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Seymour Marine Discovery Center
100 Shaffer Rd
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 31 attractions in Santa Cruz
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Traveller Description: See a wide variety of marine animals at the University of Californias research lab.
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Attraction type: Aquarium, Science museum
Address: 100 Shaffer Rd Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Tel: 831-459-3800

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“Great Spot for Young Visitors”
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4 of 5 stars
San_Jose_Sharon
San Jose, CA
16 Jun 2009

Of course you won't find all the attractions of the Monterey Bay Aquarium, but it is a great bargain and the trip from the San Jose area is much shorter. There are interactive exhibits and aquarium tanks. The staff at the touch pool were well informed and very patient during our recent weekend visit. There are whale skeletons outside for... more

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Seymour Marine Discovery Center Address

100 Shaffer Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Tel: 831-459-3800