Ocean World

304 US Hwy 101 S, Crescent City, California 95531 USA

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Reasonable

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Fri 9a-9p

Independent
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“Experience the Sea!”

Ocean World aquarium is privately owned and operated and has been in Crescent City since 1964. Originally Ocean World was called Under Sea Gardens and was located in the small boat basin. It was a barge that was built in Seattle as an aquarium and floated down to Crescent City and rested in the harbor. Visitors would descend below the surface of the water to observation windows to view the sea life. In 1985 the barge was moved to dry land and took on a new life as Undersea World aquarium. The aquarium now consists of tanks holding over half a million gallons and an abundance of sea life, including sharks, seals, sea lions, rays and wolf eels. Now with a name change to Ocean World and added attractions of shark petting, interactive tide pool, and a highflying sea lion performance, we have something for the whole family.

Reviewed by
Tub D.

July 07, 2024

Good fun place for kids. They love petting the sharks! The staff were delightful, friendly, and helpful. Nice gift shop area, not ridiculously overpriced items. This was our 4th of July... Read more

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Nicole F.

June 27, 2024

Stopped here when passing through town. I Loved the private tour, makes the whole experience feel more personal and limits the crowds around the tanks. Highly reccomend this place if you're... Read more

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Stone Z.

August 29, 2023

This is just Sea World but with otters instead of orcas. They claim every single animal in this establishment was fatally wounded in the wild and rescued, which is a lie they tell. I do not... Read more

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