EXPERIENCES
Open Now
Discover the science behind the extraordinary natural events we have experienced in Santa Cruz County, the solutions available to our community, and how you can help make them happen.
Aquarium
Get right up next to more than twenty tanks showcasing Monterey Bay species. Touch a shark, sea stars, anemones, hermit crabs, and more.
Photo Credit: Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel
Open Tuesday – Sunday, 10 AM – 4 PM
Fall Closure: Tuesday, September 3 – Friday, September 6, 2024
VISIT
Seymour Marine Discovery Center
100 McAllister Way
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Events Included with Admission
Join us for Blue Innovation on October 6, 2024!
Are you passionate about protecting our ocean and water sources? Join us from 11 AM – 3:30 PM outside at the Seymour Marine Discovery Center for a day full of inspirational outdoor exhibits and lightning talks from researchers, nonprofits, and businesses who are tackling water and ocean concerns. Enjoy food, live bands, and art from local artists as you learn about the newest research and technologies that are better helping us to understand the impacts of climate change on the oceans, our local coastlines, and global water sources. All Blue Innovation outdoor activities are open to the public, free to attend. Learn more and get your Blue Innovation FREE ticket for outdoor activities at bit.ly/bi24tix. Go here for Seymour Center’s daily admission rates.
Rent the Seymour Center
The Seymour Center is the perfect Santa Cruz venue for your private event. Our premiere oceanside venue in Santa Cruz County is great for weddings, meetings, conferences, parties, nonprofit fundraisers, and more.