Central Coast Aquarium

It's o'fish'ial: CCA is ready to reopen our doors to students! The exhibit hall is now open Wednesday-Friday from 12pm to 3pm. Reservations required.

Thank you to everyone who ordered a Valentines Surf ‘n Turf meal! Pick up will be tomorrow at the aquarium from 11am-3pm! . . . We will be open for this upcoming holiday (Monday 02/15) from 11am-3pm by appointment only! Book yours now!... . . All proceeds directly support the aquarium and marine science education for all ages. #fundraiser #valentinesday #centralvoastaquarium See more

Our wolf eel is very excited about our fin-tastic Valentine’s Surf and Turf picnic! Only 24 hours left to order (link on our website closes tomorrow, the 11th, at noon) - place an order before time runs out!!

Celebrate the sweetest holiday of the year with our Valentine’s Surf and Turf picnic! Pre-order a delicious meal for two with offerings including shrimp cocktail, gourmet sandwiches, local See Canyon favorites and - of course - decadent chocolate desserts and a bottle of wine. Sign up today and don’t forget to join our raffle, which gives you the chance to win an actual picnic basket complete with cutlery, glassware and flatware, perfect to accompany any special occasion. Share the love with us this Valentine’s SEAson here at the CCA, where all proceeds will directly support the aquarium and local marine science education.

Meet our Pacific Red Octopus (Octopus rubescens), Ruby! Octopuses are extremely intelligent and require mental stimulation, or enrichment programs, to keep them from getting too bored. Watch Ruby explore and figure out how to get into a closed jar in order to find a tasty treat! Please see our website to book a reservation to see her and our other critters in person!

Shopping for someone ocean-minded this holiday season? Check out our gift shop! Open weekdays from 12pm to 3pm and weekends from 1pm to 4pm. . . Please note that our exhibit hall remains closed to the public at this time.

Last weekend’s outdoor aquarium was a success! Join us again this Saturday from 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Interact with tide pool critters and get up close with marine mammal bones! Tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for kiddos. See ya there!

Upcoming Outdoor Aquarium Dates: October 3rd October 17th October 24th... Come see some rocky intertidal animals and experience different lessons about marine science! Gates open at 11am. 12 and under - $4 13 and up - $6 All activities are outside and follow CDC guidelines. Face masks are required, along with social distancing.

CCA sends greetings from quarantine! Thanks to KCBX & Thomas Wilmer Journeys of Discovery podcast for the chance for CCA to share an update. Listen here or catch it on an upcoming "Issues and Ideas" on KCBX.