Benefits Include: Unlimited access for a year for 1 adult, 10% off at Blue Wave Bistro and Gift Shop, special member news and insider tips, and access to unique member opportunities.

Benefits Include: Unlimited access for a year for 1 adult plus a guest, 10% off at Blue Wave Bistro and Gift Shop, special member news and insider tips, and access to unique member opportunities.

Benefits Include: Unlimited access for a year for 2 named adults* plus up to 4 children, 10% off at Blue Wave Bistro and Gift Shop, special member news and insider tips, and access to unique member opportunities.
 

Benefits Include: Unlimited access for a year for 2 named adults* plus up to 4 children, 20% off at Blue Wave Bistro and Gift Shop, special member news and insider tips, access to unique member opportunities, and priority camp registration. Also included are 2 event tickets to any Oceans at Night or Halloween Aglow.

Perk Alert: This membership includes a transferable VIP card, which grants aquarium admission for up to 3 guests without the member being present. ​​​​​​
 

Aquarium Admission Included

Explore the secret lives of seahorses in this one-hour, educator-led experience. Tour the Seadragons & Seahorses exhibit, go behind the scenes to see how we care for these fascinating creatures, and discover how Birch Aquarium supports global conservation efforts. Refunds are not available for tours.

Morning: 9 am-Noon | Afternoon: 1-4 pm
Birch Aquarium (Daily)

Ages 4-5: Dive into five* half-days of fun exploring the ocean and the magnificent wonders found beneath the waves. Learn about jiggling jellies, scuttling crabs, waddling penguins, toothy sharks, and massive mammals through hands-on classroom activities, aquarium exhibits, games, crafts, and live animal touches! Cannot take morning and afternoon camps during the same week.
 

Public Price	Member Price
$270 (5 days)  $216 (4 days*)	$255 (5 days)  $204 (4 days*)

*4-day week is 6/29-7/2; prorated due to holiday.

Morning: 9 am-Noon | Afternoon: 1-4 pm
Birch Aquarium (Daily)

Ages 4-5: Enjoy five half-days of fun learning about amazing underwater habitats and the interesting animals that live there! We'll explore teeming tide pools, enchanted kelp forests, colorful coral reefs, and blue open ocean through hands-on classroom activities, aquarium exhibits, games, crafts, and live animal touches! Cannot take morning and afternoon camps during the same week.
 

Public Price	Member Price
$270 (5 days)	$255 (5 days)

9 am-4 pm | Birch Aquarium (Daily)

Ages 6-7: Learn about unique ocean habitats as you embark on a global high-seas adventure! "Travel" to a new location in the classroom each day and discover the amazing animals that live there. From the Arctic to the deep sea, we'll explore exhibits, play games, and bring home crafty mementos highlighting the unforgettable voyage to amazing marine environments.
 

Public Price	Member Price
$495 (5 days)  $396 (4 days*)	$470 (5 days)  $376 (4 days*)

*4-day week is 6/29-7/2; prorated due to holiday.

9 am-4 pm | Birch Aquarium (Daily)

Ages 6-7: What would it be like to grow up in the ocean? Discover how sharks, otters, turtles, penguins, and sea stars grow and survive in their watery homes. Make and take home fun crafts highlighting these exciting discoveries. Each day features hands-on classroom activities, aquarium exhibits, games, and live animal touches!
 

Public Price	Member Price
$495 (5 days)	$470 (5 days)

9 am-4 pm | 2 Locations

Birch Aquarium | Scripps Beach

Ages 8-10: How would you like to become a scientist? Learn about fascinating discoveries in marine biology, engineering, meteorology, geology, and zoology. Discover the natural world and those we share it with through fun classroom experiments, outdoor explorations, aquarium exhibits, games, and live animal touches!
 

Public Price	Member Price
$515 (5 days)  $412 (4 days*)	$490 (5 days)  $392 (4 days*)

*4-day week is 6/29-7/2; prorated due to holiday.

9 am-4 pm | 3 Locations

Birch Aquarium | Scripps Beach | La Jolla Cove

Ages 8-10: How does the ocean inspire you? We'll get up close with animals that make the ocean their home, uncover the diversity of San Diego's coastal habitats, and explore our creativity through various crafty projects. Let your scientific discoveries inspire your art! Each day features hands-on classroom activities, outdoor explorations, aquarium exhibits, games, and animal interactions.
 

Public Price	Member Price
$515 (5 days)	$490 (5 days)

9:30 am-3:30 pm | 3 Locations

Mission Bay | Scripps Beach | La Jolla Cove

Ages 11-13: Learn about the magnificent Pacific Ocean while enjoying its blue waters! Experienced instructors will teach basic surfing, boogie-boarding, and snorkeling skills, while introducing campers to related marine science topics such as waves, water temperature, beach landscape, and near-shore marine life. Intermediate swimming ability and comfort in beach/ocean settings required.
 

Public Price	Member Price
$620 (5 days)  $496 (4 days*)	$589 (5 days)  $470 (4 days*)

*4-day week is 6/29-7/2; prorated due to holiday.

9:30 am-3:30 pm | 2 Locations

Mission Bay | Scripps Beach

Ages 11-13: Surf's up! Dive into the perfect blend of ocean sports, beach exploration, and marine science discoveries. Hone your surfing, snorkeling, and oceanographic skills as you learn how beach features play important roles in the waves we ride and observe animals that share the water with us. Intermediate swimming ability and comfort in beach/ocean settings required.
 

Public Price	Member Price
$620 (5 days)	$589 (5 days)

March 9, 2026

Join us for the upcoming lecture—Phosphorus: Essential for Life, from Phytoplankton to Food—featuring biogeochemist Dr. Julia Diaz. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
 

Discover research conducted at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, dissect a squid, examine plankton under a microscope, learn about local shark research and more on an exclusive walking tour of Scripps Pier!
 

Meets at Scripps Pier

Join a Birch Aquarium naturalist to explore this local tide pool and learn about its unique animals. Discover the importance of this ever-changing environment and how you can help protect these habitats.
 

Meets at False Point

Join a Birch Aquarium naturalist to explore this local tide pool and learn about its unique animals. Discover the importance of this ever-changing environment and how you can help protect these habitats.
 

Register for a Sunset Scripps Pier Walk (Pier Walk fee shown above). General admission is required and priced separately based on ticket type. Select your admission after choosing a Pier Walk date.