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Aquarium · Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

The Sea Center is the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History's sister campus, located on historic Stearns Wharf.

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Overview

About Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

This interactive regional aquarium offers close encounters with marine animals from the Santa Barbara Channel. Guests can explore exhibits like the Marine Mammal Mezzanine, Shark Cove, Intertidal Wonders, and the Wet Deck. Visitors can see a life-sized Gray Whale model, Moon Jellies, a California Moray Eel, and the Two-spot Octopus.

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What’s included

moon jelliesCalifornia moray eeltwo-spot octopusgray whale modelmarine exhibits
  • members visit for free

as of September 2026 — verify on the operator’s site

Plan your visit

Hours
10:00-17:00; PH off

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