Sea Center Group Rates and FAQ
The information on this page is for self-guided group visits to the Sea Center, not school field trips or groups at the Museum.
Rates
- Adults / Seniors (18 or over): $11; Children / Teens (17 and under): $10
- Group rates are available to 10 or more people with a maximum of 30 people.
- All group rates must be paid by a single person; no individual charges, memberships, coupons, or free passes may be applied.
- To hold the desired date, we require a 10-person non-refundable deposit that must be made at the time of confirmation.
- Payment can be made with a credit card over the phone with the school and community programs specialist or Sea Center manager; invoices are available upon request and an email confirmation will be sent for all deposits and payments.
- All major credit cards are accepted. Admission is non-refundable but you may request a one-time reservation day change; however, reschedules are not guaranteed and subject to availability.
Dates Available
- June, August, and September: 10:00 AM–05:00 PM*
- October–May: Noon–05:00 PM*
- *All dates subject to staffing availability and anticipated crowds
Date Exclusions
- The month of July
- Holiday weekends (Friday–Monday)
- President’s Day
- Memorial Day
- Fiesta Friday
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas
- New Year’s Day
Requesting a Reservation
Ready to take advantage of our group rates? To start the process, please submit a request for a reservation at least two weeks in advance using our online request form for Sea Center self-guided groups.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Please have your group gather under the metal octopus sculpture on the wall just past the front doors. Have the group leader check in at the front desk to let us know everyone is here.
Private cars may park on Stearns Wharf (parking is free for the first 90 minutes). Buses may not enter the dolphin statue roundabout or drive onto Stearns Wharf so please instruct your bus to drop-off at the Chase Palm Park parking lot located at the intersection of Garden and Cabrillo (right next to the skate park along the ocean). Following drop-off, your group will need to walk to the Sea Center (generally takes around 10 to 15 minutes) and the bus driver will need to park in the designated bus parking area along the inland side of Cabrillo. Please let us know your intended transportation choice when you book.
The Sea Center is adjacent to a beautiful open public area on Stearns Wharf and food is available for purchase from other wharf merchants (no food is available at the Sea Center). You are also welcome to bring your own picnic but please be aware that the picnic area is open to the public and available on a first come, first served basis.
Of course! The Sea Center Store has great toys and gifts for all price ranges. Youth guests must be chaperoned and visit in groups of 10 or fewer. Depending on the group size there may be a time limit. Please time appropriately with bus pickup.
The Sea Center has two levels and an elevator. All exhibits are accessible for wheelchairs; however, the Sea Center does not have wheelchairs available for guest use. Learn more on our accessibility page.
Unless the number in your group increases or decreases drastically, there is no need to contact us. To receive the group discount, a minimum of 10 people are required and a maximum of 30 people are allowed.
We strongly suggest one adult chaperone for every five youth guests.
Still have questions? Contact us at seacenterbookings@sbnature2.org.
