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Living Coast Discovery Center

When
Visit on your scheduleWed-Sun 10am-5pm; closed Monday and Tuesday
Where
Living Coast Discovery Center1000 Gunpowder Point Dr., Chula Vista, CA 91910Open in Google Maps ↗
Ages
All ages; children 2 and under free
Cost
Adults (13+) $22; Children (3-12) $16; Children (2 and under) free; Student and Senior (65+) discount $19.80; members free
Organizer
Living Coast Discovery Center

A nonprofit zoo and aquarium on the Sweetwater Marsh National Wildlife Refuge in Chula Vista with sea turtles, sharks and rays, eagles and other native wildlife, plus daily presentations (Eagle, Shark & Ray, Sea Turtle, Urban Oasis and Wildlife Surprise). Open Wednesday through Sunday 10am to 5pm; closed Monday and Tuesday. Admission is $22 for adults (13+), $16 for children (3-12) and free for children 2 and under and members; student and senior (65+) discounts bring adult admission to $19.80. Public Sweetwater Safari Hikes are offered on select Saturdays and overnight adventures are available for groups.

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Official sources checked2026-10-13

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Visitors reach the center by a shuttle from the parking area per the site's general guidance; shuttle details were not captured on the pages opened. Calendar shows the center closed to the public on October 19-20.

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