My Top 58 Aquarium & Tropical Fish Stores in Orange County, CA

Orange County has a population of over 3,132,000 people, and there’s no doubt that a good percentage of people living here are aquarium owners.

Did you know? 💡 There are over 7,000,000 fish tanks in households in the United States alone. According to statistics, that’s over 116,000.000 million fish living together with humans!

As an aquarium owner living in Southern California, we can all agree that finding an aquarium and tropical fish stores in Orange County can certainly be a hassle.

Thousands of people are in search of fish stores in Orange County and if you’re here, then this article will give you a complete guide of fish stores here in this beautiful county. In this article, I will cover the following cities:

Note: Not every city will have fish/aquarium stores. If you find any and would like to add it to the list to help future readers, don’t hesitate to comment below.

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Orange

If you didn’t know, Orange is a city with a population of over 139,000+ and over 42,000+ homes. This city is special in its own way because many homes were built before 1920. Finding a fish store here in Orange can be quite tough. Below are the fish stores located in the city of Orange.

1. Amazing Aquariums & Reefs

Address: 646 E Katella Ave, Orange, CA 92865
Phone: (714) 928-5299
Website: amazingaquariumsandreefs.com
Hours: Everyday 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Closed Every Tuesday

2. Super Pets

Address: 1807 E Chapman Ave Orange, CA 92867
Phone: (714) 633-1841
Website: superpetsonline.com
Hours: Mon-Sat 9:00 AM-8:00 PM | Sunday 9:00 AM-7:00 PM

3. Exotic Fish & Corals

Address: 804 E Lincoln Ave Orange, CA 92865
Phone: (714) 771-2073
Website: exoticfishcorals.com
Hours: Monday 11:00 AM-3:30 PM | Tuesday 11:00 AM-6:00 PM | Wednesday 1:00 PM-3:00 PM | Thursday 11:00 AM-4:00 PM | Friday 11:00 AM-6:00 PM | Saturday 11:00 AM-4:00 PM | Sunday Closed

4. Petsmart

Address: 1500 E Village Way Ste 2380 Orange, CA 92865
Phone: (714) 923-4037
Website: petsmart.com
Hours: Mon-Sat 9:00 AM-9:00 PM | Sunday 10:00 AM-6:00 PM

5. Petco

Address: 1824 E Katella Ave Orange, CA 92867
Phone: (714) 289-1400
Website: petco.com
Hours: Everyday 10:00 AM-6:00 PM

Newport Beach

Newport Beach is another one of Orange County’s coastal city that’s known for its pier and beach. Not to mention, the donut store near it. I couldn’t find fish stores in this area but you could always enjoy the beautiful waves and sunset here.

Irvine

With a known university with its city name, Irvine is located to the east of Orange County. While there aren’t as many shops around here, a few aquarium stores are worth mentioning below.

1. Petco

Address: 15333 Culver Dr. Ste 500 Irvine, CA 92604
Phone: (949) 262-1400
Website: petco.com
Hours: Everyday 10:00 AM-6:00 PM

Anaheim

Anaheim, a city special to many people living in the area and caters to many tourists. This city is known for having one of the biggest theme park, Disneyland. Not only that, but this city has their favorite baseball team, the Anaheim Angels. Aside from these notable names, there are a great number of fish stores for aquarium owners. Here’s a list of aquarium stores in the city of Anaheim.

1. Reef Tropical Fish

Address: 1080 N State College Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92806
Phone: (714) 635-1123
Website: N/A
Hours: Mon-Sat 11:00 AM-8:00 PM | Sunday 11:00 AM-6:00 PM

2. Reef Lounge USA

Address: 2990 E La Palma Ave Ste D Anaheim, CA 92806
Phone: (714) 238-1498
Website: reefloungeusa.com
Hours: Mon-Thu 3:00 PM-7:00 PM | Friday 12:00 PM-7:00 PM | Saturday 12:00 PM-6:00 PM | Sunday 12:00 PM-5:00 PM

3. Petco

Address: 430 N Euclid St Anaheim, CA 92801
Phone: (714) 635-1714
Website: petco.com
Hours: Everyday 10:00 AM-6:00 PM

4. Andrew’s Koi International

Address: 1650 S Brookhurst St Anaheim, CA 92804
Phone: (714) 778-8888
Website: andrewskoi.com
Hours: Everyday 10:00 AM-5:00 PM

