About 4 hours
Kelp Forest35 min
Start with the signature local-habitat exhibit before galleries grow busier.
Open Sea45 min
Take time at the million-gallon viewing window; use mezzanine access if needed.
Into the Deep45 min
Allow time for the deep-sea interpretation and low-light exhibits.
Sea Otter exhibit25 min
Look for animal-care interpretation and rehabilitation context.
Ocean’s Edge touch pools30 min
Use the wheelchair-accessible touch-pool sections if helpful.
Daily feeding or auditorium program, then outdoor viewing deck60 min
Check the day’s schedule on arrival; use the deck or stairwell seating for a quieter break.
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Food & breaks
Skip it if
Skip or shorten the visit if you have only one clear-weather Peninsula day and would rather hike, kayak, dive, or watch wildlife outdoors.