Contact Us

Visitor Information, Education Programs, Business Office: (831) 459-3800

Admissions Desk, Ocean Discovery Shop: (831) 459-3799

Membership, Sponsorship, or other Donation Information: (831) 459-4568

Facility Rentals Office: (831) 459-1578 or seymourfacilityrentals@ucsc.edu

Volunteer Office: (831) 459-3854

Media Inquiries: (831) 459-4352

Fax: (831) 459-1221

Mailing Address:
Seymour Marine Discovery Center
100 McAllister Way
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

The Seymour Marine Discovery Center is a community-supported marine science education center of the University of California, Santa Cruz.

Spotlight!

SCIENCE SUNDAY
July 21, 2019
1:30–2:30 PM
Join us for our upcoming Science Sunday, “Nest Watchers: Citizen Scientists Reveal New Information about Peregrine Falcons.”

SHARK SCIENCE WEEK
July 28–August 3, 2018
For a full week, the Seymour Center will celebrate sharks by revealing fascinating facts about these cartilaginous fishes. Shark touching pool open every day!

SANTA CRUZ MUNICIPAL WHARF EXPERIENCE
Now–August 24, 2019
Saturdays, 12–3 PM
Learn more about Monterey Bay, from a vantage point a half-mile out to sea, without ever leaving land!

YOUR DREAM WEDDING
Booking Now–July 2020
With breathtaking views of Monterey Bay and access to the aquarium, the Seymour Center is the ideal spot for your Santa Cruz ocean view wedding. Inquire today!

JOIN THE VOLUNTEER TEAM!
Interested in learning and sharing marine science and conservation with the next generation? Join the Seymour Center's School Programs volunteer team!