Tidepool Walk
2018-04-14 13:30 - 15:00, 2018-04-15 14:00 - 14:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
CMA’s Educators conduct tours of the Point Fermin tidepools. Attend an informative slide show in the John M. Olguin Auditorium, then come along on the 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.

Earth Day - Take Action Day!
2018-04-21 09:00 - 12:00 | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Join our annual Earth Day Beach Cleanup! Take action to help our local environment on Earth Day. Learn about the impact of microplastics and help clean our community’s beautiful Cabrillo Beach on #CMAtakeactionday.
Free; open to all ages.

Salt Marsh Open House
2018-04-21 13:00 - 15:00, 2018-05-20 12:00 - 14:00 | 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.

Meet the Grunion
2018-05-01 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. April is closed season, catching grunion is NOT allowed.
BUY TICKETS ONLINE! Admission: $5 adults ($1 seniors, students, children)
MEMBERS ATTEND FREE – SIGN UP TODAY!
*The CMA Gift Shop will be open late for guests.
Grunion-Schedule.pdf

Meet the Grunion at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
2018-05-01 20:00 | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium will be offering a “Meet the Grunion” program Tuesday, April 17, 2018. The program will be offered again on May 1st. The Aquarium will open at 8 p.m. and a film on grunion begins at 9 p.m. in the John M. Olguin Auditorium. Prior to the predicted run, everyone will gather on the beach to await the grunion. The program cost is $5 for adults and $1 for seniors, students, and children. Warm clothing is recommended.
Grunion are small sardine-size fish of the silversides family, which are one of the few fish species in the world that actually come ashore to lay their eggs on sandy beaches. They are found from central California through Baja California, with Cabrillo Beach being one of the better places to observe the fish.
At times the beach may look as if it is covered in a blanket of silver as the wriggling fish arrive to mate. The females burrow into the sand to lay eggs while the males wrap around them to fertilize the eggs. The fertilized eggs incubate for about 9 days in the sand before the tumbling action of the waves from the next series of highest tides cause them to hatch, and carries them back out to sea.
Grunion may be caught by hand in the months of March, June, and July which is the open season; grunion catchers 16 years and older must have a valid California fishing license. During April and May grunion may be observed, but not captured.

Special Grunion Fish-tival
2018-05-17 20:00 | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Come in style to the Grunion Fish-tival! Wear a grunion-themed aluminum hat to greet the grunion and shield yourself from the cosmic rays of the moon. The best grunion-themed foil hats will win a prize!
Hatch grunion eggs, participate in grunion arts and crafts, watch a classic grunion video, interact with grunion researchers, touch live tidepool animals and see the many fish and other live animals in the Aquarium.
Don’t miss your chance to test your GQ (Grunion Quotient), or guess what’s in the Mystery Box! After participating in fun grunion activities, everyone will head to the beach to observe these enchanting fish. During the month of May grunion may be observed, but not captured. Warm clothing is recommended.

8th Annual Robotics By The Sea
2018-05-19 11:00 - 15:00 | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Robots take over the Aquarium at our 8th annual Robotics Day! Watch demonstrations from local robotics clubs and learn about land and underwater ROVs (Remotely Operated Vehicles). Drive an underwater ROV through an obstacle course and discover how scientists use ROVs to explore the ocean.
Robotics By The Sea is a FREE event and open to everyone.

The Endless Summer Starts Here!
2018-06-23 18:00 - 21:00 | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Check out our new murals by Endless Summer artist John Van Hamersveld. Treat yourself to fun food truck fare, try out some creative cocktails at our no-host bar, and dance the night away!

Family Sandcastle Building Day
2018-07-28 10:00 - 15:00 | Cabrillo Beach, 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 Day! This event is free and open to everyone. 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.
If you don’t have beach building tools on hand, stop by the Gift Shop for supplies. While you’re here visit the Aquarium exhibit hall, which features 37 tanks containing the largest collection of Southern California marine life in the world and a touch tank that provides up-close encounters with local marine life.

