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San Francisco Aquarium of the Bay Admission Ticket
TourTruth score 2.8 out of 10
Below average
312 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- San Francisco
- 2 hrs
- Updated November 2, 2026
Explore Aquarium of the Bay in San Francisco, meet sharks and otters, and discover more than 20,000 animals with general admission.
About this tour
Discover the marine life of San Francisco Bay and the Pacific at Aquarium of the Bay, where more than 20,000 animals bring the region’s underwater world into view. This general admission ticket gives you access to the aquarium’s main exhibit areas, making it an easy addition to a day exploring the waterfront.
Watch sharks and rays glide through the water, look for sea stars, and meet river otters. The exhibits offer an interactive introduction to the creatures that inhabit the bay and nearby Pacific waters. Aquarium of the Bay sits at the foot of PIER 39, between Fisherman’s Wharf and the Alcatraz ferry landing, so you can pair your visit with other popular San Francisco sights. The aquarium is wheelchair and stroller accessible, and children ages 3 and under enter free.
Plan your visit around the current 10am–5pm operating hours, then step inside and get a closer look at the wildlife beneath San Francisco’s waters.
Highlights
- Meet sharks, rays, sea stars, and river otters
- Explore exhibits featuring more than 20,000 animals
- Discover marine life from San Francisco Bay and the Pacific
What's included
Included
- Admission to the Aquarium of the Bay
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Souvenir photos, available to purchase
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Ratings on each provider
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3.48 / 5 · 312 reviews
Important information
- Free admission for children ages 3 and under
- Wheelchair and stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Open daily except Christmas Day
- Current operating hours are 10am–5pm
Frequently asked questions
How long is the visit?
The listed duration is 120 minutes.
Is the Aquarium wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The aquarium and its surfaces are wheelchair accessible.
Can I bring a stroller?
Yes. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller.
Are service animals allowed?
Yes, service animals are allowed.
Do children ages 3 and under need a ticket?
Children ages 3 and under receive free admission.
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 3.48 from 312 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.
How the score works and rating distribution in San Francisco
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- Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
- Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 2.8.
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