Living Coast Discovery Center

Category: Zoo

Address: 1000 Gunpowder Point Dr, Chula Vista, CA 91910, USA

Phone: +16194095900

Opening hours

Sunday: 10AM–5PM

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: 10AM–5PM

Thursday: 10AM–5PM

Friday: 10AM–5PM

Saturday: 10AM–5PM

Reviews

Sheila Worley

Jul 10, 2022

Inexpensive fun and educational place. Love the variety of aquatic/ reptile tanks inside. They have the stringray/shark exhibit. You are able to pet the stingrays as it was built over 20 years ago it is a little challenging for kids to reach over and touch them. Beautiful small bird esturar.

Natalie Graber

Feb 26, 2022

Such a fun little outing. We had a lot of fun. I will be back. Next time with a picknik lunch. I like how we were able to park and the shuttle picked us up. That was very helpful.

Ms. H

Feb 26, 2022

Great, unexpectedly educational experience for my family. The visit was interactive and the exhibits were excellent. It was not a big space but there were exhibits of marine animals, birds, reptile, small sharks, rays, and sea turtles. The view was also gorgeous. To get here, you must park at the small lot on E (don't pass it or it will take you a while to make a u turn from afar) and take a shuttle. The shuttle comes about every15 min.

Chami

May 31, 2021

Great place to take your children! Lots of things to see & learn. It’s fun & exciting just an all around great place to enjoy your day with kids! One of my favorite things to do with my son! He loves it

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Questions & Answers

Do they allow outside food/snacks or beverages? My kids love to snack! 😃

entertain_me | Aug 18, 2018
Huber Aguilar | Aug 18, 2018

Yes, you can bring all the snacks, drinks and food you want they have a nice deck with benches.

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Have a general question? It's probably answered below:

Living Coast Discovery Center | Aug 17, 2020
Living Coast Discovery Center | Aug 17, 2020

https://www.thelivingcoast.org/about-us/admission/

Were do you park

ELAGUILA LOPEZ | Aug 18, 2018
Oscar Newman | Aug 18, 2018

There's a parking lot right as you enter, with a shuttle to the main building.

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Is this inside the San Diego Zoo?

Ashleigh Shaw | Aug 18, 2018
Peggy Campbell | Aug 18, 2018

No. This isn't even in San Diego it's in Chula Vista.

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How much is entry fee

Armida Coughlin | Aug 18, 2018
Louisa Aguirre | Aug 18, 2018

They give discounts for triple A members.

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How much for seniors, kids 3 & ,4

Sandra R. | Aug 18, 2019
Doug Miller | Aug 18, 2019

Not sure about senior pricing, as it's not posted. However, for ages 3-12 its $11 Adults are $16

How much is 1 adult ticket for this place???

Carlos Ragsdale | Aug 18, 2018
Living Coast Discovery Center | Aug 17, 2020

Ages 13+ are $16.

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Does it cost

CJ Rondinelli | Aug 18, 2018
Peter V | Aug 18, 2018

Adults (13+)            $16  Children (3-12)        $11  Children (0-2)          Free

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Any military discounts?

Ashley Jones | Oct 21, 2021
Sheila Worley | Oct 21, 2021

Yes it is 10%

Does this place sell plants to help the environment like native milkweeds to help the monarch butterfly from extinction?

Jesus1200 Awesome | Aug 17, 2021
Living Coast Discovery Center | Aug 17, 2021

Hi, we don't sell native plants but we do have a beautiful Native Pollinator Garden which can give some great inspiration for which native plants to plant in your own garden.

Do you have any idea as to when will this place open?

Anabel “Annie” Pacheco | Aug 17, 2021
Living Coast Discovery Center | Aug 17, 2021

Hi Anabel, thanks for asking! Right now, we are estimating being able to reopen in the spring. During our closure, we are offering private weekend group tours if that's something you're interested in. You can find more information at thelivingcoast.org/coronavirus.

Can I hold an eagle? Blunt I know but it's why I'm looking.

Jose Aguilar | Aug 17, 2020
Living Coast Discovery Center | Aug 17, 2020

Hi Jose, we are currently closed. Even when we reopen, you cannot hold an eagle. I don’t think any reputable wildlife organization would permit that. Thanks for reaching out.

How much does it cost

Mary Nicholson | Aug 17, 2020
Living Coast Discovery Center | Aug 17, 2020

$16 ages 13+ $11 ages 3-12

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Do they sell food and drinks

ZyronesYT ZyronesYT | Aug 18, 2019
Stacie K | Aug 18, 2019

Not really. In the gift shop there are a few bags of chips or snack like foods and maybe a few canned drinks. You are allowed to bring your own

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Is it wheelchair accessible to any degree?

Suzette Silva | Aug 18, 2019
Living Coast Discovery Center | Aug 17, 2020

Yes, almost all of the Living Coast is wheelchair accessible and our shuttle does have a wheelchair lift. If you have any specific concerns, please give us a call and we'd be happy to accommodate.

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Bat ray feeding????

Denise Collins | Aug 18, 2019
Living Coast Discovery Center | Aug 17, 2020

Yes, we offer a private animal encounter where you can feed the stingrays. Our website has more information and you'll want to book it in advance.

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Is there a charge to enter

Andre Malveaux | Aug 18, 2019
Carolyn Somvilay | Aug 18, 2019

Yes. $16 for adults, $11 for children (age 3 - 12), free for children 2 and under.

What's the shuttle schedule? Thanks

Saber Altalqani | Aug 18, 2019
Tanya Cooley | Aug 18, 2019

Every 20 minutes I believe

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Open on labor day?? Thanks anyone

Enrique Sandoval | Aug 18, 2019
T Rollin | Aug 18, 2019

http://www.thelivingcoast.org/events-calendar/ They are open

Are small dogs allowed in?

David Miranda | Aug 18, 2018
Paul Savage | Aug 18, 2018

No... Not pets... Only service animals

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How much is it for 5 people 1 baby girl 2 girls 10 and 8 two alduts dad mom how much is it and for the parking were do you park

Brianna Rosario | Aug 18, 2018
MANIAClxlLegend CALL OF DUTY | Aug 18, 2019

$54 if your youngest is under 2. If over 2 it'll be $65.

Do They Rent Wheelchairs or have some kind of handicap accommodations?

Judy Hunt | Aug 18, 2018
Tarsa Dennis | Aug 18, 2018

They don't have wheelchairs but they do accommodate

DO you need to pay so that the bus can take you over there and you leave your car parked or do you take you car over there and park over there

Faze rug | Aug 18, 2018
Ana Zuniga | Aug 18, 2018

There's a free shuttle, and parking is free as well 😊 there is no parking inside the gates because the land is a nature preserve. Only school buses park all the way inside.

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