Aquarium of the Bay

Aquarium of the Bay is a waterfront aquarium located at Pier 39 on San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf. The aquarium is fully wheelchair accessible, with elevator access to all exhibit levels and accessible restrooms on site. Wheelchairs and strollers are available to borrow on a first-come, first-served basis at no additional charge. Service animals are welcome throughout the facility.

The aquarium’s Pier 39 location means the surrounding area is generally flat and paved, making navigation manageable for visitors using mobility aids. Accessible parking is available in the Pier 39 parking garage nearby. The venue is reachable by public transit including cable car, streetcar, and bus lines that serve the Embarcadero and Fisherman’s Wharf area.

Visitors report that the aquarium’s tunnel exhibits and touch pools are engaging for a range of visitors, and that the layout is relatively compact and easy to navigate. Some visitors note that the pier environment can be busy and loud on weekends, so visiting on weekday mornings may offer a quieter experience.