5. So Cal Aquatic Life Service

Address: 2850 E Gretta Ln Ste A Anaheim, CA 92806
Phone: (714) 632-9494
Website: N/A
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30 AM-6:30 PM | Saturday 10:00 AM-5:00 PM | Sunday 11:00 AM-4:00 PM

6. Jay’s Aquarium

Address: 3414 W Ball Rd Ste J Anaheim, CA 92804
Phone: (714) 717-0223
Website: N/A
Hours: Mon-Sat 10:00 AM-7:00 PM | Sunday Closed

Huntington Beach

Many people come to Huntington Beach for its pier, beach, and nightlife (bars). While there are tons of activities to do here, there are also hidden aquarium stores that aquarium owners should take a look at. Here’s a list of fish stores in the city of Huntington Beach.

1. Seaside Tropical Fish

Address: 21162 Beach Blvd Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Phone: (714) 969-0491
Website: seasidetropicalfish.com
Hours: Monday-Friday 10:00 AM-7:00 PM | Sunday 10:00 AM-6:00 PM

2. Aquarium Doctor, Inc (Fish Doctor + Services)

Address: 9151 Atlanta Ave Ste 6595 Huntington Beach, CA 92615
Phone: (714) 536-3600
Website: aquariumdoctor.net
Hours: 24/7

Santa Ana

Another one of my favorite cities that I used to grow up in. Aside from finding the corn man and taco trucks, there are many family-owned fish stores in this location that’ll turn you into a regular customer. Here’s a list of fish stores in the city of Santa Ana.

1. Nolan’s Aquarium

Address: 2004 S Yale St Ste C Santa Ana, CA, 92704
Phone: (626) 524-1792
Website: nolasaquarium.co
Hours: Everyday 10:00 AM-7:00 PM

2. DD Fish-Pets

Address: 2413 S Fairview St Ste N Santa Ana, CA 92704
Phone: (714) 241-0807
Website: ddfishpets.weebly.com
Hours: Mon-Sat 10:00 AM-6:30 PM | Sunday 10:00 AM-6:00 PM

3. Petco

Address: (Bristol Plaza) 3327 S Bristol St Santa Ana, CA 92704
Phone: (714) 979-3802
Website: petco.com
Hours: Everyday 10:00 AM-6:00 PM

4. Petsmart

Address: 2140 E 17th St Santa Ana, CA 92705
Phone: (714) 480-0620
Website: petsmart.com
Hours: Mon-Sat 9:00 AM-9:00 PM | Sunday 9:00 AM-8:00 PM

Laguna Beach

Here’s another seaside city in Orange County also known for its beach and boardwalk. Here’s a list of aquarium stores in the city of Laguna Beach.

1. Laguna Koi Ponds

Address: 20452 Laguna Canyon Rd Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Phone: (949) 315-7963
Website: lagunakoi.com
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 AM-4:30 PM | Saturday 10:00 AM-4:30 PM | Sunday 11:00 AM-3:00 PM

Costa Mesa

Costa Mesa was incorporated in 1953 that grew from a farming community a popular city in today’s age. Below is a list of all the aquarium stores located in this city.

1. Petsmart

Address: 620 W 17th St Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Phone: (949) 764-9277
Website: petsmart.com
Hours: Mon-Sat 9:00 AM-9:00 PM | Sunday 9:00 AM-7:00 PM

2. The Fish King

Address: 1041 W 18th St Ste B103 Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Phone: (949) 310-8380
Website: thefishking.com
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 AM-9:00 PM | Sat-Sun 9:00 AM-7:00 PM

Fullerton

Fullerton is another Orange County city that’s located north of the county. Historically, this city was founded in 1887. Below is a list of fish stores you can find in the city of Fullerton.

1. Petsmart

Address: 1411 S Harbor Blvd Fullerton, CA 92832
Phone: (714) 992-5116
Website: petsmart.com
Hours: Mon-Sat 9:00 AM-9:00 PM | Sunday 10:00 AM-7:00 PM

Tustin

Another city located in Orange County with a population of over 79,000 people. Here’s a list of aquarium stores located in this city.

