Sights · Our pick in California
California Academy of Sciences
Aquarium, rainforest and planetarium
About California Academy of Sciences
The California Academy of Sciences is on the Music Concourse in Golden Gate Park, opposite the de Young museum, with an aquarium, a four-storey rainforest and a planetarium under one living roof.
Why it's on our list
- Aquarium
- Rainforest dome
- Planetarium
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with California Academy of Sciences before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from California Academy of Sciences are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Golden Gate Bridge4.3 miCycle 28 minCar or taxi 12 min
- Alcatraz4.6 miCycle 30 minCar or taxi 12 min