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Where is the Aquarium of the Pacific located
The Aquarium of the Pacific is on the Rainbow Harbour in Southern California, on the waterline of Long Beach. Other nearby attractions include the Long Beach Convention Center, the Queen Mary and the Shoreline Village. It takes about 13 minutes by car to reach the aquarium from the Long Beach airport.
Address: 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802, United States | Find on Maps
Closest landmark: Shoreline Village (0.8 miles)
Getting to Aquarium of the Pacific by public transport
By bus
Travel time: 48 mins
Closest stop: First & Shelter C N bus stop
Timings: every 60 mins
If you're in downtown Long Beach, the Long Beach Transit's free Passport bus is the most budget-friendly way of getting to the Aquarium of the Pacific. Usually, you can catch a bus every 8 to 12 mins.
However, if you want to get to the aquarium from the Long Beach Airport to the Aquarium, you'll need to catch the '111 LKWD-Broadway to Downtown' bus from the Long Beach Airport/Lot A bus stop and get down at the First & Shelter C N. Keep in mind that there is about 15 mins of walking involved.
By light rail
Travel time: 55 mins
Closest station: Downtown Long Beach
Timings: every 60 mins
The nearest stop to the Long Beach Airport on the Metro A line is Willow St Station. Get onboard here and get off at the Downtown Long Beach station. This should take about 16 mins. From here, expect a 10-minute walk to get to the aquarium.
This walk lets you explore nearby attractions, such as Shoreline Village, the Long Beach Convention Center, and Rainbow Harbor. You’ll also pass scenic waterfront views, with plenty of shops, restaurants, and entertainment options along the way.
Getting to the museum by car
Driving route
Travel time: 13 mins
The fastest route to the aquarium is via car. It takes about 13 mins to drive from the Long Beach airport to the aquarium. You can hire a car or even take your personal car since there is plenty of parking available.
From the Long Beach airport: take I-405 N and then get on to I-710 S. Use the exit 1C from I-710 S to enter W Shoreline Dr. Then, drive along W Shoreline Dr to reach the Aquarium of the Pacific.
Parking: The Aquarium of the Pacific offers parking in a dedicated lot directly across from the entrance. Parking is $8 per day and is only available with the purchase of an admission ticket.
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Frequently asked questions about getting to Aquarium of the Pacific
How long does it take to reach the Aquarium of the Pacific by car?
It takes about 13 mins to drive to the aquarium from the Long Beach airport, depending on the traffic conditions. The route is about 10.4 miles.
Which is the nearest airport to the Aquarium of the Pacific?
The nearest airport to the Aquarium of the Pacific is the Long Beach airport. The address is 4100 Donald Douglas Dr, Long Beach, CA 90808, United States.
Can I bike to the Aquarium of the Pacific?
Yes, Long Beach, California is a biking-friendly city with great infrastructure and biking lanes. You can easily bike to the aquarium and park at the adjacent parking structure.
Is there any parking fee at the Aquarium of the Pacific?
Yes, the aquarium has paid parking. Parking fees are $8.00 with aquarium validation. You can park for an entire day with this fee.