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Grunion Runs | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, San Pedro
April 3 – June 30: Watch grunion come ashore during a staff-led beach observation at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium. Each evening includes entry to the aquarium, a short film, a hatching experience, and a beach-side grunion watch.
Grunion Runs | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, San Pedro
April 3 – June 30: Watch grunion come ashore during a staff-led beach observation at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium. Each evening includes entry to the aquarium, a short film, a hatching experience, and a beach-side grunion watch.
Meet the Grunion – Fishtival | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, San Pedro
May 2: Hatch grunion eggs, touch tidepool animals, and head to the beach to watch a real grunion run.
Grunion Runs | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, San Pedro
April 3 – June 30: Watch grunion come ashore during a staff-led beach observation at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium. Each evening includes entry to the aquarium, a short film, a hatching experience, and a beach-side grunion watch.
Grunion Runs | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, San Pedro
April 3 – June 30: Watch grunion come ashore during a staff-led beach observation at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium. Each evening includes entry to the aquarium, a short film, a hatching experience, and a beach-side grunion watch.
CMA Grand Opening | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, San Pedro
April 18: Celebrate a grand reopening with tours, puppet shows, and ocean exhibits. Kids can explore marine life and enjoy hands-on activities and a beach cleanup.
Meet the Grunion | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, San Pedro
April 3: Watch grunion come up on the beach to spawn during a nighttime program at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium. An auditorium presentation on grunion biology and mating rituals is followed by a guided beach observation. Warm clothing and a flashlight are recommended.
Grunion Runs | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, San Pedro
April 3 – June 30: Watch grunion come ashore during a staff-led beach observation at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium. Each evening includes entry to the aquarium, a short film, a hatching experience, and a beach-side grunion watch.
Whale Fiesta | Cabrillo Aquarium, San Pedro
February 1: Celebrate the migration of the Pacific gray whale and the beginning of the whale watch season. It's a family day filled with activities and exhibits for all including games, arts and crafts, puppet shows, expert guest lecturers, and festive music.
Sea Scare at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
October 18: Experience Cabrillo Marine Aquarium’s Sea Scare: Siren’s Curse with haunted trails, carnival games, crafts, trunk or treat, and a costume contest.
California Seaweed Festival | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium | San Pedro
October 11: Dive into ocean fun at the California Seaweed Festival with seaweed crafts, live music, mermaids, touch tanks, and science talks at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium. FREE!
Shark Week at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium in San Pedro
July 13-19: Celebrate Shark Week with hands-on activities, fun facts, and ocean learning all about sharks and their role in the ecosystem. Activities run daily in the Exploration Center.
Fishtival / KCRW Summer Nights at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium in San Pedro
June 13: Dance by the sea, touch sharks, and witness wild grunion spawn on the sand. DJs, food trucks, and ocean fun go late into the night.
Gotta Catch ‘Em All at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium in San Pedro
June 7: Hunt for ocean-inspired Pokémon at this science-meets-cosplay celebration with scavenger hunts, photo ops, and collectible cards.
Earth Day at Cabrillo Aquarium
April 19: Beach cleanup, recycled crafts, native garden restoration, local artisan market, and food trucks—celebrate Earth Day with fun and purpose!
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