Lunar New Year Festival-Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
2019-02-02 15:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Join the Port of Los Angeles at the Aquarium for the fourth annual Lunar New Year Festival on the LA Waterfront. 2019 is the year of the pig!
This FREE community event features a petting zoo, traditional dancers, Taiko drummers, lion dancers, face painting, arts and crafts, calligraphy and brush artistry, and a surprise grand finale!
Please contact Port Community Events at (310) 732-3506 if you have any questions.

Grand Grunion Gala - Octopus Garden-Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
2019-05-18 17:00 - 23:00 | CA
Don’t miss the best beach party In town—the Grand Grunion Gala on May 18, 2019 at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium! We’ll kick off the
evening with craft cocktails and a silent auction at 5 p.m., followed by a gourmet dinner and live auction in the courtyard. Then join us for dancing in the Octopus Garden by the Sea!
Honorees are:
Catalina Sea Ranch
John M. Olguin Marine Environment Award
California State Assemblyman Ian Calderon
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium Leadership Award
California Whale Entanglement Response Network
Dr. Susanne Lawrenz-Miller Education Award
Tickets

Meet the Grunion-Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
2019-05-20 20:00 | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Watch silvery fish come up on the beach to spawn! Learn about the interesting mating rituals and growth of this curious fish. The Aquarium opens at 8 pm and an auditorium program begins at 9, followed by guided observation at the beach. You must arrive before 9 pm to see the movie.
Warm clothing and a flashlight are recommended. May is closed season, grunion may not be taken.
BUY TICKETS ONLINE! Admission: $5 adults ($1 seniors, students, children

Art Corner/Volunteer Day and More at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
2019-06-01 | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
1. Discover the wonders of the Channel Islands as you join CMA educators on an adventure to Anacapa Island, part of the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. During the crossing we’ll watch for marine birds and mammals, then join a guided walk and check out nesting gulls and their chicks as you greet spring on Anacapa Island. This trip leaves from Oxnard.
**To get from the boat to Anacapa Island, participants will need to climb a vertical ladder of approximately ten rungs then climb up a stairwell of 153 steps to reach the top of the island.**
Reservations are required: 310-548-7562
Fee: $59 per person, $54 age 55 and over, $41 under age 12 ($50 FRIENDS members)
2. Cabrillo Art Corner 10 am-2 pm
Have fun doing arts and crafts! Each Cabrillo Art Corner features a unique ocean-themed project that jump starts your creativity, engages your senses and relaxes your mind. Focus on the task at hand and forget about life’s craziness for awhile. We hope you’ll join us at this FREE event
3. Beach Clean-up 10 am-12 pm
Join CMA Educators and volunteers for a beach cleanup and help pick up trash! Meet at the steps in front of the auditorium

Meet the Grunion-Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
2019-06-05 20:00 | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Watch grunion come up on the beach to spawn! Learn about the interesting mating rituals and growth of this curious silver fish. The Aquarium opens at 8 pm and an auditorium program begins at 9, followed by guided observation at the beach. Warm clothing and a flashlight are recommended. May is closed season, taking grunion is not allowed, this will be an observation-only event.
$5 adults, $1 seniors, students and children.
FRIENDS Members: FREE

Discovery Lecture/The Vaquita-Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
2019-06-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Join us for the next Discovery Lecture where Dr. Barbara Taylor from Southwest fisheries Science Center will share about the most-critically endangered cetacean: the vaquita, or Gulf of California porpoise. She will discuss what happened with vaquita conservation, help us understand what hope remains, and look to what could be done differently next time. Reserve your FREE tickets on Eventbrite!

Meet the Grunion-Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
2019-06-19 20:00 - 23:59 | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Watch silvery fish come up on the beach to spawn! Learn about the interesting mating rituals and growth of this curious fish. The Aquarium opens at 8 pm and an auditorium program begins at 9, followed by guided observation at the beach. You must arrive before 9 pm to see the movie.
Warm clothing and a flashlight are recommended. During the month of June, grunion may be taken by hand only. You must have a valid 2019 California fishing license if you are 16 or older.
BUY TICKETS ONLINE! Admission: $5 adults ($1 seniors, students, children)

Salt Marsh Open House-Salinas de San Pedro
2019-07-21 10:30 - 12:30 | Salinas de San Pedro Salt Marsh, 3720 Stephen M White Drive, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Join Cabrillo Marine Aquarium Educators to learn about the Salinas de San Pedro wetlands habitat at Cabrillo Beach by using binoculars and microscopes to observe live animals. Visitors can view the birds of the marsh, learn about native plants and observe the changes in the tides.
Fee: FREE; open to all ages.

