We’ll kick off the evening with craft cocktails and a silent auction at 5p.m., followed by a gourmet dinner, program and live auction in the courtyard. Then join us for dancing under the stars! We expect over 400 guests, including business, community and civic leaders, scientists, educators, volunteers and friends. Our guests make the Gala the Aquarium’s largest fundraiser, raising more than $3 million in the last decade.

We expect over 400 guests, including business, community and civic leaders, scientists, educators, volunteers and friends. Our guests make the Gala the Aquarium’s largest fundraiser, raising more than $3 million in the last decade.

Recognized internationally as one of the best teaching aquariums in the world, Cabrillo Marine Aquarium offers 250,000 visitors each year a FREE or low-cost experience that’s fun for the entire family. About half of our annual visitors are schoolchildren on field trips— many of whom tell us they’ve never been to the beach! Your support funds programs benefitting the entire community, including Ocean Outreach, Spring Outdoor Classroom, Young Scientists, Sea Search, and more!