About
Welcome to Crab Cove Visitor Center, Aquarium, and Gift Shop, where admission is always free! Come on in and explore the history, habitats, and creatures of this special place on San Francisco Bay. Through our interactive exhibits you can journey from Alameda’s rocky shore and mudflats into the brackish waters of the Bay and out into the deep Pacific Ocean. State of the art interpretive displays highlight the creatures of these unique habitats, and a variety of beautiful aquariums invite you!
Why we're Green
*Very green public bathrooms (waterless urinals, motion detector lights etc.)
*Compost, recycle and reuse everything possible
*Use of environmentally friendly materials for publications and office use
*organic, bay friendly landscaping with mulch and mostly CA natives planted
*Use of energy efficient appliances
*LED lighting for some exhibits and efficient office lighting.