Admission Prices

Adults (13+)$20
Children (3-12)$15
Children (2 and under)Free!
Student Discount$20 $16
Senior Discount (Ages 65+)$20 $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.
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Two is better than one… BOGO is here!

Wednesday through Friday from 3:00-5:00 PM
September 4-6 & September 11- 13

Don’t let the back-to-school blues keep you down! Visit the Living Coast for our Buy One Get One free special! Purchase one full-priced admission to get the second free.

*Offer valid through September 13, 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 from September 4-13. Discount will be applied to ticket of equal or lesser value.

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

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:

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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Trail to Bay Hike: Watershed Walk at Tijuana River Valley Regional Park

Join us as we explore the watershed at the Tijuana River Regional Park. During this bilingual guided walk, you will learn about the plants, animals, and communities that live along
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Tijuana River Regional Park, Park 2721 Monument Road
San Diego, CA 92154 United States
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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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Pepper Park, 3299 Tidelands Ave
National City, CA 91950 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
Learn more »

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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.