To redeem any of the offers below, admission must be bought onsite.
Discounts cannot be combined with any other coupons or offers. We cannot accept coupons for the Chula Vista Nature Center.
Happy Hour - 50% OFF!
Happy Hour Discount
Visit the Living Coast Wednesday through Friday after 3:00 PM and receive 50% off your admission! No coupon necessary. Mention the Happy Hour promo at the front desk to receive the discount.
Discount can only be applied to full-price adult ($20) or full-price child ($15) tickets. Discount cannot be combined with any other offer. Tickets cannot be purchased online. Price differences will not be honored for tickets purchased in advance. Offer valid from 3 – 5 PM, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Military
- Active, Retired, or Veteran Military receive 20% off your admission price! Just show your DEERS or Veteran’s card at the front desk.
- Family members of Military receive 20% off admission price with their DEERS card.
First Responders
- First Responders, including police, paramedics, and firefighters receive 20% off your admission when you show your badge or First Responder ID at the front desk!
- All family members of First Responders get 20% off when accompanied by First Responders.
Groups
Groups of 20 or more can receive a 20% discount on admission. The total must be paid in one transaction to qualify for the discount.
Group rate can only be applied to full-price tickets. It cannot be combined with any other discount.
Please call (619) 409-5900 for more info.
Museums for All (EBT)
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2025
The Living Coast Discovery Center is a proud Museums for All member, allowing guests with an EBT (Electronic Benefit Transfer) card to purchase general admission tickets for $3.
Museums for All Tickets: $3 admission per person for up to 4 people per EBT card.
Note: Current EBT card must be presented at entry with valid matching ID.
People with Disabilities
Adults and children with disabilities receive a 20% discount on their admission and one complimentary attendant ticket. We offer one (1) complimentary Attendant Ticket per paid person with disabilities (children two (2) and under are not part of this program).
Our shuttle is ADA-accessible. We have two (2) wheelchairs available for check-out (license or ID will be held until wheelchair is returned). We also have private restrooms available for those who need them. Please ask our front desk for more details or call our mainline (619) 409-5900 for any other accommodations.
AAA Members
Get 20% off your admission with your valid AAA card and a photo ID!
Sweetwater Authority
Sweetwater Authority customers are eligible to receive a bill credit for the cost of one (1) adult admission ($20.00) See rebate form for additional details. Rebate funded by Sweetwater Authority.
Service Animals:
Service animals are allowed on the Living Coast Discovery Center grounds with some restrictions. Service animals are restricted from visiting the Shorebird Aviary. Restrictions are subject to change at the discretion of the Living Coast Discovery Center staff.
Check in with your service animal at the front desk to review specific requirements and register your service animal if qualified under the guidelines of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Call (619) 409-5900 if you have any questions.
The Living Coast Discovery Center is a smoke-free environment. The use of tobacco products of any kind is not permitted on the property.
Guests must be at least 16 years of age to visit the center without adult supervision. If you are 15 or under you must be accompanied by an adult at least 18 years of age.
View our Visiting Guidelines here.