Southern aquarium anchor
A La Jolla aquarium run by Scripps, about $35 to $40 adult and cheaper booked online, right above La Jolla Cove's sea lions.
Birch Aquarium at Scripps
The public aquarium of Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego, on a bluff above La Jolla Shores, with regional tanks, a tide-pool plaza, and ocean-science exhibits.
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When to pick it
Families on the southern coast wanting an aquarium plus a warm beach day.
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Southern aquarium anchor
Families on the southern coast wanting an aquarium plus a warm beach day.
When to skip it
Skip it when another part of California would make the day simpler, calmer, or more honest.
How it works best
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California coast with kids: aquariums, piers, and easy beach days
Southern aquarium anchor
A La Jolla aquarium run by Scripps, about $35 to $40 adult and cheaper booked online, right above La Jolla Cove's sea lions.
Best for: Families on the southern coast wanting an aquarium plus a warm beach day.
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