Ocean World

Come and pet a shark at Ocean World!

Descend beneath the ocean depths and experience the sea life of the North Coast, like nowhere else on Earth. At Ocean World trained guides will take you on an interactive tour and will introduce you to the nature beneath the waves.

Educational, entertaining and fun. Your visit includes a touch and feel tide pool, a half million gallon aquarium and even petting a shark! Only at Ocean World!

Sadly, we lost our two mature sea lions during 2008. Due to this loss, our show currently consists of a live performance with our two harbor seals. (Marina and Skully). However, we are excited to be welcoming a new member to Ocean World, a baby California sea lion, Cara. Born in June 2008 at the Nuremberg zoo in Germany, she will be joining Ocean World in June of 2009.  We hope you'll stop by often to visit her and watch her training progress.  We expect her to be fully trained and entertaining our guests by the summer of 2010.

Ocean World GIFT SHOP:

Ocean World's gift shop, your #1 shopping experience in Del Norte County, for all your gifts and souvenir desires. For the widest range in gifts, clothing and souvenirs, whether you are looking for nautical lighthouses or treasures to remember your vacation to the Redwood Coast. Ocean World has it all, from pirates to sea shells, something for everyone. Don't miss what many have called the best gift shop on the North Coast!

Open 7 days each week from 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. during the summer, and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. during the winter. (All tours close at dusk, as our aquarium is lit by natural sunlight). Closed for Christmas.