Family Sandcastle Building Day-Cabrillo Beach
2019-07-27 10:00 - 15:00 | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Relive your favorite memories and create new ones during Cabrillo Marine Aquarium’s Family Sandcastle Building Day.
All you need to bring is your best sandcastle building tools, a little shovel and bucket, and your castle creativity to this fun beach event. The sand on Cabrillo Beach will be thoroughly wet down to prepare for sand construction; the rest is up to you!
All castle styles are welcome: moats, draw bridges, spires, windows, turrets, let your imagination run wild, but most importantly, have a great time at the beach with family and loved ones. Don’t forget to bring your camera to capture Kodak moments and your sandcastle handiwork.
This is a free event open to everyone.

Docent Volunteer Training at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
2019-09-09 09:00 - 13:00 | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Volunteer Tour Guides Needed
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
Ride a wave of discovery. Love the Ocean? Interested in learning about marine life? Cabrillo Marine Aquarium is looking for adult volunteers to enroll in our fall docent training program. Prior ocean knowledge is not required. Make new friends, make a difference and have fun. It only takes one morning a week. Class starts on Monday, September 9, 2019. Please contact Volunteer Coordinator Floyd Anderson at (310) 548-7562 ext. 229 or Floyd.anderson@lacity.org for questions or to receive an application.
The Aquarium is located at 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro and is a facility of the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks with support from FRIENDS of Cabrillo Marine Aquarium. For further information, reservations, or to receive a calendar of events, please call (310) 548-7562 or visit our website at www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org.

Salt Marsh Open House
2019-09-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Salinas de San Pedro Salt Marsh, 3720 Stephen M White Drive, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Join CMA Educators to learn about the Salinas de San Pedro wetlands habitat at Cabrillo Beach by using binoculars and microscopes to observe live animals. Visitors can view the birds of the marsh, learn about native plants and observe the changes in the tides.
Fee: FREE; open to all ages.

American Cetacean Society Whale Lecture-Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
2019-09-24 19:00 | John M. Olguin Auditorium, 3720 Stephen M. White Dr. , San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
When the whales win, everyone wins: How a whale study in Mexico transformed a community
by Katherina Audley
Barra de Potosí in SW Mexico is a little known jewel, and it’s at a tipping point. Humpback whales breed there every winter and resident dolphins delight visitors, but before Katherina Audley arrived, fishing was almost the only local industry. For the past six years, she has been working to change that through cooperative research, ecotourism, and community-driven conservation.
Her organization, the Whales of Guerrero, has been conducting collaborative whale and dolphin research in Barra de Potosí since 2013. With local fisheries on the verge of collapse, they have supported newly formed ecotourism coops to provide a new way for local people to make a living, and trained 75 boat owners from across the region in whale safe boating. Their environmental education programs have reached over 3500 kids in 25 schools.
Learn about the 16 species of marine mammals identified so far in this region, how a community of fishermen became committed whale protectors and a special village in Mexico where all the resident kids know their local whales by name. Katherina will also share her top tips on how to empower and inspire communities to become marine conservationists and lessons learned along the way.
Photo courtesy of Wikipedia

51st Annual Whale Fiesta-Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
2020-01-26 10:00 - 15:00 | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Join us for the 51st Annual Whale Fiesta – a day packed with activities celebrating the migration of the Pacific gray whale and the beginning of Southern California’s whale watching season! Enjoy a day filled with festive music, games, puppet shows, expert guest lecturers, and marine mammal-related arts and crafts for all ages.
Have tons of fun building a life-sized sand sculpture of a Pacific gray whale and its calf! Other activities include competing in the “Great Duct Tape Whale Contest” and walking through “Expando the Whale,” a replica of a Pacific gray whale.
Whale Fiesta is a FREE event co-sponsored with the Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks and the Port of L.A.

