The Roundhouse Aquarium and Teaching Center is a renowned marine education facility located at the end of the Manhattan Beach Pier in California. The Roundhouse Aquarium offers visitors an immersive and educational experience, providing a glimpse into the fascinating world of marine life. With a variety of marine animals and plants, including starfish, jellyfish and sea cucumbers, the aquarium showcases the diversity and beauty of the ocean ecosystem. The facility has been recently renovated to enhance its educational programs and features knowledgeable volunteers who are passionate about marine conservation. The Roundhouse Aquarium's mission is to promote understanding and appreciation of the ocean, while also encouraging conservation efforts through engaging exhibits and interactive displays.
Amenities and More
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Good for kids
Reviews
Wonderful little gem of a place! Small enough to easily walk through while genuinely enjoying the wildlife displays and interactive experiences! The aquarium is conveniently located at the end of Manhattan Beach Pier. There are educational labels with pictures at each display, and there is a tide pool with guided interactive experiences on site for kids of all ages! The moon jellyfish were so cool to watch! Definitely if you are in the area check it out! It's easy to get to and free to enter, although donations are encouraged and accepted.
Cool little aquarium with some nice information and friendly staff. They have a looking tank with a bunch of star fish and local sea creatures.
Pretty cool to see the jellies upstairs along with some different fish.
Thank you to the staff for keeping a fun beach excursion going for everyone!
Super cool small aquarium. Touch pool was the best part, with sea cucumbers, mussels, urchins, bat stars, sea anemones, abalone shells, and sea snails all vibing together :) Animals look like they’re being treated decently. Some cool jellyfish and moray eels!
Looking for a fun and affordable date idea? Look no further than the Roundhouse Aquarium and Teaching Center in Manhattan Beach! This small but beautiful aquarium is located at the end of the pier, making it the perfect spot for a romantic stroll with your significant other.
But don't let the size of the aquarium fool you - there's plenty to see and do here! You can get up close and personal with some sea creatures by touching starfish and other marine life. And if you're feeling brave, you might even be able to catch a glimpse of a lemon shark!
But the best part? Admission is totally free! So whether you're looking to impress your date or just want to spend some quality time with family and friends, the Roundhouse Aquarium is the perfect spot for visitors of all ages.
So leave your worries at the door and dive into the world of the Roundhouse Aquarium - you won't regret it! Just make sure to leave a tip for all the hardworking staff who keep this tiny treasure trove of marine life up and running.
Fun & FREE activity at Manhattan Beach Pier. My daughter loved it there. There is a small tide pool right when you walk in where you can see and touch the starfish and anemones. They also have a small area upstairs where you can see some jellyfish, lobsters, abalones, shrimps, and etc.
My wife and I stopped by this Aquarium while walking about Manhattan Beach. I never been here and was interested of what they have inside. It's free to come visit, you just have to check in at the front. They asked what city you're coming from and that was basically it for us. This place is very small so be aware of that and they have a 2nd floor as well. They had some fishes, bones of sea animals, octopus and starfish. We had a good experience and was nice to experience seeing some sea creatures.
Free aquarium in the middle of the ocean 😌, good place
Small but fun and informative aquarium. It's free but please try to make a small donation to help keep it open. Two story building with different ocean life. I like the jellyfish on the upper floor. Staff is very friendly and knowledgeable.
Location
Manhattan Beach Pier, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266, United States
Hours
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Monday
02:00 PM - 05:00 PM
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Tuesday
02:00 PM - 05:00 PM
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Wednesday
02:00 PM - 05:00 PM
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Thursday
02:00 PM - 05:00 PM
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Friday
02:00 PM - 05:00 PM
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Saturday
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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Sunday
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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