Welcome
Please note, Hall of Fishes is closed for Living Seas construction and many of our animals have been moved behind the scenes.
General Admission

Advanced Reservations Required

Walk-up entry cannot be guaranteed as we frequently sell out. Admission is valid only for the date and time selected at purchase.

Members do not need reservations. Simply show your member card and ID for entry. Join today!
Adult (13+)
Price: $29.95
Tickets for ages 13+.
Child (3-12)
Price: $24.95
Tickets for ages 3-12.

 

SAN DIEGO CITYPASS®

One easy purchase saves up to 44% on admission to your choice of 3, 4, or 5 top San Diego attractions, including Birch Aquarium! Visit the attractions in any order over 9 days. Purchase San Diego CityPASS® tickets online for instant, mobile ticket delivery. Learn More & Buy CityPASS®
 

Go City San Diego

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Group Sales Admission

Group Sales Discount

10+ tickets to receive the discount and you are required to adhere to the date/time of your tickets. Plan your visit and learn more.

Please view our field trip options if you are a school/youth group.
Group - Adult (13+)
Regular Price: $29.95
Group Price: $26.95
Tickets for ages 13+.
Group - Child (3-12)
Regular Price: $24.95
Group Price: $21.95
Tickets for ages 3-12.
 
Adult Supervision Required
Groups with children must have a minimum of 1 adult present for every 10 children to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience (no complimentary admission for adults). Adults are responsible for ensuring the group follows all safety guidelines.
 
Annual Memberships

Experience Unlimited Admission

Join today for a year of fun and exploration at the aquarium plus special discounts on behind-the-scenes tours, summer camps, Gift Shop and Splash! Café. Limit one (1) membership per transaction. Learn more about annual memberships.
 

Gifting a Membership?

Give someone a year of ocean exploration with a Gift Membership Certificate. The certificate is emailed to the purchaser and the recipient's membership will begin when they redeem the certificate.
 

Redeeming a Gift Membership Certificate?

If you are redeeming a gift membership certificate, please call Guest Services at (858) 534-3474 (9:00 am - 5:00 pm) so we may better assist you.
Individual
Price: $89.00
One named adult receives unlimited admission for a year, plus: 10% off at Splash! Cafe & Gift Shop, plus 2 guest passes. 
UC San Diego Student
Price: $49.00
One UC San Diego Student receives unlimited admission for a year, plus: 10% off at Splash! Cafe & Gift Shop. No discounts available.
Dual
Price: $119.00
Two named adults* receives unlimited admission for a year, plus: 10% off at Splash! Cafe & Gift Shop, plus 2 guest passes. *Host Option: You may list the 2nd adult as “Guest” so you may bring a different person with you on each visit.
Family
Price: $199.00
Two named adults* and four children (ages 3-17) receives unlimited admission for a year, plus: 10% off at Splash! Cafe & Gift Shop, plus 4 guest passes. *Host Option: You may list the 2nd adult as “Guest” so you may bring a different person with you on each visit.
Ocean Sponsors
Price: $250.00
Two named adults* and all household children (ages 3-17) receives unlimited admission for a year, plus: priority registration for camps, 20% off at Splash! Cafe & Gift Shop, special access to conservation and educational opportunities, plus 4 guest passes. *Host Option: You may list the 2nd adult as “Guest” so you may bring a different person with you on each visit.
Coral Reef Ambassadors
Price: $500.00
Two named adults* and all household children (ages 3-17) receives unlimited admission for a year, plus: priority registration for camps, 20% off at Splash! Cafe & Gift Shop, special access to conservation and educational opportunities, registration for 2 to a Sunset Scripps Pier Walk (seasonal, ages 9+), plus 4 guest passes. *Host Option: You may list the 2nd adult as “Guest” so you may bring a different person with you on each visit.


Friends of Birch Aquarium



When you give $1,000.00 or more, your benefits will include:
Free admission for up to six people on each visit, plus priority registration for camps, 20% off at Splash! Cafe & Gift Shop, exclusive members-only events, an invitation to our annual breakfast, exclusive tour opportunities at Scripps Institution of Oceanography and Birch Aquarium, plus 4 guest passes.

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Gift Membership

Gift Membership Certificates

Gift Membership certificates are a great way to give the gift of membership! The recipient's membership will begin upon redeeming their Gift Membership certificate. Certificates are emailed instantly to the purchaser after purchase.
 

Already a Member?

