children, $ 17.95; seniors( 55 and over), $ 12.95. AAA discount available for up to six regular-price admissions per card. Free parking. See ad on this page.
Aquariums and Marine-Science Destinations
• Aquarium of the Pacific( 562) 590-3100 More than 11,000 ocean animals are featured in three main galleries with 19 major habitats and 32 focus exhibits, including over 500 different species. Exhibits include Shark Lagoon, with shark and ray touch pools; the Lorikeet Forest aviary; the“ Whales: Voices in the Sea” kiosk; Ocean Science Center, featuring NOAA’ s Science on a Sphere; the June Keyes Penguin Habitat; and the Southern California Steelhead Story exhibit. Educational programs also available( see STEM under Enrichment) as well as annual events( see Calendar) and camps( see Camps). Admission: adults, $ 29.95; kids( 3-11), $ 17.95; seniors( 62 +), $ 26.95. 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach. www. aquariumofthepacific. org. See ad with free child’ s admission on page 29.
Birch Aquarium( 858) 534-3473 Daily animal feedings as well as educational, handson visitor activities. Adults, $ 17; teens,( 13-17), $ 14; kids( 3-12), $ 12.50. UC San Diego, 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla. www. aquarium. ucsd. edu
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium( 310) 548-7562 Thirty-five saltwater tanks and touch tanks, plus discovery labs and an Aquatic Nursery with baby sea animals. Ongoing science programs include tours, workshops / classes, camps, youth docents, family programs and annual events. Suggested admission donation: $ 1-5. 3720 Stephen White Drive, San Pedro. www. cabrillomarineaquarium. org
Legoland’ s Sea Life Aquarium( 760) 918-5346 An interactive aquarium geared for kids( 2-12) features play zones, touch pools, fun facts and quiz trails, as well as jellyfish, sea horses, stingrays and sharks. $ 18-22. One Legoland Drive, Carlsbad. www. visitsealife. com
Ocean Institute( 949) 496-2274 Interactive exhibits, marine life, touch tanks and ecology cruises, plus presentations and Sunday tours aboard the tallship Pilgrim. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point. www. ocean-institute. org
Roundhouse Aquarium( 310) 379-8117 Touch tanks, sea horses, shark and eel tanks, and
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kids’ activities. Classes, camps and parties also offered. Donations: $ 2 per person; $ 5 per family. Manhattan Beach Pier. www. roundhouseaquarium. org
Santa Monica Pier Aquarium( 310) 393-6149 More than 100 species, featuring touch tanks with tide-pool animals, plus year-round field-trip programs, kids’ classes, party packages and specialthemed event days. Adults, $ 5; and kids( 12 and under), free. 1600 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica. www. healthebay. org / smpa
The SEA Lab( 310) 318-7438 A hands-on coastal science education center that offers free and low-cost programs, touch-tank tours, public fish feeding, field trips and parties. Admission:
$ 2 per person; $ 5 per family. 1021 N. Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach. www. lacorps. org / sealab. php
• Big Air Trampoline Park Buena Park
( 844) 550-JUMP
8320 On The Mall Laguna Hills( 949) 305-9788 23251 Avenida de la Carlota Redlands( 909) 335-7275 1101 California St. www. bigairusa. com Big Air Trampoline Parks have become the area’ s best indoor trampoline parks. Unique features include Climbing Wall, Battle Beam, Lil Air( for jumpers ages 6 and younger), Open Main Court, Dodgeball Courts, Foam Pit, Slam Dunk Basketball and The
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