Sights · Our pick in California
Birch Aquarium at Scripps
Scripps’ public aquarium
The public aquarium of Scripps in La Jolla, with seadragons and The Axolotl’s Garden.
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About Birch Aquarium at Scripps
Birch Aquarium at Scripps, in La Jolla, brings ocean science to life with tanks, exhibitions and daily activities. Its current exhibition, The Axolotl’s Garden (El Jardín del Ajolote), tells the story of the endangered axolotl and other species of Mexico and Baja California. It opens 9am–5pm; buying tickets online saves money.
Our take
- Ocean science
- The Axolotl’s Garden
- 9am–5pm
- Address
- 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, CA 92037
La Jolla, California - Website
- aquarium.ucsd.edu
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Birch Aquarium at Scripps before you go.
Last checked: October 2026 How we choose
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