If you're a member purchasing a gift membership certificate, have your member number ready when purchasing.
Individual Gift
Price: $89.00
Gift Certificate Valid For: One named adult, 10% off at Splash! Cafe & Gift Shop, plus 2 guest passes.
Dual Gift
Price: $119.00
Gift Certificate Valid For: Two named adults*, 10% off at Splash! Cafe & Gift Shop, plus 2 guest passes. 
Family Gift
Price: $199.00
Gift Certificate Valid For: Two named adults and four children (ages 3-17), 10% off at Splash! Cafe & Gift Shop, plus 4 guest passes. 
Ocean Sponsors Gift
Price: $250.00
Gift Certificate Valid For: Two named adults* and all household children (ages 3-17), plus priority registration for camps, 20% off at Splash! Cafe & Gift Shop, special access to conservation and educational opportunities, plus 4 guest passes.
Coral Reef Ambassadors Gift
Price: $500.00
Gift Certificate Valid For: Two named adults* and all household children (ages 3-17), plus priority registration for camps, 20% off at Splash! Cafe & Gift Shop, registration for 2 to a Sunset Scripps Pier Walk (seasonal, ages 9+), special access to conservation and educational opportunities, plus 4 guest passes.
 
Camps
Waitlist Mode
If you reach this page after providing camper information, the camp week is in waitlist mode and no longer has available spots. You can join the waitlist for free, and if a spot opens, we’ll contact registrants in the order they signed up.

If you have any questions, please email birchaquariumprogram@ucsd.edu.
Sea Slugs
From $260.00
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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
 $260 (5 days)
 $208 (4 days*)		  $245 (5 days)
 $196 (4 days*)
*4-day week is 6/30-7/3; prorated due to holiday.
Sea Squirts
From $260.00
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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
 $260 (5 days)  $245 (5 days)
Only One Ocean
From $470.00
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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
 $470 (5 days)
 $376 (4 days*)		  $445 (5 days)
 $356 (4 days*)
*4-day week is 6/30-7/3; prorated due to holiday.
Underwater Playground
From $470.00
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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
 $470 (5 days)  $445 (5 days)
Coastal Inspirations
From $470.00
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9 am-4 pm | 3 Locations
Birch Aquarium: 3 days | Scripps Beach: 1 day | La Jolla Cove: 1 day

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
 $470 (5 days)  $445 (5 days)
Seaside Science
From $470.00
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9 am-4 pm | 2 Locations
Birch Aquarium: 3 days | Scripps Beach: 2 days

Ages 8-10: How would you like to become a scientist? Learn about fascinating discoveries in marine biology, chemistry, 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
 $470 (5 days)
 $376 (4 days*)		  $445 (5 days)
 $356 (4 days*)
*4-day week is 6/30-7/3; prorated due to holiday.
Ocean Adventures
From $600.00
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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
 $600 (5 days)
 $480 (4 days*)		  $570 (5 days)
 $456 (4 days*)
*4-day week is 6/30-7/3; prorated due to holiday.
Surfing Into Science
From $600.00
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9:30 am-3:30 pm | Scripps Beach (Daily)

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
 $600 (5 days)  $570 (5 days)
Extra T-Shirt
From $10.00
One t-shirt is included with camp registration, but you have the option to purchase extra t-shirts here.
 
Lectures

Jeffrey B. Graham Perspectives on Ocean Science Lectures

Join us for engaging presentations on research conducted worldwide by scientists from Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego. Seating is limited and advanced reservations are required for all guests, including members.
 
Perspectives Lecture Series
Regular Price: $12.00
Member Price: $0.00
Time: 7 - 8 pm (doors open 6:30 pm)
 
April 14, 2025
Join us for our upcoming April Perspectives Lecture — Indigenous Ocean Culture: A Renaissance with Stan Rodriguez, Priscilla Ortiz, Andrew Pittman and Nan Renner.
Session Indigenous Ocean Culture: Monday, April 14, 2025 7:00PM - 8:00PM AVAILABLE
 
Outdoor Adventures
From Tidepooling Adventures to Sunset Scripps Pier Walks, explore the natural world on an unforgettable experience led by Birch Aquarium naturalists. Advanced registration required; capacity is limited.

Learn more about bundling general admission and an outdoor adventure.
 
Scripps Pier Walks
Regular Price: $40.00
Member Price: $27.00
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!
 
Age minimum is ages 9+. Children ages 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Tidepooling Adventures at Scripps Beach
Regular Price: $25.00
Member Price: $17.00
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.
 
Age minimum is ages 3+. Children ages 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Session Scripps Beach Tidepools: Saturday, March 29, 2025 3:00PM - 4:30PM UNAVAILABLE
Tidepooling Adventures at False Point
Regular Price: $25.00
Member Price: $17.00
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.
 
Age minimum is ages 3+. Children ages 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Session False Point Tidepools: Sunday, April 6, 2025 11:45AM - 1:15PM WAIT LIST
 
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