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Californians have come out in force to celebrate Earth Day with special focus in 2018 on the Earth’s oceans and water bodies which make up approx. 75% of the planet’s surface.

California is lucky to have more than one aquarium offering year-round celebrating, educating and learning about the sea and its creatures. While more than 50% of residents live less than 50 miles from the Pacific Ocean, most of us don’t get a chance to see what lives within the sea. Aquariums to the rescue! More than a dozen aquariums in the state give residents & visitors opportunities to see sea life up close and personal.

SeeCalifornia.com spent Earth Day 2018 researching  what’s going on at California’s aquariums to pique your interest and help you plan your next great adventure!

California Aquarium Festivals & Events

This is a partial list of highlights. Click link above to “sea” more.

• AVILA BEACH: Central Coast Aquarium
  Sharks After Dark May 21, 2018
• LONG BEACH: Aquarium of the Pacific
  Urban Ocean Festival April 28-29
  Urban Ocean Cruise June 9, July 14, August 11, Sept.8
• LA JOLLA:  Birch Aquarium
  Green Flash Concert Series May-September
• MONTEREY: Monterey Bay Aquarium
  Dia del Nino April 29
• SAN DIEGO: SeaWorld
  Sesame Street Parade May 5 – Sept.2
  Fireworks Spectacular May 26 – 28, July 4, & Sept.1- 2
• SAN FRANCISCO: Steinhart Aquarium
  Big Bang Gala After Dark May 10
• SAN PEDRO: Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
  Grunion Fish-tival May 17
  World Oceans Day June 9
• SANTA BARBARA: Stearns Wharf Sea Center
  World Oceans Day Festival June 9
• SANTA MONICA: Santa Monica Pier Aquarium
  Bring Back the Beach Bash May 17
• VALLEJO: Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
  Sharks After Dark Sleepovers May 19, June 15, July 14, Aug.4