Summer Camp: Midnight Magic
Journey into the deep, dark midnight zone to uncover strange animals and extreme survival
strategies. Ages 5-10.
Journey into the deep, dark midnight zone to uncover strange animals and extreme survival
strategies. Ages 5-10.
Dive to the deepest parts of the ocean to meet bizarre, resilient animals from Earth’s most extreme habitats, like deep sea vents and trenches! Ages 5-10.
Nautical Night: Learn about sailing, boating, and navigating our local waters. Don’t miss your chance to learn, mingle, and explore the aquarium after hours!
Discover the ocean’s deepest secrets as we venture 36,000 feet to the bottom of the seafloor. Join our scientific explorers to discover new species of the deep! Ages 11-14.
Science After Dark is a lecture series at the Central Coast Aquarium. An evening for those 18 and older, held on the last Tuesday of each month.
This fun and educational program is designed specifically for children ages 2-5 and their guardians. Each program focuses on a unique ocean animal with activities designed to encourage kindergarten readiness skills including fine motor skills, counting, and shape/color/pattern recognition.
Designed for students ages 5–12, Coastal Quest is a weekly Aquarium program that enriches at-home learning through hands-on STEM activities, outdoor exploration, and creative projects focused on marine ecosystems, ocean animals, and environmental stewardship.
This fun and educational program is designed specifically for children ages 2-5 and their guardians. Each program focuses on a unique ocean animal with activities designed to encourage kindergarten readiness skills including fine motor skills, counting, and shape/color/pattern recognition.
Designed for students ages 5–12, Coastal Quest is a weekly Aquarium program that enriches at-home learning through hands-on STEM activities, outdoor exploration, and creative projects focused on marine ecosystems, ocean animals, and environmental stewardship.
Join us for CATCH 2026, the Central Coast Aquarium's premier annual fundraising gala. This unforgettable evening will bring together community leaders, business owners, philanthropists, and ocean enthusiasts in support of the Aquarium's mission to inspire ocean stewardship through education, conservation, and community engagement.
This fun and educational program is designed specifically for children ages 2-5 and their guardians. Each program focuses on a unique ocean animal with activities designed to encourage kindergarten readiness skills including fine motor skills, counting, and shape/color/pattern recognition.
Designed for students ages 5–12, Coastal Quest is a weekly Aquarium program that enriches at-home learning through hands-on STEM activities, outdoor exploration, and creative projects focused on marine ecosystems, ocean animals, and environmental stewardship.