Outdoor Adventures

Sunset Scripps Pier Walk
Join Birch Aquarium naturalists on an exclusive walking tour of Scripps Pier. Discover the research conducted at Scripps Oceanography, examine plankton samples under the microscope, dissect a squid, learn about local shark research and more!

Tidepooling Adventure
Explore a local tide pool with Birch Aquarium naturalists and get up close to animals that make their homes in this ever-changing environment — from sea stars and urchins, to crabs and small fish, and even the occasional octopus!
Tidepooling Adventures are over for the 2023 season – check back in next year!