Aquarium-On-The-Beach Outdoor Program
2021-05-15 | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Aquarium-On-The-Beach Outdoor Program
Learn about tidepools, whales and grunion, then hatch your own baby grunion, all while wiggling your toes in the sand*!
Join us each Saturday in May for fun in the sun!
Sessions begin at 10am, 10:30am, 11am and 11:30am. The program lasts for approximately 45 minutes.
Find more details and make your reservations here.
Reservations recommended; masks are required.
Be sure to wear a hat and sunblock!

Salt Marsh Open House
2021-05-15 09:30 - 10:15 | Salinas de San Pedro Salt Marsh, 3720 Stephen M White Drive, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Join CMA Educators to learn about the Salinas de San Pedro wetlands habitat at Cabrillo Beach by using binoculars and microscopes to observe live animals. Visitors can view the birds of the marsh, learn about native plants and observe the changes in the tides.
Meet in front of the Aquarium. Bring a hat, sunscreen, and water.
Registration is required. Space is limited to 10 people per time time slot.
Fee: FREE; open to all ages.
All participants are required to wear a mask at all times. We will be following all City of Los Angeles, Department of Recreation and Parks COVID safety guidelines.

Cabrillo Marine Aquarium Reopening
2021-06-12 10:00 - 17:00 | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
You’re invited to our exclusive members-only reopening celebration!
Before the Aquarium opens to the public, members will have the chance to experience new exhibits and improvements first, plus other fun and festive activities including:
* Live Music
* Screening of “Night at the Aquarium”
* Food Trucks
* Unveiling of our New Rocky Intertidal Exhibit
* Guided Tour of Aquarium Updates and Improvements
This is a great time to renew your membership, or become a member!

Cabrillo Marine Aquarium Reopen to the Public
2021-06-19 12:00 - 17:00 | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium will officially reopen to the public on Saturday, June 19, with several exciting new and upgraded exhibits to visit. Located at 3720 Stephen M. White Drive in San Pedro, the aquarium’s new hours are from noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.

Beach Cleanup-Cabrillo Beach
2021-07-10 09:00 - 10:30 | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Beach Cleanup
Join Cabrillo Marine Aquarium Educators and volunteers in a beach cleanup, clearing the shore of marine debris. Meet at the steps in front of the John Olguin auditorium.
Groups are required to make reservations by the Thursday before the event: Call Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm, 310-548-7562.
FREE; open to all ages.

Public Fish Dissection/Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
2021-07-24 13:15 - 14:15 | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Saturday, July 24, 2021
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM
Get a closer look at the outside and inside of fish.
Join our Education Team as we investigate the internal and external anatomy of fish through a dissection demonstration.
Lower courtyard, under the Coral tree.

Sea Scare
2021-10-23 19:00 - 22:00 | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Sea Scare is back! Join us for family-friendly Halloween activities with a “Haunted Port Town” theme that includes all of your favorites – games, take-home crafts, the haunted maze, Skull Alley, and a costume contest! Come in costume and party with other ghosts and ghouls. It’s sure to be a frightfully good time for the whole family!
Prices and purchase info:

Member* tickets: FREE with early entry from 6-7pm
Pre-sale tickets: $12 adults/ $8 kids with entry beginning at 7pm
On-site tickets: $15 adults / 10 kids with entry beginning at 8pm

Salt Marsh Open House
2022-01-26 12:00 - 16:00 | Salinas de San Pedro Salt Marsh, 3720 Stephen M White Drive, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Salt Marsh Open House
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday January 26-28, 2022
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Celebrate World Wetland Day! Join Cabrillo Marine Aquarium Educators to learn about the Salinas de San Pedro wetlands habitat at Cabrillo Beach by using binoculars and microscopes to observe live animals.
Visitors can view the birds of the marsh, learn about native plants and observe the changes in the tides.
Follow the raccoon tracks and meet CMA staff in the Salinas de San Pedro Marsh, located near the Cabrillo Boat Launch.
Fee: FREE; open to all ages.

Weekend Tidepool Walk
2022-01-29 12:45 - 14:15 | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Sunday, January 30, 2022
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Join CMA Educators on a tour of the Point Fermin tidepools! Attend an informative slide show in the John M. Olguin Auditorium, then come along on a naturalist-led ramble on the rocks to see animals in their natural habitat. Outdoor clothing and sneakers advised. Young children must be accompanied by adults.
Reservations required for groups: 310-548-7562.
Fee: FREE.

