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3.0 of 5 stars.
Such a breathtaking view of La Jolla and the Scripps Pier.My son had fun playing the tide pool.
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
OVERRATED! Now that that's out of my system...I think the bottom line is that if you've been to a world class aquarium (i.e., The Atlantis in the Bahamas, the Jacques Cousteau Museum in Monaco), then...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Birch Aquarium is nestled in the breathtaking views of the coastline of La Jolla and the Scripps Pier. Only being $9 to get in for students, the Aquarium makes for a cheap and interesting way to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Exhibit: 3Value: 5Service: 3I haven't been here in many years, so I thought it would warrant a review after going this afternoon. The drive to the aquarium is just the start to a fun adventure. This...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
$9 with a student ID. The first half was good. The second part needed some more excitement, it was all about global warming and one game they had said carrots and bunnies are bad because they emit...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not too much to look at. I could probably take a glimpse at everything in less than 25 minutes. But still interesting, nonetheless.Why I give it a bad rating is because of my experience with the...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I must be spoiled but I figure San Diego could offer a better aquarium than say, Long Beach. After dropping $12 to get in, the exhibit is only 30 ft long...if that. Well maybe it's a little longer...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for a fieldtrip a long time ago and it was really neat. My favorite part of the aquarium was all the seahorses they housed. There were so many different kinds. I could watch them all day.
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The aquarium is quite small once you go inside. When you visit the aquarium, it might last less than a 2 hour visit. The tanks are filled with many exciting animals. The right side of the aquarium is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent small aquarium. Great way to spend a morning or afternoon with the kids, at a reasonable price. For an expanded full-day experience, you'll have to make your way to Monterey.
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First, I need to emphasize that the Birch Aquarium is an excellent place for kids of all ages. I had not been to the aquarium in a few years and I must say, it has changed for the better. On one side...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Marine Biology aint just the perfect name 4 the all-mermade p**nsite imma start up after movin out next year, its also what goes down 24/7 at this place. i always liked fish and actualy used 2 have a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really would have given Birch 3 1/2 stars. Yelp yelp yelp...when O when will we have the ability to give 1/2 stars!! Because there are definitely highlights and lowlights to my experience. But as...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
What they have is great, it's just so small and disappointing. You're done walking it in a half hour. It makes me want to fly all the way to Atlanta just to check out a substancial aquarium.
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Aquarium was kind of small but they had cool jelly fishes, sharks, tree frogs, a huge lobster, a shark egg with a shark moving inside, SEA DRAGONS!!!! and much more. I've never seen or heard of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I took my son to the Birch Aquarium yesterday, I actually expected much better. It is small but still good for its size. I love the octupus tank and the jellyfish were beautiful. They have a tank...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Loved it on a Saturday, but remember to look down as you walk around because I almost stepped on a few little ones who were mesmerized by the likes of jellyfish, seahorses, a giant octopus, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My thoughts on the Birch Aquarium may be slightly biased since I grew up going to the Monterey Bay Aquarium up in Northern California and I thought that place was the coolest thing ever. They had...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm sure people won't like my two star review of the Birth Aquarium, but just like what the rating guide says: "Meh. I've experienced better."Just like normal expectations of any child-friendly...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"UNDER THE SEA, UNDER THE SEA, DARLING IT'S BETTER, DOWN WHERE IT'S WETTER, TAKE IT FROM ME!" - Little MermaidI really have a good time at museums, aquariums, and zoos and I have lived in San Diego...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love fishies and a lot of other sea life and I always find looking at them to be so interesting. I even like to take the time to look and admire the ugly looking things because it's just so...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It only took us about an hour to make our way through this small aquarium. I've been to many aquariums and I can say that this one did have some fish I've never seen before. That leafy sea dragon...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Scripps aquarium is a beautiful destination for anyone who loves to learn about fish, the ocean and our environment. They seem to be continually adding new exhibits and figuring out new ways to make...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The main objective of taking my 2 year old niece, Michellyn, to the Birch Aquarium was to peak her already curious mind and immerse her in an educational environment but, to also reconnect with fond...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Large Aquarium displaying marine fish. Most local to the California coast. The also have a section of exotic type fish and what not.The other half of the aquarium is an educational center discussion...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It was much smaller than I expected. I think it took about 45 minutes to see the place. My oldest loved it, but I was a little disappointed.
