Aquarium of the Bay

"I feel like the price was extreme for the amount of content you get to see. Website said over 200 species of fish but that's kind if a stretch. It took us maybe 30 mins to walk through it and cost our family $93 to get in. I don't think I'd repeat or recommend the experience. For the price it's worth driving the 2 hrs on the actual aquarium. Otters where cute at least."

"Great experience at the Aquarium of the Bay! Will also say: the staff was very welcoming and also explained how to handle the fish in the public pool. You can seriously touch a ray fish there, and also some sea anemones. Staff would explain a bit of the science behind some of these creatures. I couldn't see an octopus because I was unlucky and they were small and hiding in their rocks, but I've seen many beautiful sharks, jellyfish, and much more."

"It was a fun experience for my little one but they don’t have enough space for little ones to play and interact. It was a small aquarium fun to do for once but might not be coming back. Not worth the long drive to see."

"This is a small aquarium compared to the Academy of Science but I liked the location and the ability to touch the sting rays or the sea life. The fan favorite is usually the jellyfish. There was a tour guide robot too. It was so cool to listen to what it said and follow it. This location is right at Pier 39. Before or after checking out the Aquarium, you can go to the Fisherman's Wharf Shops and Restaurants. It's also a nice stroll to see the locks, the bridge and water views and the sea lions. There's fewer sea lions now and it doesn't smell like it used to but I only saw a couple."

"Much smaller than I anticipated. I have been to much better aquariums. What made it worth while, is the shark tunnel. They have two tunnels and it was a new experience for us. It did seem very out dated. Very dull, one color and I wish it was more colorful. It still was a good experience. As for the rest of it, it wasn't much and we paid more for photos at the end than a ticket to get in. We went with someone who loved aquariums and this was a dream for her, so she really enjoyed it. As for our family, we would not go again. There isn't enough to make it worth the money once you have seen the tunnels. The outside and seal lion statues make it seem like it has been updated, and it has in some areas, but the tunnels seem like they have been untouched forever and they really need the updating. They need more for the money. However, if you enjoy aquariums and haven't seen under water tunnels before, then it would be worth it."