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Aquarium
Cannery Row, Monterey
"My favorite animal to visit is the sea otter."(21 Tips)
"My boys loved the penguin feeding."(16 Tips)
"jellyfish exhibits and don't miss the Open Sea Feeding show"(18 Tips)"Kelp forest feeding is a must."(13 Tips)
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Courtney JamesJuly 4, 2011OTTERS!! so cute. Definitely check out the tide pool touch zones. Great for big kids too! The jellies were stunning. Read more
Panic ManualDecember 8, 2014An amazing aquarium with a gigantic tank filled with things I want to eat
Monterey county residence can get a pass from the local library good for up to 6 people. Available the 1st of the month!
Martin HansenMarch 17, 2015Very expensive entry fee, $40, and the place is very much aimed at kids. Though the jellyfish exhibition is worth the $40 in itself, not the "jellyfish experience" but the low lit exhibition
Paige D.May 20, 2012Please, we implore you; turn off your flash and watch your children. If they are too young to behave and learn, then leave them home.
If you live in the area, buy the annual family membership. It's less expensive and you can skip the lines.
Nick SkogSeptember 6, 2012The real-cost exhibit is a simple way to get more insight into the fish we consume. Awesome!
Doug BauderJune 9, 2012Get here early on the weekends and you'll be able to enjoy the exhibits more with less crowds.
Franci McFarlandApril 4, 2013The lovely restaurant and cafe are under construction but there's a small area with sandwiches etc
SeeMontereySeptember 16, 2011Check out the newly rennovated "Open Sea" exhibit. Beautiful jellies, sharks, mola molas and puffins!
Heidi Kvamsdal-NaesheimJune 30, 2012One, if not the best aquarium, the jellyfish exhibit is just beautiful !!
Jose "JR" VazquezApril 14, 2012Be sure to stop by the local library, you may be able to get a free pass to the aquarium!
Spend a minute talking to the staff and learn something new about the bay.
Lee McEachernSeptember 8, 2010Bring a small, lint free cloth in your pocket. Many small hands leave many small hand prints. Use the cloth to wipe off the hand prints, especially if you are taking photos.
michael shimadaSeptember 6, 2011Park for free at the beach. Go park after 185 ocean view. Tons of free parking. Save 8-20$. Only 5-10 min walk- SeeMontereyJuly 12, 2011Be sure to check out their newest exhibit the "Open Sea" which features sharks, jellies and puffins!
Stuart BarrMay 31, 2011
DørteNovember 10, 2015we really wanted to visit Monterey bay aquarium but didn't have time to spend more than two hours... way to expensive though (40$)
A magical place doing critically important work. Save the oceans!
April GeerMay 24, 2010The Seahorse and Flamingo/Climate Warming exhibits are great! Lots of great activities for children throughout the whole place.
DorenaDecember 30, 2013Fun place... And John finally got his Hammy! (That's a plush hammerhead shark for this who don't know.)
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The world-class Aquarium is on historic Cannery Row in Monterey and open daily except Christmas. Hours at www.montereybayaquarium.org or (831) 648-4888.
Open until 5:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
(831) 648-4800
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- 9.1
"One of the best aquariums in the world the docents are so friendly and knowledgeable!"
Ann Smith - 8.3
"Beginning on left side you see all sorts of awesome fish in there"
Brian Ibarra - 9.0
"One of the most amazing aquariums in the world. Make sure you cross over the bridge to the other building and go see the outer bay exhibit. The tuna are spectacular to watch."
Andrew Sandler
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"The outside market is great. Spicy ceviche is delicious!"
X-tina 🦄 - 7.3
"Very kind staff. Make sure to ask for the lemonade with strawberries, they're the best. The portions could be a little bigger though."
Karina Lopes - 8.1
"What a beautiful place just so much cool stuff to check out you can spend whole day here"
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