Birch Aquarium

Be sure to visit the outdoor exhibits , including the tidepools, Boundless Energy exhibit , and the sharks. Visit on an afternoon & catch the sunset over La Jolla. Gorgeous view !

The jellies make for a nice camera phone grab shot while having to chase your kids around. Watch out for the glare from the lights behind you. Want to go back to take a longer look at the sea dragons .

The view from the Tide Pool exhibit was worth the admission and a cool little aquarium as well .

Yes, it’s a tad small, but honestly it’s also a great place to just go and relax. Sit outside on a warm day. I like to read here.

So much fun and very interesting marine life collections. Kids zone is nice. Lots of room for kids to play and learn. Very well run and maintained.

My son and I loved our trip, it was great. It seemed a little bit on the smaller side. But over all it was great! The feeding fish show was the best.

I loveee this spot! Like a kid in a candy store .... Jelly fish , sharks, cool fish galore! Sooo cool. I spent hours there for an oceanography class .

Small as far as aquariums go. Plenty of seahorses to see. Hour, hour and a half your done. $17 adult admission.

Well done! Great for whole family! Touch the tide pool critters and make your boats go down toot won river ! Love the glowing jellies !!!

We had an awesome time. Lots of kids but good for us "big" kids too haha. The kelp foresters very cool

Birch has live feedings throughout the week. You can ask questions and watch as divers and aquarists during feeding time. Check out their website for specific dates and times!

I loved it! It is great! Try to be when they feed the fished in the bigger water tank!

My 6 year old loves it!! Beautiful views , seahorses, fun fish , stuff to play with and educational games & exhibits

Cute lil aquarium with lots of activities for kids and SEA DRAGONS

Small aquarium that has many of the basic items that you would find in the local waters. Good views . Can see it all within 2 hours.

Don't miss the informative and educational dive show and the seadragons!

We love the Green Flash Concert series! Enjoy the sunset and live music then head inside and check out the beautiful aquarium exhibits !

Bring a good camera and plan spending a lot of time here. Lots to see! The jellyfish are my favorite.

Small but offers a breathtaking setting and smaller crowds than other area attractions

I loved it! It is great! Try to be when they feed the fishes in the bigger water tank!

Bank of America have "Museum on Us" every month that allow free admission to Birch. Check http://museums .bankofamerica.com/ for more detail.

The fish aren’t the only thing to see at this aquarium . It’s perched on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, perfect photo-op.

Did you know? Scripps was founded in 1903 with a temporary facility in the Hotel del Coronado boathouse, and has maintained a public aquarium in La Jolla since 1905. Read more

A nice small aquarium with some fantastic sea life and views .

We love the Birch Aquarium! The giant tank, Jellies , Seadragons and shark tank are favorites. http://socalkidssandiego.com

everything! Tommy is the bomby.

Fantastic aquarium with exhibits of native species and habitats found in SoCal.

Amazing view ! Sea horse display was quite amazing!

The tide pool exhibit and view from the deck is well work the price of admission.

Follow one of the guides, they are very informative and make your experience so much more informative and rewarding.

The aquarium is very nice, good to come with kids

Great for kids and adults. Clean facility , nice large exhibits , but lacks rotation of exhibits .

Very nice place to take the kids an have fun

Only been here for private events after hours. Would like to see it in full swing !

Look for their Pier Moon Walks, where you can actually walk out onto Scripps Pier , usually closed to the public!

The aquarium is really smaĺl. Could be interesting only for kids under 4.

UCSD students, faculty, & staff receive free admission to Birch Aquarium at Scripps in March 2011. Be sure to bring your valid UCSD ID card.

Everything!

Similar to long beach aquarium of the pacific. Better seahorses exhibit .

Be sure to check out the dive show in the kelp tank .

Must see the shark exhibit !

Sea dragons and sea horses :-)

Small aquarium but good for kids for a quick stop.

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We love it here! Just became members, and we live two hours away!

UCSD students get a 4 dollar discount . They have a mini tide pool where you can touch the sea anemones! :)

The Birch Aquarium at Scripps in La Jolla is the largest oceanographic museum in the country .

Students get a discount so bring your ID!! There's also a senior citizen discount .

Ask questions of the staff - they are super knowledgable !

Just keep swimming