World Oceans Day-Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
2023-06-08 12:00 - 17:00 | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
In 2008, the United Nations declared June 8 as World Oceans Day.
Visit the Aquarium as we celebrate the ocean with activities and crafts.
Free and open to all ages; registration is not required.
310-548-7562

Whale Fiesta-Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
2024-02-04 10:00 - 15:00 | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Get ready for a big blowout at this year’s annual Whale
Fiesta –literally! Thanks to Councilman Joe Buscaino and
the Port of Los Angeles, we have added a life-size pod
of inflatable whales to this annual celebration of all things cetacean. Get an up-close-and-personal encounter with the 100-foot blue whale, the largest animal on the planet. Step inside a humpback and gray whale!
Also enjoy games, crafts, guest lecturers, festive music, and the famous duct tape whale contest. Friends members get a special gift! Become a member today!
A free event for the whole family and a great way to kick off whale watch season!

Meet the Grunion-Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
2024-06-23 19:30 - 22:30 | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Meet the Grunion-Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
Watch silvery fish come up on the beach to spawn! Learn about the interesting mating rituals and growth of this curious fish. The Aquarium opens at 8pm followed by guided observation at the beach.
Warm clothing and a flashlight are recommended. April, May and June are closed season, grunion may not be taken.
Tickets

Grand Grunion Gala-Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
2024-09-07 17:00 | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Don’t miss the best beach party in town – the Grand Grunion Gala on September 7, 2024 at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium!
For this special occasion, the Aquarium will be transformed into a bioluminescent glow theme. We’ll kick off the evening with craft cocktails, appetizers, and a silent auction at 5 p.m., followed by a gourmet dinner, program and live auction in the courtyard. Then join us for dancing to a live band!
Enjoy gourmet cuisine prepared by Chef Paul Buchanan of Primal Alchemy
Enjoy craft cocktails
Browse the silent auction must-have packages
Bid in the live auction or simply watch the excitement unfold
Try your luck at our wine wall – out of dozens of bottles, will you pick the best one?
Dance under the stars to Decades Band.
Click here for more details and to buy tickets!

Sea Scare-Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
2025-10-18 19:00 - 22:00 | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Sea Scare: Siren’s Curse
With construction underway, aquarium staff have unearthed a mysterious relic from the past. Curious minds want to decipher the runes inscribed on the artifact, but others warn of an ancient curse that may be released with too much meddling. Will the siren’s song draw you into unraveling the mystery by finding clues hidden throughout the aquarium including the dark corners of Skull Alley, the Mad Scientist’s Lab and Haunted House? Who knows what lies ahead, but a family friendly night of thrills, chills, and gills at the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium is guaranteed!
Other challenges include winning prizes in our carnival game area and creating your own goodies at our arts and crafts tables. Be sure to visit the Trunk or Treat zone and don’t forget to dress your best and participate in our costume contest.
Guests with a family membership will receive 4 FREE tickets and get early entry into the event starting at 6pm.
SCHEDULE
5 :00 p.m. – Food Trucks Open
6:00 p.m. – Members-only Early Entry
7:00 p.m. – Sea Scare Starts
8:00 p.m. – Costume Contest
9:00 p.m. – Final entry into aquarium
Event Tickets: Save Money & Time, Buy Online. Event will sell out. ONE NIGHT ONLY**

Cetacean Appreciation-Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
2026-02-21 14:00 - 17:00 | CA
Stop by during Cetacean Awareness Week and learn more about these amazing Marine Animals learn about their important role in California’s coastal ecosystem, how they eat and other fascinating cetacean facts! Visit us in the exploration center.
Free and open to all ages; registration is not required.

Earth Day-Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
2026-04-18 10:00 - 15:00 | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Celebrate Earth Day with a Grand Opening of our renovated Exhibit Hall and new Collections Room. Activities will include a beach cleanup, films, tours, puppet shows, food trucks, and more.
Beach Cleanup: 9am-12noon
Ribbon Cutting: 10am
Opening Fair: 10am-3pm
