Heal the Bay Aquarium
museumPublic marine education center and aquarium located beneath the Santa Monica Pier, showcasing local marine life and offering interactive tidepool exhibits, school programs, and volunteer activities. Operated by the nonprofit Heal the Bay, it is known for community outreach, environmental education, and beach conservation efforts in Los Angeles County.
Upcoming Events (9)
New Heal the Bay Volunteer Orientation
Join Heal the Bay at the Aquarium in Los Angeles for a volunteer orientation to learn how you can help protect the ocean, meet like-minded wavemakers, and start taking action through hands-on conservation efforts.
FREE AQUARIUM DAY 3.14.2026
Heal the Bay invites the public to Free Aquarium Day as the LA aquarium begins reopening after flood damage. Explore exhibits, learn about recovery efforts, and support the community’s push to reopen the aquarium—family-friendly, all ages.
Tidepool Bioblitz with UCLA
Join Heal the Bay and UCLA researchers for a hands-on tidepool bioblitz to observe intertidal ecology, contribute to community science, and learn field methods along the coastal rocks of Los Angeles.
MPA Watch Community Science Training
Join Heal the Bay for a hands-on MPA Watch community-science training, teaching volunteers how to collect data to support Marine Protected Areas and coastal conservation in Los Angeles.
March Nothin’ But Sand Beach Clean Up
Join Heal the Bay for the March Nothin’ But Sand Beach Cleanup at Toes Beach in Los Angeles. Help remove litter, protect wildlife, and connect with fellow volunteers in a family-friendly outdoor conservation effort along the coastline.
April Nothin’ But Sand Beach Clean Up
Join Heal the Bay for Earth Month’s Nothin But Sand Beach Clean Up at Santa Monica Beach, gathering volunteers to remove debris, protect wildlife, and keep the iconic shoreline pristine.
MPA Watch Community Science Training
Join Heal the Bay for a hands-on MPA Watch community science training in Los Angeles, where volunteers learn data collection methods to monitor Marine Protected Areas and support local ocean conservation efforts.
2026 Bring Back the Beach Gala
An elegant fundraising gala hosted by Heal the Bay in Los Angeles celebrating ocean conservation with stories, dinner, and opportunities to support protecting beaches and marine life.
MPA Watch Community Science Training
Join Heal the Bay for a hands-on MPA Watch training session that teaches volunteers how to collect data to monitor Marine Protected Areas, supporting local conservation efforts around Los Angeles.