Jacqueline L.
5/9/2025
Such a fun experience!!!! Great to start out during the observation only season before diving right in (for kids) this allows kids to know what to expect when you can actually touch them. We,...
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3720 Stephen M White Dr
San Pedro, CA 90731
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, located in San Pedro, CA, is a renowned facility dedicated to education, research, and conservation of marine life. With a focus on individual families and school programs, visitors can explore exhibits, participate in outdoor programs, and even witness the fascinating phenomenon of the grunion run, where these unique fish come ashore to lay their eggs on sandy beaches.
As one of the best places to observe the grunion run, Cabrillo Beach offers a captivating experience as the fish arrive to mate, creating a mesmerizing sight of wriggling silver on the shore. With the support of the California Department of Fish and Game, Cabrillo Marine Aquarium provides an opportunity to learn more about these intriguing creatures and their life cycle, making it a must-visit destination for nature enthusiasts and those interested in marine science.
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sherry u.
4/19/2022
Awesome experience! Went having no expectations only hopes and was not disappointed- nature was on our side- found parking in nearby residential area since beach lot closes at 10 pm- went near the...
Maggie C.
6/8/2015
After years of disappointment of hit and miss doing grunion runs in OC, we decided to go to Cabrillo Beach this year following the open season schedule. Best time to go is the 2nd hour of the 2nd...
Samuel S.
11/6/2021
Was visiting on the last legal week to catch them and ent to Cabrillo one night and Dana point the other and no luck. Stayed quite, no lights and a cooler to sit on. Did not see a single fish but...
Christine A.
4/10/2013
The grunion run is a natural phenomenon in Southern California, in which these little, silvery fish wash themselves up on shore to partake in one giant orgy when the moon enters certain phases in...
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