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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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Charlotte KerrSeptember 12, 2013Don't take your kids, it just ruins the experience for others when they are constantly screaming and banging on the glass of every exhibit
- MarniOctober 20, 2014It's touristy, and over-priced. But it is a lot of fun. If you are only in town for a day or two, skip it and go to Point Lobos instead.
AD NysNovember 20, 2011Secret Lives of Seahorses: Did you know they have no stomach? Text "feeding" to 56512 for more pearls of ocean wisdom.
Jennifer FilzenAugust 4, 2009The Monterey Bay Aquarium is absolutely one of the BEST aquariums in the world. Don't miss it when you're visiting Monterey, California.
Please don't use your flash when taking pictures of the animals!
ScottySauceAugust 16, 2011If your hungry be sure to eat inside the restaurant and skip the regular old cafeteria!
Jeannette S.July 17, 2011If you go on a Saturday during the summer, go later in the day & stay for extended hours.- Photographers: Turn off your flash and use the widest aperture you have available.
Steve ColemanMarch 31, 2012Bring your girlfriend to the jellyfish tanks! Romantic mixed with nerd coolness.
FooBear408September 26, 2010bring earplugs so you don't have to listen to everyone's little broods of failure screaming at the top of their lungs. kids stink.
Doug RayMay 28, 2013You could do laps around this place and each time would be a different experience.
Anne VFebruary 10, 2014beautiful but very expensive ($39,95) and you can barely catch a glimpse because of the crowds
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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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