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Seymour Marine Discovery Center

Santa Cruz

Pet a swell shark and peek behind the curtain of real marine research at this hands-on science center backed by UC Santa Cruz. The touch pools and 30-minute guided tours bring Monterey Bay's underwater world to life.

Interactive exhibits
Touch pools
Family-friendly
UC research

Tips

🦈"you can literally touch a friendly swell shark"
🎀"Take the tour!" β€” the 30-min guided walks are worth it
🌊scenic coastal walking paths behind the building

Seymour Marine Discovery Center

100 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA

$9-$12

Upcoming at Seymour Marine Discovery Center

Saturday, Jun 13
Seymour Center: New Exhibit Celebrations

Seymour Center: New Exhibit Celebrations

June 13 at 10am

Step into science as it happens. This bilingual interactive hub serves up fresh UC Santa Cruz coastal research and community solutions, often within days of discovery.

Seaside Storytime

Seaside Storytime

June 13 at 10:30am

Little ones gather for ocean tales among real whale skeletons and touch tanks. Local booksellers curate eco-themed stories that spark curiosity about the sea and our planet.

Sunday, Jun 14
NEW Exhibit at the Seymour Marine Discovery Center, Grand Opening Weekend

NEW Exhibit at the Seymour Marine Discovery Center, Grand Opening Weekend

June 14 at 10am

Playful science hub bringing fresh-from-the-field UC Santa Cruz coastal research to life through hands-on bilingual exhibits and live demonstrations.