1. Coral Gazers

Address: 15461 Red Hill Ave Ste E Tustin, CA, 92780
Phone: (714) 258-8811
Website: coralgazers.com
Hours: Mon-Fri 12:00 PM-7:00 PM | Saturday 11:00 AM-6:00 PM | Sunday Closed

2. Petsmart

Address: 2237 Park Ave Tustin, CA 92782
Phone: (714) 258-8564
Website: petsmart.com
Hours: Mon-Sat 9:00 AM-9:00 PM | Sunday 10:00 AM-7:00 PM

San Clemente

This city is known by people for its beaches. San Clemente has really nice ocean view and parks along the way. Here is a list of fish stores that you can find in the city of San Clemente.

1. Fishy Fish Fish

Address: 238 W Canada San Clemente, CA 92672
Phone: (949) 434-9632
Website: fishy-fish-fish.business.site
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 AM-3:00 PM | Saturday 11:00 AM-1:00 PM | Sunday Closed

2. Petco

Address: 979 Avenida Pico Ste M San Clemente, CA 92673
Phone: (949) 498-2107
Website: petco.com
Hours: Everyday 10:00 AM-6:00 PM

Garden Grove

Garden Grove is another city that’s 34 miles southeast of LA. The population of this city is over 170,000 with a great number of aquarium stores. This is what you can find in Garden Grove below.

1. Tropical Fishworld & Pets

Address: 13953 Harbor Blvd Garden Grove, CA 92843
Phone: (714) 265-0170
Website: N/A
Hours: Everyday 10:00 AM-5:00 PM

2. Tropical Fish

Address: 14241 Euclid St Ste C110 Garden Grove, CA 92843
Phone: (714) 554-4459
Website: N/A
Hours: Everyday 10:00 AM-7:00 PM

3. Cali’s Tropical & Pet Stores

Address: 12136 Brookhurst St Garden Grove, CA 92840
Phone: (714) 276-3796
Website: N/A
Hours: Mon-Sat 11:00 AM-7:30 PM | Sunday 11:00 AM-8:00 PM

4. Big Sav Discount

Address: 9872 Westminster Ave Garden Grove, CA 92844
Phone: (714) 636-5859
Website: bbsave.com
Hours: Everyday 9:00 AM-8:00 PM

5. Petsmart

Address: 9835 Chapman Ave Garden Grove, CA 92841
Phone: (714) 591-1115
Website: petsmart.com
Hours: Mon-Sat 9:00 AM-9:00 PM | Sunday 10:00 AM-7:00 PM

Mission Viejo

The city of Mission Viejo is known to be one of the biggest master-planned group that’s created under a project in America. You can find numerous aquarium stores in this city.

1. Ocean’s Tropical Fish

Address: 24001 Via Fabricante Ste Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Phone: (949) 305-7800
Website: oceanstropicalfish.com
Hours: Mon-Fri 11:00 AM-8:00 PM | Saturday 10:00 AM-8:00 PM | Sunday 10:00 AM-7:00 PM

2. The Sand Bar Pet Shop

Address: 25571 Marguerite Pkwy Ste 1-J Mission Viejo, CA 92692
Phone: (949) 768-0422
Website: N/A
Hours: Mon-Fri 10:00 AM-8:00 PM | Sat-Sun 10:00 AM-6:00 PM

3. Petco

Address: 25592 El Paseo Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Phone: (949) 348-2310
Website: petco.com
Hours: Everyday 10:00 AM-6:00 PM

Brea

With a population of over 39,000 people, Brea also has many fish stores that aquarium lovers should check out.

1. Happy Fish Pets

Address: 799 W Imperial Hwy Brea, CA 92821
Phone: (714) 529-8811
Website: N/A
Hours: Mon-Tues 11:00 AM-7:00 PM | Wednesday 3:00 PM-7:00 PM | Thu-Fri 11:00 AM-7:00 PM | Saturday 11:00 AM-6:00 PM | Sunday 11:00 AM-5:00 PM

2. Petsmart

Address: 2465 East Imperial Hwy
Phone: (714) 256-2505
Website: petsmart.com
Hours: Mon-Sat 9:00 AM-9:00 PM | Sunday 9:00 AM-7:00 PM

Westminster

This city Westminster is known for a great number of Vietnamese refugees entering during the ’80s. Today, there are many family-owned aquarium stores in this area. You should definitely browse the store because there are many shops in this city.