Chef's Table Dinner-Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
2018-10-06 17:30 - 21:30 | Cabrillo Beach Bathhouse, 3800 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Join us for an exclusive Chef’s Table Dinner featuring gourmet Chicken of the Sea seafood prepared by Chef John DaLoia! Enjoy a variety of exquisitely prepared sustainable seafood dishes as the sun sets on a summer evening. You’ll also enjoy fine wine, great company and an exceptional ocean view at Cabrillo Beach Bath House, a beautiful beachside location.
Dinner schedule:
5:30 – 6:30 p.m. – cocktails and appetizers
6:30 – 9:30 p.m. – sustainable seafood dinner
To see the menu and purchase tickets, please visit our Eventbrite page.
Member Price: $150, Non-Member Price: $175

Tidepool Walk-Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
2018-11-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
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.
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium Calendar

Tidepool Walk (en español)
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Tidepool Walk (in Engllish)
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Holiday Open House & Artisan Market
10:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Join us for our Annual Outdoor Artisan Market and browse the refurbished Gift Shop with 100s of collectible ornaments, fascinating books, games, artcards, stationary and specially curated ocean-themed gifts.

Tidepool Walk-Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
2019-01-19 13:00 - 14:30, 2019-01-20 13:30 - 15:00 | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
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.

Salt Marsh Open House-Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
2019-01-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States

Whale Fiesta-Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
2019-01-27 10:00 - 15:00 | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Join us for tons of FREE fun as we celebrate the migration of the Pacific gray whale and the beginning of whalewatching season! It’s a family day filled with activities and exhibits for all – games, arts and crafts, puppet shows, marine awareness organizations, expert guest lecturers and festive music.
For those with a competitive edge, enter the Duct Tape Whale Sculpture Contest!
Whale Fiesta is a FREE event sponsored by the Port of Los Angeles.

Cuatro@Cabrillo: Arts Adventures-Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
2019-01-27 15:30 | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Cuatro@Cabrillo: Arts Adventures
The San Pedro Waterfront Arts District invites the community to join us at the next chapter of a new arts education series at the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium called Cuatro@Cabrillo: Arts Adventures for the Culturally Curious. Join arts scholar Gregorio Luke as he leads us through three films by Oscar winning Mexican directors in seminars designed to promote a deeper appreciation of the arts of Mexico.
The first movie in the 2019 film seminar series is GRAVITY by Alfonso Cuarón on Sunday, January 27th, 2019, 3:30pm. Cuarón confronts the extraordinary challenge of recreating a world without gravity, starring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney. Cuatro@Cabrillo film seminar ticket donations are $15 for general admission and $35 for VIP tickets. VIP tickets include an exclusive reception with Gregorio Luke, limited VIP reserved seating and free parking. Tickets HERE.
On Thursday, January 17th, 2019 6:00pm – 9:00 pm Mexican film fans can also participate in a very special Potluck Film Salon at the home of Gregorio and Lyndee Luke. Gregorio will screen a relevant Alfonso Cuarón film and lead a discussion about Cuaron’s work. You are encouraged to show off your Mexican culinary skills by bringing a savory dish to share with the other guests. Ticket donations are $45 and are limited to 25 patrons. They can be purchased with the Cuatro@Cabrillo films HERE.
The 2019 film seminar schedule is:
GRAVITY by Alfonso Cuarón, Sunday, January 27th, 2019, 3:30pm. A movie in which Cuarón confronts the extraordinary challenge of recreating a world without gravity.
BIRDMAN by Alejandro Gonzalez Iñárritu, Sunday, March 24th, 2019, 3:30pm. Perhaps the best film expression of magical realism, a literary movement that defined Latin American Literature.
SHAPE OF WATER by Guillermo del Toro, Sunday, May 19th, 2019, 3:30pm. Del Toro demonstrates a deep knowledge of the Monster genre but also the courage to transform it.

Monitoring Gray Whale Migration-Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
2019-01-29 19:30 - 21:00 | John M. Olguin Auditorium, 3720 Stephen M. White Dr. , San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
American Cetacean Society Lecture
The American Cetacean Society/LA Chapter offers free presentations on whale research and conservation on the last Tuesday of every month in the John M. Olguin Auditorium.
For more information and scheduled speakers, please visit the ACS-LA website.
Regina Guazzo of the U.S. Navy will talk about her work monitoring the gray whale migration off the coast of California. She did this study while working on a Ph.D. at Scripps Institute of Oceanography.

Lunar New Year Festival-Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
2019-02-02 15:00 - 19:00 | 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.
