Golden State Corals

Ethan Solouki

2024-04

The owner Elliot is probably one of the most genuine people I have met. More times than not he convinces me NOT to buy things rather than buying more. Great quality corals and care they take here to raise their own coral. Clean environment and they also carry fish.It’s a little tricky to find since it’s in a business center but definitely worth visiting.

Billy Sprout

2024-02

beautiful spot packed with beautiful corals. acro tank is pristine. snail with an anemone hat is very stylish.

Jesse Lanza

2024-02

Highly recommend Golden State Corals!!! Elliot the owner is one the most amazing people to talk to. He’s very professional and always finds way to help his customers. He’s always available and never rejects his customers. He’s a very good reef keeper. His store has one of the most amazing corals in the area. There is no doubt that Golden state has good quality corals. You will always buy a good healthy coral and never feel like you got ripped off. He makes the hobby fun and he has really good prices. I enjoy going to his store and looking at his amazing displays. Very clean and presentable. His staff go above and beyond what’s expected. Thankful for Edwar also, he’s really professional and very good with customers. He also knows about the hobby very good. (He makes me spend a lot of money) (jk jk)If anyone needs help or are looking to make you tank look awesome with corals. This is the place to go. It will beat any other store. I guarantee that!!

Tony Kouzian

2024-02

Wow!!! This LFS is incredible! The guys there work hard, and are very helpful. Customer service is on point, they will never sell me anything that I don’t need, and are very honest . They take the time and ask questions to understand the needs for my reef aquarium.That helped me become successful with my aquarium!!

Brandon Ussery

2024-02

These guys are great! Great selection of fish and coral and super knowledgeable. This is my new go to shop. Thanks guys!

Timothy Foster

2023-12

Absolutely gorgeous and healthy corals that are identical in person to photos. However, the best is their first class communication with their customers and followup.

AVEK NEWSMAN

2024-02

This place is incredible . Such an impressive coral selection staff and owners are incredibly friendly.

Benson Ramon

2023-05

Always my go to booth when I visit the coral shows in OC. Recently got a OG bubble mushroom and gonis and they're all doing great.

Rudy Valencia

2022-05

Nate and Elliott are the best! They are very helpful, very friendly, and very knowledgeable! They have a wide variety of corals. I always look forward to my trips to GSC, whether it be for a coral, fish, or just to fill up of my water jugs.

Alan M

2022-05

These guys are top notch! They go above and beyond. Stayed in touch with me through shipping delays and even days after to make sure my coral was ok. They sent more than what I ordered and the packaging was bulletproof. I’ll be doing much more buisness with them.

Leo

2021-05

Very amazing selections of corals and the best customer service I have experienced in this hobby . I love how You can see their fragging station and they even let you turn off the flow in their tanks so you can have a better look . My first time there but definitely not my last ! Will be returning!

Shel Green

2017-05

My daughter gave me a pico sized aquarium for my birthday, as she knew that I had long admired her reef tanks. Yesterday, after completing the cycling the tank, we visited the aquarium store to pick up my tanks’ first residents.We decided to try out California Aquariums, (CA), as they are local to us; this was our first visit. CA is located in what I’d term an industrial park setting, so I didn't really expect much when we drove up. When we entered the store, however, that impression was dispelled. The store is very clean & well-organized. The tanks are well-tended and they have a great variety of corals. (They also have a smallish selection of fish, but corals appear to be the specialty.)We were met at the door by Eleanor, a 2 year old German Shepard, who belongs to one of the store’s two proprietors, Elliot, who helped us. (Being dog fans, this was a plus for us, as Eleanor is quite friendly.)Since this my first reef tank, I had lots of questions. Elliot could not have been more pleasant and patient in answering those questions. In short, the service was great, the store is stocked with lots of beautiful corals, and the prices are very reasonable. We’ll definitely be going back soon!

Alex Beal

2019-05

Ordered a few frags from them and they all came in looking amazing. Once acclimated and added to the tank they opened within minutes. Though they didn’t have one of the frags I ordered they reached out and let me know, they allowed me to switch it out with another piece. Great customer service and quality.

Ramon Godinez

2020-05

Great quality Coral selection the owner was very Hands-On great customer service answered all my questions great prices would recommend to anybody in the hobby!!!! come and check them out shout out to Golden State corals looking forward to my next visit. If your looking for a NEW TANK they have an AMAZING COMPLETE SET UP FOR A GREAT PRICE!!!!!

