Outdoor Adventures

Sunset Scripps Pier Walks

Join Birch Aquarium educators 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! Sunset Scripps Pier Walks have wrapped for Spring 2025 — stay tuned for new dates this fall!

pier walk
A group explores local tide pools with a Birch Aquarium educator during a Tidepooling Adventure

Tidepooling Adventures

Explore a local tide pool with Birch Aquarium educators 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 have wrapped for Spring 2025 — stay tuned for new dates this fall!