Central Coast Aquarium — Attraction in Grover Beach

So here is how my experience went. From the outside it looks like it was half finished. So, my girlfriend and I walk in to see what this place is all about. Upon opening the doors we were greeted by a very friendly employee, so far so good... and then she said that our total was 16 dollars. I stood flabbergasted for about 5 seconds and paid the large admission so that we could enjoy the experience. As we turn the corner (after paying a whopping 16 dollars) we see what appears to be 3 Walmart brand two square foot tanks and a somewhat larger tank. The place looks like it was thrown together at the bottom of a basement. I was absolutely floored. I started laughing out loud that I had just paid to see less than what my local Petco has to offer. The worst excuse for an aquarium ever. We were out within 3 minutes and 46 seconds, and immediately burst into laughter. This place is a joke, don’t waste the energy to even think about going here. This...

Was really excited to come here but was very disappointed at our experience. We knew the hours were until 4pm and we got here at 345 and thought as long as we got here by 4 we would be good to go to have a nice experience with the kids and as soon as we walked in the door the lady said we only had 10 min. The place is very nice yet it’s only 2 rooms, I mean how long did they think we would be here. If they are going to rush people then the they should close doors at 330 so the last people could have a whole 30 min. I get it staff wants to go home but we came before they closed and was super upset that we were rushed so we paid and took a few pictures and left but no education on the local wildlife which is what I wanted for the kids. Left a donation on top of that because the sea life needs to be preserved regardless of the staff and our experience. Very...

Hosting our wedding reception at the Central Coast Aquarium was truly a dream come true! Working with Christy was an absolute pleasure. She was incredibly helpful in coordinating everything and worked seamlessly with our wedding planner to ensure everything was set up and taken down without a hitch.

The option to book a private tour during the event was a unique and special touch. The venue itself is breathtaking, and the raised cement area for the DJ was perfect. Overall, the aquarium made our wedding day something we never thought possible. We are eternally grateful to them for creating such an unforgettable experience.

Even if you’re not planning an event, we highly recommend visiting the Central Coast Aquarium. It’s a hidden gem and a truly...