1. 8888 Tropical Fish

Address: 10451 Bolsa Ave Ste 106 Westminster, CA, 92683
Phone: (714) 360-3839
Website: N/A
Hours: Everyday 10:00 AM-7:00 PM

2. 405 Tropical Fish

Address: 15222 Goldenwest St Westminster, CA 92683
Phone: (714) 373-0777
Website: N/A
Hours: Mon-Fri 10:00 AM-7:00 PM | Sat-Sun 10:00 AM-6:00 PM

3. Fish Warehouse

Address: 14845 Dillow St Westminster, CA 92683
Phone: (714) 724-4932
Website: N/A
Hours: N/A

4. Lucky Fish And Water

Address: 9701 Bolsa Ave Westminster, CA 92683
Phone: (714) 531-9362
Website: N/A
Hours: N/A

5. Petco

Address: 6761 Westminster Blvd Westminster, CA 92683
Phone: (714) 799-4558
Website: petco.com
Hours: Everyday 10:00 AM-6:00 PM

Buena Park

With a city of over 80,000 people, Buena Park is also known by many people living in Orange County for Knott’s Berry Farm. There’s a great selection of aquarium stores in Buena Park that you should definitely check out.

1. Petco

Address: 6020 Ball Rd Buena Park, CA 90620
Phone: (714) 828-4600
Website: petco.com
Hours: Everyday 10:00 AM-6:00 PM

Dana Point

Here’s another city that’s known by many people. Many people come here for the beach and whale watching. At the moment, I couldn’t find any aquarium/fish stores in Dana Point.

Lake Forest

This city wasn’t incorporated until 1991, which was pretty recent. Lake Forest’s located is in South Orange County and here are the aquarium stores that you should definitely check out.

1. Petsmart

Address: 23602 El Toro Rd Lake Forest, CA 92630
Phone: (949) 768-6373
Website: petsmart.com
Hours: Mon-Sat 9:00 AM-9:00 PM | Sunday 10:00 AM-7:00 PM

Yorba Linda

This city used to have a famous resident by the name of Richard Nixon. Yorba Linda today is another beautiful city in Orange County that has a few aquarium shops to check out.

1. Petsmart

Address: 5521 Mirage St Yorba Linda, CA 92887
Phone: (714) 637-8088
Website: petsmart.com
Hours: Mon-Sat 9:00 AM-9:00 PM | Sunday 9:00 AM-7:00 PM

Laguna Niguel

Another city with a population of over 62,000, Laguna Niguel is a suburban city that’s really beautiful in its way. While searching, I couldn’t find any aquarium stores for Laguna Niguel.

Seal Beach

This city doesn’t belong to seals, but it does have a population of over 24,000 people. With a nice view of the shore, there are great aquarium shops that you can’t miss out on.

1. Petsmart

Address: 12341 Seal Beach Blvd Seal Beach, CA 90740
Phone: (562) 340-0669
Website: petsmart.com
Hours: Mon-Sat 9:00 AM-9:00 PM | Sunday 10:00 AM-7:00 PM

Fountain Valley

Fountain Valley has Mile Square Park that’s perfect for all families. This city is also known as a middle-class area. As for aquarium owners, there are also great fish stores located in this city that are worth mentioning.

1. King Koi & Goldfish

Address: 11759 Edinger Ave Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Phone: (714) 696-8882
Website: kingkoigoldfish.com
Hours: Monday Closed | Tue-Sat 10:00 AM-4:30 PM | Sunday 10:00 AM-4:00 PM

2. Harbor Fish and Pets

Address: 16289 Harbor Blvd Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Phone: (714) 839-3473
Website: N/A
Hours: N/A

3. Tong’s Tropical Fish & Pets

Address: 8976 Warner Ave Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Phone: (714) 842-2733
Website: tongstropicalfish.net
Hours: Mon-Sat 10:30 AM-8:30 PM | Sunday 10:30 AM-5:30 PM

4. Inland Koi

Address: 18122 Mt Washington Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Phone: (714) 438-0087
Website: inlandkoi.com
Hours: Mon-Sat 10:30 AM-5:00 PM | Sunday Closed

5. Petsmart

Address: 17940 Newhope St Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Phone: (714) 241-0317
Website: petsmart.com
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 AM-9:00 PM | 10:00 AM-6:00 PM

San Juan Capistrano

With a population of over 33,000 people, San Juan Capistrano is another city with several gem-like aquarium stores that you should check out.

