Kid-Friendly Activities Near Manhattan Beach, CA

Explore tide pools where you can touch starfish and sea cucumbers. Watch sharks swim and jellyfish float. Meet mysterious moray eels, funky seahorses, and a friendly octopus. Remodeled and renovated in 2018, this free aquarium is home to more than 75 species of sea life. You'll find it right at the end of Manhattan Beach Pier, located in a unique octagonal building. The aquarium is renowned for its educational programs and offers ongoing classes, camps, and special events for children. Looking for the best hotels near Roundhouse Aquarium? Our family-friendly hotel in Hermosa Beach is less than two miles away.