Daily Schedule

Every day, enjoy docent-led public feedings and learn about the ecosystems and animals represented in our tanks.
12:00 PM Public Feeding | 1:30 PM Public Feeding | 3:00 PM Public Feeding

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Quest: Discovery Labs – Squid Dissection Jan. 27th & 28th, 2026

Central Coast Aquarium 50 San Juan St, Avila Beach
Quest Discovery Labs

If your child loves learning with their hands and exploring new textures (especially squishy, slimy ones!), then this program is for them. We are excited to offer our beloved Squid […]

$20.00

Quest: Discovery Lab – Tidepool Explorers Jan. 27th & 28th, 2026

Central Coast Aquarium 50 San Juan St, Avila Beach
Quest Discovery Labs

Did you know that over ½ of the earth’s oxygen comes from plankton? These microscopic organisms also play a critical role in ocean food webs. Join us as we take […]

$20.00

Quest: Discovery Lab – Jr. Aquarist Jan. 27th, 2026

Central Coast Aquarium 50 San Juan St, Avila Beach
Quest Discovery Labs

Quest: Discovery Labs Jr. Aquarists Jan. 27th, 2026 Program Info $20 for one participating child.All programs take place promptly from 10:00AM-11:00AM.Doors open at 9:45AM for check-in.Please arrive before 10:00AM to help […]

Science After Dark, Feat. Pete Kelley

Central Coast Aquarium 50 San Juan St, Avila Beach

Featured Speaker: Pete Kelley, Avila Beach Historian.
Poster Presentations by Local Researchers:
1. Patterns of Black Abalone Habitat Use Across Crevice Characteristics and Predator Presence.
2. Effects of Sediment Grain Size and Shell Length on the Burial Rates of Pismo Clams in the Monterey Bay.