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love doing fun things that also provide some sort of education. Zoo: been there. Sea World: meh, done that. Birch Aquarium? Amazing! I can't believe I've lived in San Diego most of my life and never...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for kids and adults. I was expecting it to be bigger, but it definitely didn't disappoint. Lots of find the fish type stations :)
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic small aquarium! It was a rainy day adventure with my mom. It was packed, parking was rough, but it was worth it. The crowd actually flows through at a reasonable pace, and most of crowd was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It is a small aquarium but quite well kept. We were considering SeaWorld for the day but I didn't feel like running all over a hectic park and rushing to make sure we saw everything. The size of the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say? Birch is a pretty small aquarium. I can't complain b/c it was free for me...but in comparison to the one in Long Beach, Birch really can't compete. Great place to take a date or the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a gem. It's a great little aquarium with an extensive display of all the varieties of fish that can be found in California and Baja. It's amazing what is in our ocean! Kids and adults...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've visited Birch Aquarium three times now and my third visit was the most memorable. The first time I went for a class field trip on a Saturday but did not appreciate much of it. The only thing cool...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A small but fun aquarium. They have a lot of local fish, so it's interesting to see whats swimming around in our backyard. The exhibits aren't overly fancy. There is one large tank decked out with...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here on Saturday with my teenage daughter and we had an OK time. I would have to say that the biggest turn-off for me is people who can't control their children and well, the children...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to kill some time if you're into marine life and checking out some insane looking creatures of the sea.Its been awhile since I last went but I would love to go again.Kids love this place.
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The beauty of this place is the accessibility. Moms with kid(s) and stroller(s) will know how great it is when you can keep your children all within 10 feet of you while still being able to let them...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Small aquarium, I found it kind of boring because of how small the aquarium was. The fish are taken care of pretty well, but I would hope so since the aquarium is so small. Other than that, not too...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Birch is not the behemoth aquarium like Monterrey or Sea World, and it's not quite the size of Long Beach. I can appreciate the little guys a bit more, as if you take your time, I believe this place...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The student ticket price of $8 seemed appropriate to me, considering the size of the aquarium and the interesting things we got to see inside. I have been lucky enough to pay a visit to the Monterey...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This aquarium sure is tiny and not very exciting. I think we spent a total of 15 minutes inside. But hey! I'm a fan of Scripps Institute and what they do.
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
High points include the sea dragons to the left of the entrance and view from the deck/ childrens tide pool areas outside. Lots of parking too. Plenty of places for children to explore. A teenager...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Birch Aquarium is nothing like Sea World. I think if you keep that in mind you will appreciate this aquarium for what it is- a small educational center for kids. It is far less expensive than Sea...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My friend is going to UCSD in September, so we went down there so she could get a feel for the place. I LOVE all aquariums and zoos! I get really excited from seeing all the animals, so when i found...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Spoiled, spoiled, spoiled are we having been to Monterey Bay Aquarium so many times and realizing that it really is a wonderful establishment. Birch Aquarium, what you got on MBA? HUH? You got some...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So this past weekend was friggin hot! I decided to take my little girl to La Jolla to beat the heat and go see the "fisheys" as she puts it over at Scripps Aquarium. Now mind you, I haven't been to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the aquarium.This aquarium does not have much selections here but I love going to the tide pool area and overlook the ocean . You can see the coral reefs and whales sometimes (only when you get...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I concur...don't pay full price.I also had a buy one get one coupon, but i'm glad i did.We were pretty disappointed because of the size.There really isn't that much there. You walk through it...and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A nice Aquarium....but not a lot to it. Your money is much better spent at Sea World...than here.I would definitely recommend looking for a discount coupon. Try the Entertainment Book.Nice....but your...
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I went to UCSD and am very familiar with the shot of the large tank of the Birch Aquarium on on-campus television. Even though I lived so close to it, I never visited the aquarium until recently. Bank...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Overheard at the aquarium:Nerdy Pre-pubescent Teenager 1: "Check it out: once an alpha male obtains dominance, it will change colors." Geeky Pre-pubescent Teenager 2: "Uh..huh-huh. Do you really...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We've been here a couple of times. The first time we were disappointed considering the price and how little time we were there. That was quite a few years ago, the kids were little and not all that...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Despite its learned reputation, the Scripps Institution's aquarium is not a good aquarium and it's certainly not an adult aquarium. It's a shallow aquarium, a wading pool, designed for kids.
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My 7 year old loved it so I guess I like it. I wouldn't come here if I didn't have a child -- no way! This isn't the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Basically, I was done within 30 mins and it wasn't all that...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't remember the aquarium being so small. The last time I was there was back in '97. You'd think San Diego, of all places, would have a larger aquarium. Oh, wait, that's Sea World.Irregardless, my...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Three stars if you're a child under 10. Total bummer, avoid if you're an adult without young children to entertain. Not a grown up attraction.
