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.
Kids Free October is back!
October 1 – 31, 2024
Kids 12 and under enjoy FREE* admission at the Living Coast Discovery Center and other select art, cultural, and science museums and historical sites in San Diego County.
Learn more and download your Kids Free coupon today!
*This offer allows one child (12 & under) to get FREE admission with one full-price paid adult. Coupons must be presented at the ticket counter and cannot be combined with other offers. No more than two free kids per transaction. Children must be accompanied by an adult during the visit. Kids Free in October coupon is valid October 1-31, 2024. Kids Free San Diego offers vary by participating partners.
Become a Member!
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:
Bilingual Bat Hike at Bernardo Bay Trails
Join us for a twilight bat hike in the beautiful Bernardo Bay area near Lake Hodges. Guides from San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy and the Living Coast Discovery Center will
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Vermicomposting Workshop
Offered the last Sunday of every month at 11:30 AM. Vermicomposting uses worms to convert waste into fertilizer for your garden! This course will teach you how you can get
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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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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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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.
