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Living Coast Discovery Center

Sea Turtles, Hawks, Sharks & More on San Diego Bay

The Living Coast Discovery Center is a nonprofit zoo and aquarium uniquely set on San Diego Bay. Visitors enjoy up-close animal encounters with endangered green sea turtles, shorebirds, hawks, owls, sharks, stingrays, jellies and more. Uniquely located on the Sweetwater Marsh National Wildlife Refuge. Follow us @thelivingcoast on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! 

Neighborhood: South Bay

1000 Gunpowder Point Drive
Chula Vista, CA 91910

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Contact Info

(619) 409-5900
info@thelivingcoast.org

Hours

Daily: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Closed Christmas
Thanksgiving

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What You'll Find:

  • Native San Diego animals and plants
  • A wildlife experience set against the backdrop of the San Diego Bay
  • Endangered species
  • Walking trails along San Diego Bay

Don't Miss:

  • Endangered green sea turtles
  • Shark and Ray touch pool
  • Giant Pacific octopus
  • Private Animal Encounters
  • Seasonal wildlife camps for kids

More Information

  • Destination Weddings
  • Weddings
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Ocean View
  • Outdoor

What You'll Find:

  • Native San Diego animals and plants
  • A wildlife experience set against the backdrop of the San Diego Bay
  • Endangered species
  • Walking trails along San Diego Bay

Don't Miss:

  • Endangered green sea turtles
  • Shark and Ray touch pool
  • Giant Pacific octopus
  • Private Animal Encounters
  • Seasonal wildlife camps for kids

More Information

  • Destination Weddings
  • Weddings
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Ocean View
  • Outdoor
  • Kid Friendly
  • Tours
  • General Admission - Adult
  • General Admission - Child
  • General Admission - Senior
  • Waterfront

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