Under the Santa Monica Pier, come see what Heal the Bay’s work is all about: Protecting the people and animals who call the Bay home. With over 100 local species on exhibit, hands-on activities for all ages, and daily educational programs, our award-winning Heal the Bay Aquarium is the perfect place to immerse yourself in marine science.

Our kid-friendly Heal the Bay Aquarium at the Santa Monica Pier features 100+ species of marine life that live right offshore. When we “Heal the Bay” we start farther inland than you might think. Take an interactive trip with us as we follow water’s journey from the Sierras to …

The Santa Monica Pier Aquarium is Heal the Bay’s marine education facility, located beach-level, just below the Carousel at the Santa Monica Pier. The Aquarium is open to the general public and attracts nearly 100,000 visitors per year. Visit the Santa …

Heal the Bay Aquarium, previously named the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium, is a private-public aquarium at a California State Beach Park managed by Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors, located beneath the Santa Monica Pier, adjacent to the Pacific Ocean.

Heal the Bay Aquarium, nestled within the Santa Monica Pier, stands as a beacon of marine conservation and education. The aquarium offers visitors a captivating journey through its...

The Santa Monica Beach Aquarium offers an intimate look at some of California’s most fascinating sea creatures. With exhibits that feature everything from local tide pool inhabitants to rare deep-sea species, visitors can get up close and …

Heal the Bay Aquarium is a marine education facility, which inspires understanding and conservation of Southern California coastal waters, watersheds and marine life through education, interaction and discovery. Located beach level, just below the Carousel at the Santa Monica Pier, the Aquarium is open to the general public daily.

Heal the Bay Aquarium 1600 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, CA, United States Pacific Gray Whales are coming! Join us at Heal the Bay Aquarium to catch a glimpse and learn more about these amazing ocean mammals!

At this small aquarium, you'll find exhibits for more than 100 local species, plus hands-on activities (think: touch tanks) and daily educational programs, such as animal feedings and discussions...