June 30, 2025 Date

Featured Events

Beach Cleanup
Sunday, July 20
Be part of the solution to marine pollution! Come gain community with fellow ocean-lovers, and earn community service hours if you need them to graduate. 
Meet us on&n...
10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Storytime at the Sea Center
Sunday, July 20
Join us for fun, learning, and a splash of ocean magic as Sea Center staff and volunteers share stories of the sea in the middle of our Dive In exhibit. All ages are welcom...
10:30 AM–10:45 AM
Photo Sessions in the Butterfly Pavilion
Sunday, July 20
Picture yourself with family, friends, or solo in a beautiful garden full of butterflies! Capture the magic of this summer moment in a 20-minute mini photo session with Kri...
4:00 PM–5:20 PM
Members-only Happy Hour with S.B. Poet Laureate George Yatchisin
Friday, July 25
Looking for an exclusive escape from the dog days of summer? We extend a special invitation to you, our esteemed Members, for a unique happy hour under the oaks in the Muse...
5:30 PM–7:00 PM
Storytime at the Sea Center
Sunday, July 27
Join us for fun, learning, and a splash of ocean magic as Sea Center staff and volunteers share stories of the sea in the middle of our Dive In exhibit. All ages are welcom...
10:30 AM–10:45 AM
Macrophotography in the Butterfly Pavilion
Tuesday, July 29
Grab your macro lens and spend 90 minutes surrounded by winged wonders in the beautiful garden of Butterflies Alive! 
For these photographer-only sessions, tripods are...
8:30 AM–10:00 AM
Sea Center Closed on Fiesta Friday
Friday, August 1
The Sea Center is closed on Fiesta Friday due to holiday street closures.
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
How to Build a Habitable World
Friday, August 1
Understanding planetary habitability is one of the major challenges of the current scientific era. Though traditionally viewed through the lens of our home planet and its e...
7:30 PM–8:30 PM
Photo Sessions in the Butterfly Pavilion
Saturday, August 9
Picture yourself with family, friends, or solo in a beautiful garden full of butterflies! Capture the magic of this summer moment in a 20-minute mini photo session with Kri...
4:00 PM–5:20 PM
Star Party
Saturday, August 9
The Palmer Observatory will open its doors and its roof to share a remarkable view of the wonders of the night sky through our state-of-the-art 20-inch telescope. Join Muse...
8:30 PM–10:00 PM