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The Santa Monica Pier Aquarium (SMPA) is a marine science aquarium located beach-level, just below the Carousel, at the Santa Monica Pier
The Santa Monica Pier Aquarium offers school groups, families and visitors a unique view into the ocean world just outside its doors...
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One of the oldest pleasure piers in the country, and a focal point of Los Angeles, is the Santa Monica Pier, a historic...
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On September 9, 1909, after sixteen months of construction, the Santa Monica Municipal Pier opened to the public. This was California Admission Day, and the thousands of people who swarmed onto the 1,600-foot-long wooden pier were in a holiday mood as...
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Built underneath the Santa Monica Pier for the purpose of research and education, the Santa Monica Pier 'Heal the Bay' Aquarium (formerly the UCLA Ocean Discovery Center) features interactive...
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OPEN HOURS
Weekends 12:30pm — 6:00pm; Tuesday thru Friday 2:00pm — 6:00pm; Monday closed., Hours vary, Winter Tue-Fri 2pm-5pm; Sat-Sun 12:30pm-5pm. Summer Tue-Fri 2pm-6pm; Sat-Sun 12:30pm-6pm
MISCELLANEOUS
Admission : Children 12 & under Must be accompanied by an adult Free! Over 12 $5 suggested ($2 minimum) Adults All adults $5 suggested ($2 minimum) Groups Groups of 10 or more, including children $2 per person