JES11583 Posted October 8, 2016 #1 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Is this aquarium worth visiting? We have the whole day once we disembark our cruise and thought it would be neat to do. I am an aquarium brat though as I was a marine science major in college and have been to several that were rather disappointing. :) Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clearwaters Posted October 8, 2016 #2 Share Posted October 8, 2016 We live in Los Angeles and have visited the AOP more than once. We love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted October 8, 2016 #3 Share Posted October 8, 2016 (edited) We also live in the greater LA area & the Aquarium of the Pacific was easily the best one we've experienced. :) Edited October 8, 2016 by Astro Flyer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritinSoCal Posted October 9, 2016 #4 Share Posted October 9, 2016 If you haven't been to the Monterey Bay Aquarium (which is far superior) then go for it. We've visited the Long Beach aquarium when family and friends from across the pond have visited and they've enjoyed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JES11583 Posted October 9, 2016 Author #5 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Where is that located ?? I've not been to any aquariums on the west coast. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted October 9, 2016 #6 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Where is that located ?? I've not been to any aquariums on the west coast. If you're asking about the Aquarium of the Pacific, it's in Long Beach & based on Google Maps it's a 1.4 mile, 28 minute walk from the Long Beach Cruise Terminal where Carnival ships embark/disembark ships & a few other cruise lines such as Princess may spend the day for a port of call when in-transit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritinSoCal Posted October 9, 2016 #7 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Where is that located ?? I've not been to any aquariums on the west coast. Sent from my iPhone using Forums The Monterey Bay Aquarium is in Monterey, about an hour or so south of San Francisco. The Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach is OK - but having visited Monterey first, our experience was a bit like eating Californian Sushi after you've had your senses awoken in Tokyo... But as I mentioned, family and friends from Blighty enjoyed it and so who are we to argue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clearwaters Posted October 9, 2016 #8 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Monterey (city and area) is gorgeous. Think https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lone_Cypress. But it is too far for a day trip from Los Angeles if you have a ship to catch that evening. Visit The Bay Area (San Francisco, Monterey, San Jose, Berkeley, etc.) for a few days when you can and check out the Monterey Aquarium then. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JES11583 Posted October 9, 2016 Author #9 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Thank you all! Yeah, I knew where Aquarium of the pacific was and I think we will stick with that. Planning on going once we get off the ship since we will have the rest of the day. Figured we could go there for a few hours or so and then travel up the coast before heading back to our hotel in LA Cannot wait!! :) Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted October 9, 2016 #10 Share Posted October 9, 2016 (edited) Thank you all! Yeah, I knew where Aquarium of the pacific was and I think we will stick with that. Planning on going once we get off the ship since we will have the rest of the day. Figured we could go there for a few hours or so and then travel up the coast before heading back to our hotel in LA Cannot wait!! :) You can search online for AOP discounts & here's a list of some listed on their website. http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/visit/discounts Edited October 9, 2016 by Astro Flyer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted October 9, 2016 #11 Share Posted October 9, 2016 If you're asking about the Aquarium of the Pacific, it's in Long Beach & based on Google Maps it's a 1.4 mile, 28 minute walk from the Long Beach Cruise Terminal where Carnival ships embark/disembark ships & a few other cruise lines such as Princess may spend the day for a port of call when in-transit. Both the Aquarium and the port (Queen Mary stop) are along the free Long Beach Passport bus route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted October 9, 2016 #12 Share Posted October 9, 2016 (edited) Both the Aquarium and the port (Queen Mary stop) are along the free Long Beach Passport bus route. Good to know although according to Google Maps the bus takes a longer route & it only saves 10 minutes. It's a better option for anyone with mobility issues but we'd want to burn off a few calories by walking. ;) Edited October 9, 2016 by Astro Flyer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xlxo Posted October 10, 2016 #13 Share Posted October 10, 2016 There's also another little stadium operation to the south. I thought it was real kewl when I was there last week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted October 10, 2016 #14 Share Posted October 10, 2016 The Monterey Bay Aquarium is in Monterey, about an hour or so south of San Francisco. The Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach is OK - but having visited Monterey first, our experience was a bit like eating Californian Sushi after you've had your senses awoken in Tokyo... But as I mentioned, family and friends from Blighty enjoyed it and so who are we to argue? If you can make it to Monterey in an hour, I am not riding with you!! It is a solid 2 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritinSoCal Posted October 10, 2016 #15 Share Posted October 10, 2016 If you can make it to Monterey in an hour, I am not riding with you!! It is a solid 2 hours. Hmmm, a bit further than I recall... Honest, Officer :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted October 10, 2016 #16 Share Posted October 10, 2016 Hmmm, a bit further than I recall... Honest, Officer :o Was just there 3 weeks ago, and we live a little (45 minutes) north of SF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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