Aquarium Of The Pacific

How would you like to host a cocktail reception in the sun-splashed Shark Lagoon and have dinner under a life size blue whale?

Where else can you add that special touch to your party by letting your guests touch a live shark? To make your event one-of-a-kind, we offer a variety of optional, but not to be missed activities, such as animal interaction, behind-the-scenes tours, and diver presentations. The possibilities are endless!

Located overlooking Rainbow Harbor in Long Beach, the Aquarium of the Pacific can accommodate parties of any size from a private 50 person gathering to 2,500 of your closest friends.

The brilliant Blue Cavern is the ceremony site of choice at the Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific. Receptions can be held in this area as well, or taken outdoors to the Harbor Terrace, an open-air courtyard with views of the marina and lighthouse. Smaller parties, rehearsal dinners, and bridal showers often take place upstairs in Café Scuba or on its terrace overlooking the docks.

Larger events unfold in The Great Hall, a generous space that features multiple skylights and an enormous, suspended blue whale that presides majestically over the festivities. A state-of-the-art sound and video system can be used to project the Aquarium’s award-winning whale video, a display of your wedding footage, or any imagery of your choice. Automated screens, which cover the skylights at the touch of a button, project images around the room for all to see.

The space can be “designed” to create whatever mood suits you, from low-key to theatrical. Photos of one wedding show a reception scene bathed in dramatic blue and gold light, punctuated by dozens of golden stars projected onto the dance floor. This dazzling setup captured the essence of a starry night reflected on a dark blue sea.

Depending on the arrangements you’ve made with the museum, guests can wander among Aquarium exhibits and marvel at the wonders of the deep. Many remarkable habitats and ecosystems are represented here in engaging watery displays. Amber forests of giant swaying kelp beds, multi-hued tropical coral reefs, and translucent floating sea life grab your attention and ignite the imagination. One is instantly immersed in the enchantment of the sea.

Located adjacent to Rainbow Harbor in downtown Long Beach, the Aquarium is truly a one-of-a-kind event location with incredible marine views and spectacular exhibits. For ocean lovers or those just looking for a truly singular environment for their celebration, this is a magnificent place. Its sites and sounds will transport you and your guests to an underwater fantasy come to life.