1. Petco

Address: 32391 Camino Capistrano Ste A San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Phone: (949) 240-9388
Website: petco.com
Hours: Everyday 10:00 AM-6:00 PM

2. Petsmart

Address: 33963 Doheny Park Rd San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Phone: (949) 443-5336
Website: petsmart.com
Hours: Mon-Sat 9:00 AM-9:00 PM | Sunday 10:00 AM-7:00 PM

La Habra

The city La Habra has a population of over 60,000 people in relation to La Habra Heights. There are numerous fish stores that aquarium owners might love.

1. Discount Tropical Fish & Pond Supplies

Address: 561 W La Habra Blvd La Habra, CA 90631
Phone: (562) 691-2037
Website: discounttropicalwebsite.wixsite.com
Hours: Mon-Sat 10:00 AM-6:30 PM | Sunday 10:00 AM-4:30 PM

2. West Lake Aquarium

Address: 710 Whittier Blvd La Habra, CA 90631
Phone: (562) 694-3335
Website: N/A
Hours: N/A

Cypress

If you’ve heard of Cypress College, then you probably know of Cypress city. With a population of over 47,000 people, there are great selections of stores for your aquarium that shouldn’t be overlooked.

1. P & P Tropical Fish

Address: 5020 Ball Rd Cypress, CA 90630
Phone: (714) 828-3872
Website: N/A
Hours: Mon-Fri 10:00 AM-7:00 PM | Sat-Sun 10:00 AM-6:00 PM

Aliso Viejo

The city Aliso Viejo has a population of over 47,000 and it didn’t become an Orange County up until 2001. Being one of the newest cities to Orange County, here’s a great selection of fish stores that you should check out if you’re in the area.

1. Petsmart

Address: 26761 Aliso Creek Rd Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Phone: (949) 643-2285
Website: petsmart.com
Hours: Mon-Sat 9:00 AM-9:00 PM | Sunday 9:00 AM-7:00 PM

Laguna Hills

Laguna Hills is another known city that’s next to Interstate 5. At the moment, I couldn’t find any aquarium or fish stores in this city. I’m still working on it! 🙂

Rancho Santa Margarita

Known for being one of Orange County’s newest cities, Rancho Santa Margarita has a population of over 47,000 people. This beautiful city has a few selections of fish stores worth seeing if you’re an aquarium owner.

1. Petsmart

Address: 30515 Avenida De Las Flores Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Phone: (949) 766-7746
Website: petsmart.com
Hours: Mon-Sat 9:00 AM-9:00 PM | Sunday 10:00 AM-7:00 PM

Los Alamitos

Los Alamitos didn’t become part of Orange County until around 1960, which now has a population of over 11,000 people. Unfortunately for Los Alamitos, I couldn’t come across any fish stores.

Placentia

A city with a population of over 50,000 people, Placentia is known for many prestigious locations. I couldn’t locate any fish stores in Placentia.

Coto de Caza

With a population of over 14,000 people, Coto de Caza is also known as one of the oldest and expensive communities. As of right now, there aren’t any aquarium stores that I could find in this city.

La Palma

The city of La Palma has a population of over 15,000 people and was also 31st as one of the best places to live. This was featured on CNN magazine. There are numerous aquarium stores here that you should definitely check out.

1. Petsmart

Address: 8331 La Palma Ave Buena Park, CA 90620
Phone: (714) 739-2100
Website: petsmart.com
Hours: Mon-Sat 9:00 AM-9:00 PM | Sunday 10:00 AM-7:00 PM

Ladera Ranch

A city with really beautiful hills and sunsets, but there aren’t any aquarium stores in this area that I could find.

Laguna Woods

Laguna Woods has a population of over 16,000 people with many retiring folks living in this area. With the beautiful parks and site, it’s a great place to explore. There aren’t any aquarium stores that I know of in Laguna Woods.

Villa Park

Incorporated in 1962, Villa Park is another city that has a population of over 5,000 people. As small as it sounds, that could be the reason why I can’t locate any fish stores in this area.

Stanton

The city of Stanton has a population of over 38,000 people and was incorporated in 1956. Most fish stores are located in the cities around Stanton, but I couldn’t find any in the area.

From VivariumTips,

Hey Orange County, hopefully, this aquarium store guide helped you find the place you’re looking for. If you know any stores that aren’t listed on here, don’t hesitate to comment below and I will add it.

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