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Visit a working marine laboratory. Exhibit halls, aquarium, touch tanks, tours to marine mammal research overlook, Ocean Discovery Shop, and unsurpassed vistas of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Hold a sea star — marvel at the world's largest whale skeleton — see full-size elephant seal sculptures — think like a scientist!

Days and Hours

BulletTuesday-Saturday, 10 AM to 5 PM
BulletSunday, noon to 5 PM
BulletClosed Monday

Holiday Closures.

BulletThe Seymour Center will be closed for the Memorial Day holiday, Monday, May 26.

BulletThe Seymour Center will be closed for the Independence Day holiday, Friday, July 4.

Long Marine Lab

Admission

BulletAdult $6
BulletStudent or Senior (64+) $4
BulletChild (4-16) $4
BulletFirst Tuesday of each month free admission
BulletMembers visit free everyday!

Tour Times

BulletLab-wide tours depart 1 PM, 2 PM, and 3 PM (last tour ends at 4 PM).

A limited number of tours are offered each afternoon, and space is limited. Tours are filled on a first come, first serve basis. Sign-up begins one hour before tour time.

Group Tours

BulletIf you are bringing a group (10 or more individuals), please call to schedule a tour three weeks in advance.

How to reach us

BulletVisitor Information (831) 459-3800
BulletMembership (831) 459-4568
BulletVolunteer Office (831) 459-3800
BulletSchool/Youth Programs (831) 459-3800
BulletOcean Discovery Shop (831) 459-3799 or 459-4087
Bullet Facility Rentals (831) 459-3694
BulletBusiness Office (831) 459-3800
BulletFax (831) 459-1221

 

Directions

From Santa Cruz, take Highway One (Mission Street) north. Turn left on Swift Street. Turn right on Delaware Avenue. Follow Delaware to the Long Marine Lab entrance at the end of the road.

From San Francisco Bay Area, take Highway 17 South from San Jose. Highway 17 ends at Highway One, as you reach the coast. As you approach the coast and the city of Santa Cruz, take Highway One North toward Half Moon Bay. (Highway One becomes Mission Street.) Continue north through town. Turn left on Swift Street. Turn right on Delaware Avenue. Follow Delaware to the Long Marine Lab entrance at the end of the road.

Public Transportation

Click here for information on Santa Cruz Metro Route 3, with service to the marine lab's entrance on Delaware Avenue.

MapMap

Location

End of Delaware Avenue, Westside Santa Cruz

Mailing Address

Seymour Center at Long Marine Lab
100 Shaffer Road
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

   

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