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
sigh. total bummer for any san diego native who grew up going to the old scripps aquarium. The old aquarium as I recall was a magical salty, damp wooden/concrete building with the tidepools at the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm in town from Austin and from the stinky reviews I expected to be bored and then leave shortly after. instead I really enjoyed the aquarium and so did my daughter. The Octopus put on a show for...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Given that I am from The Bay and if I were to go to an aquarium, I would go to Monterey, this Birch aquarium just doesn't compare. I went with my friends who needed something to do on a rainy day in...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Be Careful Parking Your Car!The parking here sucks. The spots are very narrow. The guy painting the white lines to separate each car stall must have been either, drunk or quite the prankster. My car...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
pros...great place to learn about the sea/ocean, and all its wonders. and it's set upon some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. all this and it's under $20 to get in? omg, education, fun...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
While nowhere near the prestige of the Monterey Bay Aquarium nor the grandeur of the Georgia Aquarium, the Birch Aquarium is definitely one of my favorite aquariums of all time. Its humble size,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a wonderful aquarium that is located on a coastal bluff overlooking La Jolla Shores beach. The surrounding area is beautiful and breathtaking. Although the aquarium is small, it has a great...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This aquarium is such a cute, no frills (and medium sized thrills), family oriented kind of place. My husband warned me...we might have to go through it twice to kill time.But I was pleasantly...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's a really small aquarium, but I think it might be just the perfect size for my kidlet. We got there around 4:15 and it closes around 5:00 so I don't think we got to see all of the exhibits.Also, I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3 1/2 stars.Maybe I'm spoiled by all the aquariums I've been to but Birch is much smaller and more limited than what I'm used to from an aquarium. We enjoyed the exhibits that they did have, but I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I enjoy fish, as you can see from my sushi reviews, but not just eating them. This place is kinda small compared to the Long Beach Aquarium but it definitely has a nice selection and it's done well...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Perfect place to go if you want to kill a couple of hours.. very informative exhibit on global warming (it was like walking through Al Gore's powerpoint slides from "Inconvenient Truth". Fishtanks...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really enjoy Birch. From the student and military discounts, to the fish and the ocean views, this is the best spot to learn about and see various wildlife. I've been here a couple of times, mostly...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is pretty cool. I love aquariums. They have a place to pet the animals and it has nice view over San Diego. The only draw is that its too small, but they have some fish that other places...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Where else do you get to pet a real live shark? I went to Birch Aquarium last week during "Shark Week" and it was AWESOME! Although it's on the small side, I was pleased with the activities, wildlife,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice crushed penny machine.Very pretty scenery in the back. You will leave knowing more about the sea then when you came in.
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm spoiled by Monterey massive Aquarium (they have penguins and otters), but Scripps is a wonderful little gem of its own (and a steal at 8 bucks.) The tanks are organized by location so It's a trip...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely more of a learning aquarium with half of the space being more science lab and reading related rather than having any extensive collection. Great if the company you're with has the patience...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best perks of being a student at UCSD is the little discount you get at the Birch Aquarium :) It's a really cute aquarium and you can probably finish it in an hour but I spent like.. 2-3...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My niece loved it, so I'm happy to have spent an hour watching her interact with marine life and hopefully she'll love it and learn how cool these animals are later in life (2 might be a little...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Birch Aquarium is a tiny fun spot that will cover a good one to two hours of your day. Don't expect it to be a grand ol' aquarium, but do expect lots of kids and students (and fish). If you're a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This aquarium is pretty tiny compared to some of the ones up North (like the Academy of Sciences one and Monterey), but is very charming in its own way. All the write-ups on the tanks are informative...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For some reason I love coming here on my birthday. This Aquarium is not gigantic, in fact, it is a bit disappointing after having gone the Monterrey Bay Aquarium. This aquarium is pretty pricey, but...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
These reviews in San Diego stress me out. Whereas I'm normally the 200th person to review something in San Francisco and the judge, jury, and executioner have already decided the Yelp fate of the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The world-famous Scripps Institute offers a wonderful aquarium that you must visit if in the area. Not quite as fancy as the Monterrey Bay Aquarium, but incredibly informative because of the amazing...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i was pleasantly surprised to find that, for their size, birch has a pretty good collection of exotic fish. the wolf eel exhibit is pretty cool!! they have seasonal "special" exhibits, and when i...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm somewhat of a nerd when it comes to sea life .. so, when I find myself surrounded by all these fish, sea horses, jellyfish, sea urchins, etc. and countless little factoids about their habitats,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i can't even count the number of hours and days i have spent here.....it was always a cool solo hangout place for me on a hot summer day...."look at the pretty fishy wishy fishy~!"
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Although it's pretty small, cheap to get in especially for students...I think it's six bucks or under. As a lover of marine life, it's always nice for me to go wandering through the tanks and reading...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2006
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If you are looking for a massive variety of sea creatures, you will be highly disappointed by this place.This aquarium is small, probably the smallest I've ever been to.That being said, if you are...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/15/2005
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I have always loved going to the aquarium. It is a great way to spend the day, or even a few hours. It is great to get away and explore all the different parts of aquatic life. I love going with a ...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/23/2005
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The Birch Aquarium is wonderful and children especially will enjoy it. It's also a great value for your money. But if you've been to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, you may be a bit disappointed. Still, if...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/08/2005
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This is a great place to take a youngster on a hot day. It is covered and cool near the beach. I like to take my baby there because it is protected from the sun rays and because she just LOVES those...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/04/2005
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Aquariums are my favorite type of museum to visit. This aquarium has many tanks of beautiful fish, ugly fish, scary fish and plenty of other sea life. They also have good explanations of the fish an...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/03/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
informative - fun and educational. Great real estate location and view.
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2005
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