom. What…read morewas once an acrylic prison to algae and failed dreams is now home to a colorful collaboration of LPS and SPS corals. These rock like denizens of the sea are now living delightfully in my home aquarium, all thanks to Justice McDaniel's coral company and aquarium services. If you need your crumbling oceanic dreamscape to be brought to it's full florescent glory and splendor, hit this place up. You will assuredly be glad you did, as will your corals and all their associates and cohorts in their aquarium home. Thanks Justice McDaniel's you salty old salt maid.

7seas is a bit of a mixed bag for me. On the positive side, they have a really great selection of…read morefish and dry goods. Tanks, lights, filters, hardscape, supplies, you name it. They also clearly know what they're doing. The staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions without giving you that blank stare you sometimes get at other aquarium shops. But the pricing is honestly kind of shocking. A lot of their equipment is outrageously overpriced compared to what you can find online or even at other local stores. For example, I saw a UNS double valve connector selling for about $60 when the same thing is easily available online for around $20. They also had the Kessil 35° reflector priced at $50, and I've never seen those go for more than $30 or $35 anywhere else. I get that local fish stores have overhead and can't always compete with online pricing, and I'm totally fine paying a little more to support a brick and mortar shop. But some of these markups feel excessive. If you need something immediately and don't mind paying a premium, it's a solid store with good selection and knowledgeable staff. Just be prepared for some pretty steep prices on certain items. Overall I'd say it's worth visiting, but definitely price check before buying equipment.

New to the neighborhood and found this gem incredible selection very very clean tanks and happy…read morehealthy fish we've already purchased a few puffers and a loach from here as well as plants. The owner was actually kind enough to recommend we come back the following day because he was getting a fresh shipment of plants. This kind of attentiveness is very valuable. Plus they test your water for free.