Random Octopus: Banner for the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium

I went to see the new Cirque du Soleil show, OvO and was pleasantly surprised to be greeted by an octopus as I walked down the Santa Monica Pier.

The banner is to promote the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium which houses a Bimac Octopus, an inhabitant of the Santa Monica Bay. The Aquarium is helping us Angelenos "get to know our neighbors" with their exhibit, Meet the Locals, which showcases creatures native to the Santa Monica Bay.

The Santa Monica Pier Aquairum is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday, and admission is a suggested donation of $5.