Venice Oceanarium

Venice Oceanarium The Venice Oceanarium is a small, grassroots nonprofit. It is our belief that this encourages kids (of all ages) to become stewards of our oceans.

Our programs integrate both arts and sciences to further understanding and appreciation of our environment.

Children, families, tourists and locals all gather at the Venice Oceanarium pop-up at the end of the Venice Pier, where ...
07/16/2026

Children, families, tourists and locals all gather at the Venice Oceanarium pop-up at the end of the Venice Pier, where it still echoes, Sundays from 11 am - 2 pm. Learn what lies beneath!

Hello Fellow Oceanographers! Due to summer vacation, the Oceanarium on the Venice Pier will be absent until July 5th. Pl...
06/21/2026

Hello Fellow Oceanographers! Due to summer vacation, the Oceanarium on the Venice Pier will be absent until July 5th. Please visit us then.

THIS SATURDAY! GRUNION RUN - April 4th, 10:30 pmVenice Breakwater RocksThis year’s Grunion Run party is upcoming on Satu...
03/30/2026

THIS SATURDAY! GRUNION RUN - April 4th, 10:30 pm
Venice Breakwater Rocks
This year’s Grunion Run party is upcoming on Saturday April 4th, beginning at 10:30 pm at the Breakwater Rocks (straight out from Windward in Venice). Of course it is free to everyone and kids are encouraged to come.
How do we know that the grunion will run on April 4th?
The answer is in the sky. When the Moon and the Sun align with the Earth there is a high tide. A few days later the grunion will run.
What is a grunion? A grunion is a fish about 6 - 8 inches long; about the size of a sardine. It is silver and has a bright blue stripe on its side. Grunion are found from Santa Barbara all the way to the Baja Peninsula. But that is the extent of its range here in Southern California. It does not stray further, instead remaining near enough to its spawning ground to repopulate its species.
The amazing thing is that at several times during springtime the females literally leave the sea. Squiggling onto the beach, they use their tails to dig holes in the sand in which to lay their eggs. Hundreds of male grunion arrive next, also squiggling through the sand, intent on fertilizing the eggs.
This is a sight to behold with the sand covered by hundreds of fish. You are cordially invited to witness this extraordinary event with us April 4th, 10:30 pm at the Venice Breakwater rocks.

Please write a letter of support to: rap.commissioners@lacity.orgWe are seeking approval from the Los Angeles Department...
02/22/2026

Please write a letter of support to: [email protected]

We are seeking approval from the Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks to expand our public educational presence on the iconic Venice Fishing Pier. Our vision is to build a small, pavilion-style marine museum at the end of the Venice Fishing Pier. This would be a free, public learning space where visitors can explore exhibits about marine life, tides, conservation, and the rich coastal history of Venice. This modest structure would be built and operated by the Oceanarium and would remain open and accessible to all.

https://mailchi.mp/d112bc34a729/greetings-from-venice-beach-12858131

Saturday, Jan 3rd, Tide Pool Talk cancelled due to rain. Join the Oceanarium at the Breakwater rocks on Saturday, Jan 31...
01/02/2026

Saturday, Jan 3rd, Tide Pool Talk cancelled due to rain. Join the Oceanarium at the Breakwater rocks on Saturday, Jan 31st, 1:30 - 3:30 pm, for the next Tide Pool Talk.

The Venice Oceanarium has a new Instagram page Friend the page for upcoming events.
12/22/2025

The Venice Oceanarium has a new Instagram page Friend the page for upcoming events.

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Venice Beach Pier
Venice, CA
90292

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