Admission Prices
Adults (13+) | $20 |
Children (3-12) | $15 |
Children (2 and under) | Free! |
Student Discount | |
Senior Discount (Ages 65+) |
Advance tickets or reservations are not required. Click here to view discounts, offers, & accommodations
Adults and children with disabilities receive a 20% discount on their admission and one complimentary attendant ticket. Accessible parking is available. Please call (619) 409-5900 for more information.
Membership
If you love your visit and want to come back again and again, you can apply the cost of your total admission to any level membership at the Living Coast!
Individual | $49 |
Dual | $89 |
Household | $149 |
Animal Presentations
Eagles
Wednesday - Sunday at 10:30 AM
Sharks & Rays
Wednesday - Sunday at 1:30 PM
Sea Turtle
Wednesday - Sunday at 2:30 PM
Featured Upcoming Events:
Team Up to Clean Up: Pepper Park
Join us for a Team Up to Clean Up event at Pepper Park and help us protect and care for our coastal environment! Participants will pick up trash throughout the
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National City, CA 91950 United States
Earth Day Celebration
Join us in celebrating Earth Day at the Living Coast Discovery Center, where you can find educational Discovery Tables, arts and crafts, and animal encounters! All activities are included with
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Chula Vista, CA 91910 United States
Earth Day Celebration
Join us in celebrating Earth Day at the Living Coast Discovery Center, where you can find educational Discovery Tables, arts and crafts, and animal encounters! All activities are included with
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Chula Vista, CA 91910 United States
Trail to Bay Bilingual Birding Hike: Tijuana Estuary
Tijuana Estuary Trail Hike Join us for a bilingual (English/Spanish) birding hike as we explore the Tijuana Estuary! The Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve is a marsh land located
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View our full schedule of events.
What To Know Before Your Visit
Parking Lot & Shuttle:
Our free parking lot is located west of the corner of Bay Blvd. and E St. in Chula Vista. Turn onto Gunpowder Point Dr., then take the first exit out of the traffic circle, and turn left into the parking lot. After parking, wait for the complimentary shuttle.
DIRECTIONS
Gift Shop:
Pardon our appearance! Our gift shop is currently under construction. It is open to guests but has temporary fixtures.
Payments:
We accept all major credit cards, cash, and all contactless forms of payment.
Members:
Members receive free admission to the Living Coast. Purchase your membership online before visiting thelivingcoast.org/memberships.
View our Visiting Guidelines.
Please note:
The Shorebird Aviary is temporarily closed.