Admission Prices
Adults (13+) | $20 |
Children (3-12) | $15 |
Children (2 and under) | Free! |
Student | $16 |
Senior (Ages 65+) | $16 |
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.
Visit the Living Coast after 3:00 PM on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday, and receive 50% off admission!* Our Hoot-errific Happy Hour is only running through the end of March; be sure to visit soon! This is a great opportunity to spend an afternoon engaging with our animal ambassadors and learning about San Diego’s native wildlife. There is no need to purchase tickets in advance; simply let the front desk know while checking in that you’re visiting for our Happy Hour promo!
*Offer valid through March 29, 2024. Cannot be combined with any other offer, discount, or promotion. Tickets must be purchased at the Living Coast Discovery Center, discount will not be honored for online tickets. Discount will not be honored before 3:00 PM. Promotion is only available on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays in March.
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:
Trail to Bay: Grasslands Loop Bat Hike
Join us for an evening hike as we explore the Grasslands loop trail and search for local bat species! Located within the Mission Trails Regional Park, this trail showcases the
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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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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.