Admission Prices

Adults (13+)$20
Children (3-12)$15
Children (2 and under)Free!
Student Discount$20 $16
Senior Discount (Ages 65+)$20 $16


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Pre-purchased tickets are not required. You may purchase your tickets upon arrival.

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.


Animal Presentations

Eagles
Wednesday - Sunday at 10:30 AM

Signature Event - Eagles

Sharks & Rays
Wednesday - Sunday at 1:30 PM

Signature Event - Sharks & Rays

Sea Turtle
Wednesday - Sunday at 2:30 PM

Signature Event - Sea Turtle

Featured Upcoming Events:

Sweetwater Safari Hike

Join us every Saturday as we explore the Sweetwater Marsh Trail on the San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge! We will learn about the history of the Sweetwater Marsh, the
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Living Coast Discovery Center, 1000 Gunpowder Point Dr.
Chula Vista, CA 91910 United States
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Compost Workshop

Compost Workshops Offered every Sunday at 11:30 AM. Composting turns organic waste that would end up in a landfill into nutrient-rich soil. Lower your carbon footprint, divert waste, and enhance
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Sweetwater Safari Hike

Join us every Saturday as we explore the Sweetwater Marsh Trail on the San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge! We will learn about the history of the Sweetwater Marsh, the
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Living Coast Discovery Center, 1000 Gunpowder Point Dr.
Chula Vista, CA 91910 United States
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Bilingual Birding Hike

Join our Bilingual Bird Hike with Free Flight Bird Sanctuary on Mother Miguel Mountain Trail! Let's spot wildlife, discuss the Sweetwater Watershed, and learn why it's essential to keep our
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Mother Miguel, 2335 Paseo Veracruz
Chula Vista, CA 91914 United States
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View our full schedule of events.


Know Before You Go!

Parking Lot & Shuttle

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., take the first exit out of the traffic circle, and turn left into the parking lot. After parking, wait for the complimentary shuttle.

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Gift Shop & Payments

Gift Shop:
Our gift shop is open during regular business hours. We have items for everyone, including shirts, hats, toys, jewelry, trinkets, books, and more!

Payments:
We accept all major credit cards, cash, and contactless payment methods.

Membership

Become a Member!

Members receive free admission to the Living Coast. 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

View our Visiting Guidelines.