Experience Marine Biology Through Interactive Coastal Exploration

Open Wednesday through Sunday | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Perched right on the bayfront in Alameda, this regional environmental center specializes in teaching families about marine biology and coastal ecosystems, and it offers free admission.

Interactive Aquariums: Houses an 800-gallon tank featuring native Bay fish, along with touch-screen exhibits and micro-aquariums.

Public Feeding Viewings: Schedules free, family-friendly live fish-feeding demonstrations where naturalists explain local marine food webs.

Beach Exploration: Directly adjoins a protected shoreline where kids can safely explore mudflats, view shorebirds, and search for crabs at low tide.

  • Location: 1252 McKay Ave, Alameda, CA 94501

  • Schedule: Open Wednesday through Sunday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

  • Phone: (510) 544-3187

  • Price: Free admission to the visitor center. (Note: There is a $5 parking fee at the adjacent regional shoreline lot on weekends and holidays during the peak season, but nearby street parking is free.)

Claudia Leiva