Garrett Cohen

2016-05

These guys are as good as it gets. After years of disappointment and frustration with other stores and tank servicing - at last I found a place that understands both the science and art of salt water. These guys take care of my tank as if it was theirs. And their selection of fish and corals is surpassed only by their deep knowledge of both. I enthusiastically recommend them.

Joy Batty

2018-05

I go to CA Aquariums for everything now. They have corals for everyone. If you aren't looking to spend a ton of money they have less expensive frags all the way up to high end pieces. The customer service also can't be beat. They can answer any questions you might have, and will always give you a honest answer. They won't try to sell you something that shouldn't go in your tank. It is a store you have to check out.

William Vosburg

2019-05

It’s an amazing store with a plethora of corals. The owner is extremely knowledgeable and will talk you as long as you want. He’s full of answers. The store is clean and all the corals are healthy. I’d put it as one of the best stores that I’ve ever been in.

Adriana Blue

2017-05

I found this shop on Yelp and I'm so glad I stopped by! I had been looking for high end Zoanthids and lps frags but didn't want to ship corals. They are local to me and also offer servicing or tank sitting while I'm out of town on business. Thank you Austin & Elliot!!!!

ryan rosales

2017-05

First time visiting the store after theReef a Palooza 2016 event. The store was very neat and well maintained, frag tanks are well placed and designed, good lighting, good flow. Very nice display tank. Lots of corals to choose from, fairly priced pieces. Will come back and visit soon.Austin was very accomodating and knows his stuff!!!

Isak Radomski

2019-05

I have to say this is the best coral shop I've been to in Los Angeles, the owner was very nice and helpful. Everything I bought was reasonably priced. Will definitely go there for all my Saltwater Tank needs

Nicolas Wyman

2020-05

Amazing coral store. People are knowledgeable and the coral quality is great. Would definitely recommend over some of the other fish stores in the area. Only wish was that they were a larger store 😉

marshell crispin-williams

2017-05

California Aquariums is quite a little treasure! The shop owners Austin and Elliott are quite versed in the saltwater aquarium hobby. These two industrious young men have both worked on my system and I sing their praises to the ocean Gods! So do yourself a favor and please do check them out, you will not be sorry I promise!

Abner Mariblanca

2017-05

California Aquariums is one of the best small Local Fish Store (LFS) in the Los Angeles County. They stock (they call it coral cellar) some of the most amazing and eclectic collection of corals from high end mushrooms, zoanthids, scolymias, fungias, acans up to their tremendous assortment of beautiful acroporas and montiporas and MORE…!!! California Aquarium’s prices are fair and very competitive. Austin and Elliot always provide informative advice and most of all incredible service, and they are very honest. I am a proponent of supporting our local fish stores, and I am grateful to show my heartfelt support for California Aquariums. Please visit their scenic facility in Reseda. It is a very clean facility with tremendous amount of eye candies. What makes me smile from time to time is when their big friendly dog is present and would greet me like an old friend. California Aquariums is a must visit LFS on the weekend, and disappointment would be a forgotten vocabulary. Enjoy your visit, and I guarantee that you would leave there with a striking nugget with you!

David Feldbauer

2019-05

Posted an order online a couple days before Christmas and I was informed that it would not be shipped until after the holidays to ensure the coral arrived on time and safe and alive.. I liked that very much.. was informed that the coral would be placed in a reserve area in a system where it would stay until it was ready to ship.. I received my order today and the packaging was amazing and all corals we’re alive and well on arrival.. the pieces were even larger than what I thought I was going to get.. they were friendly and quick with responses when I had questions and very helpful throughout my order process.. this was my first time ordering coral online and I am 100% satisfied and happy with my order.. I would deff recommend golden state corals and I will be ordering again in the near future!

David Canizales

2023-05

Variety of corals and fish at reasonable prices knowledgeable staff, great service! Definitely have to recommend this spot

Marty Jewell

2021-05

Had a wonderful experience here. Prices seemed very fair. Lots of good advice. Nice selection. Felt like a welcoming club with the other customers there.

Max Sandow

2021-05

Extremely friendly and knowledgeable staff! Also very impressed by the large selection of corals!

First Place Trophy

2022-05

What a great store!!! Super selection, wild colors, great prices, frag heaven!Thanks for having us and knowing your stuff

jesse hernandez

2020-05

You want a signature piece for your reef, you will definitely find it here. And the customer service is top notch.

Michael Cho

2023-05

Awesome reef shop definitely one of the best in the business!