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Event Spaces

Facility Rentals

The Aquarium has two special event venues that can be combined with a tour of our Aquarium Exhibit Hall to make for a unique, one-of-a-kind, memorable event! The outdoor venue offers a stage area and access to electricity. In addition, your guests can pose near the gorgeous murals painted by artist, Colleen Gnos, and funded by the Avila Beach Community Foundation, the Coastal Commission and many other donors.

*Rental fees support the operation of the Central Coast Aquarium, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. From animal care to educational materials and volunteer development, funds are utilized in cultivating a community dedicated towards ocean stewardship. 

Outdoor Spaces

Ocean Discovery Park

Dinner event at the Ocean Discovery Park, Central Coast Aquarium's seaside patio event rental space.
Aquarium donors standing in front of deep sea diver mural painted by Colleen Gnos for the Central Coast Aquarium in Avlia Beach

Our new outdoor patio venue, the Ocean Discovery Park, is ready for your rental! We provide the ocean view and beautifully landscaped space. You can custom design your event the way you like by renting tables, chairs, lights, decorations, photo booths, DJs, dance floors and more. Up to 100 people can be seated for dinner in the patio.

Indoor Spaces

Aquarium Exhibit Hall

Large seagull mosaic on wall next to tidepool touch tanks at the Central Coast Aquarium in Avila.
Jellyfish tanks inside the Central Coast Aquarium's exhibit hall.
Three aquatic exhibits (shark touch tank, barnacles, and fish) at the Central Coast Aquarium in Avila.

Combine your event with a tour of Central Coast Aquarium’s Exhibit Hall for a truly memorable experience for you and your guests.

Upstairs Classroom

If a smaller, indoor venue is desired, our second-floor Classroom can accommodate 30 people with tables or 60 people in rows. This venue is popular as a birthday party venue for children…or the young at heart of any age!

Plan a Birthday
Blue shark themed birthday decorations for children's party at the Central Coast Aquarium in Avila Beach, CA.

Package Info

  • Options may include: Ocean Discovery Park, Upstairs Classroom, and the Aquarium’s Exhibit Hall.
  • No alcohol or smoking allowed. *Beer and wine are allowed with proper permitting

Rental Pricing

Pricing is determined by event.

Please contact us at info@centralcoastaquarium.com for more information.

Please contact hello@centralcoastaquarium.com with questions or reservations.