Had such a fun time at the aquarium! The staff were super nice and welcoming from the moment we…read morewalked in. Everyone was helpful, answering questions and explaining things without making it feel rushed. You can tell they actually enjoy what they do. It's also really affordable, which makes it such a good activity whether you're with friends, family, or on a date. For the price, you honestly get a lot out of it. The best part was definitely the touch tanks. We got to touch sharks, starfish, and sea anemones, which was such a cool experience. Feeling the smooth skin of the sharks and the slightly sticky texture of the anemones was actually so interesting. The staff guide you on how to gently interact with them, so it feels safe for both you and the animals. The whole place has a chill, coastal vibe that makes it really enjoyable to walk through. It's not overwhelmingly big, so you can take your time at each exhibit and actually read about the sea life. There's such a variety of colorful fish and marine animals, and it's fun seeing everything up close. Overall, such a wholesome and interactive experience. Cheap, hands-on, and run by genuinely kind people. Definitely worth visiting if you're in the area.

Very underwhelming and much smaller than expected. My 5-year-old got bored quickly and we were in…read moreand out in about 20 minutes. On the positive side, the staff was friendly and the blue whale replica hanging from the ceiling is pretty cool. We happened to go on a free day, which was great, because in my opinion it wouldn't have been worth paying $17 per adult. Tips for parking: 90 minutes free and $4 per hour thereafter. You can also find parking on the street, but it's a bit tough (typically 90 minutes). Overall, 3 stars. Not terrible, but not something I'd recommend unless it's a free day and you're already in the area.

Beautifully kept, nonprofit, little aquarium. They have a nice selection of sea life with how…read morequaint this place is. They had spots where you were able to interact with some of the animals (we got to pet a shark!) and play a seek-and-find checklist game. Their souvenir shop was cute and we got a magnet and some stickers. Definitely worth a visit.

Extremely small and done is less than 15 minutes. I wouldn't bother unless you are truly incline to…read moretake your small kiddos who may think the aquarium is big. It's a nonprofit and they have volunteer staff that show and tell but largely focus on specific groups.

Went to a free open house night at the Cabrillo high school (go conqs!) aquarium for…read moreSharktoberfest! It was SUPER packed, and for a good reason. I don't think I've ever heard of another high school having such a big, expensive aquarium like this one. The students were running the show, and they were extremely knowledgeable about all of the creatures that they had on display. They even had a touch tank filled with starfish, sea urchins and more! The jellyfish were my favorite sea creatures to observe. Did you know they eat little shrimp? I didn't until last night! It was super fun and you should check this little place out!

Amazing opportunity and efforts from local high school…read more ICYMI, Cabrillo High maintains a small aquarium as a mechanism for their student population to learn marine science, management, and all sorts of responsibilities that you would want your graduating high schoolers to have under their tool belts. This is a facility that most Midwesterners or folks like me in the desert have the opportunity for. The aquarium is run by students (overseen by faculty). My niece invited her out of town family to visit one of her activities that gives her a lot of pride, and rightly so. There are tidal fish, sea stars, anemone, jellyfish, and a small shark hatchery that are managed. We were able to go during the feeding period to feed the aquatic attractions. The kids were able to use the touch tanks for a more tactile experience. I am quite impressed with the efforts, because maintain salt aquariums like this take a lot of work for bigger for profit aquariums, but the Cabrillo Conquerors are learning what it takes to do that. They are providing their school and a community a service, individual customer service, just some life skills that we don't always see in extra curricular activities. It's not huge, but it is a very interesting facility that Cabrillo High and Lompoc have giving limited access to the community. Small but mighty, and just a surprising little aquarium.

I bought a small water pump from aquatic jewels several years ago and it stopped working. I went to…read morethem to buy a new one. They didn't have it in stock and asked me to leave the pump with them so they could figure out how to re-order one. In less than an hour, they called me back and told me they fixed my pump. When I went to pick it up, they showed me how I could fix it. And they didn't charge me anything! They take pride in the service they offer as a small business.

Owner did not take responsibility for defective tank and provided dishonest information.read more

Hosted a birthday party here for a kid. Staff was helpful, friendly and responsive with planning…read more They were great with the kids and families. Fun venue!

smallest aquarium but it was still worth a visit as you visit the pier. go on Groupon to get…read moretickets for discount!!! * you can see baby moon jellyfish and the learn of the growing systems. * touch tanks of different kinds if starfishes.

This store is the best. Very knowledgeable, great quality fish and if you are new the hobby they…read morewill help you with all your questions. If you're looking for a fish store in Ventura, this is the place to go.

Amazing store! Employee's we're súper helpful and the owner was very sweet! They are one of the…read moreonly aquatic stores i see who ethically keep their fish! No bettas in cups, just thriving in planted tanks, fed a well balanced variety diet, they swim up to the glass to greet you! I will be promoting this store on my TikTok (Amphitrite's Aquatics) as they are incredible! I got a very healthy betta female from there, with some rare genetics for only $10. They've got really fair prices, I saw some incredibly rare bettas for only $55 there as well, all happy and well taken care of! Can't reccomend this place enough!

This was the cutest, mini aquarium! There's even an upstairs and with an overview of the…read moredownstairs. Heads up, thy don't allow food nor drinks in, but have a small table for you to leave your stuff on. I love how sweet the lady was while welcoming everyone in. It's free but donations are welcomed. It's the perfect end to the pier. Definitely check it out!

We visited on a Friday and it was super packed! Literally, everyone was shoulder to shoulder. Best…read moreto enjoy it on a slower day. This is a small compacted aquarium with two levels at the end of Manhattan Beach Pier. Hours vary due to certain days. Last time I tried to bring my friends here it was closed on a Tuesday morning and didn't open until about 2pm. It is free entry, but they do ask for a small donation of $5 to keep the aquarium running. There are jellyfishes, gold fishes, small eels, and starfishes. Not much to see, but it was free and made it entertaining for us. Staff were friendly and if you had any questions they kindly answered them.

This created such a wonderful memory for my whole entire family. I'm so glad that I connected with…read morethis organization. Everything went smoothly and was super professional. The kids got to spend good quality time with the species. It felt like a dream to be able to have this experience in my own home. I highly recommend.

We took the grandkids yesterday, November 23 2022 to go to…read morethe aquarium. It was NOT there! According to the other businesses in the strip mall they moved out a while ago!

Nice animals everything is friendly…read more The food is nice and the drink is unexpected The poking cost money and so does the ticket get in

The best aquarium service I have ever used. Not only takes care of all my various sized aquariums…read more(very large to very small), but also the ponds and fountains around the property. Very Knowledgeable, reliable, responsive, and honest. The fish love him, the dogs love him, and the family trusts him.