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Monterey Bay Aquarium

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Cannery Row, Monterey

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Monterey Bay Aquarium

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Ranked #7 for scenic views in 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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Nicole B.August 3, 2015
Go see the deep sea presentation in the auditorium!
Annie Ochoa BenitezFebruary 15, 2015
Don't forget to check out the octopus & seahorses
DorenaDecember 30, 2013
Fun place... And John finally got his Hammy! (That's a plush hammerhead shark for this who don't know.)
ᴡ NaimyAugust 3, 2013
This Aquarium is amazing! A must see!
Avradeep ChakrabartiAugust 10, 2013
$20 each with a membership card.
DørteNovember 10, 2015
we really wanted to visit Monterey bay aquarium but didn't have time to spend more than two hours... way to expensive though (40$)
Vincent HigginsApril 21, 2013
Buy tickets in advance. The line on a weekend could take 45 to 1 hour.
Meghan SmithAugust 13, 2015
Great views and just an awesome aquarium
JohnJuly 17, 2013
Avoid the toy sharks!!! They'll take a bite out of your wallet!
Jacqueline TopeteJanuary 11, 2015
I simply loved it!
Island BruinApril 14, 2017
Jellyfish exhibit and the Open Sea.
Aeron MossJuly 29, 2016
The whole aquarium was amazing
Enda NasutionOctober 20, 2015
Here for TED Fellow Dinner, amazing place to have dinner here
Charlotte KerrSeptember 12, 2013
Don't take your kids, it just ruins the experience for others when they are constantly screaming and banging on the glass of every exhibit
Heather RyderJuly 25, 2012
The fish seem more active in late afternoon, 5 or so.
Noel GreenSeptember 13, 2014
Love the fish. Actually a very cool place
AD NysNovember 20, 2011
Secret Lives of Seahorses: Did you know they have no stomach? Text "feeding" to 56512 for more pearls of ocean wisdom.
Ezra LamDecember 11, 2014
Take a gander with the penguins or a stroll with sea otters
James TJanuary 4, 2016
Feeding at the Open Sea is breathtaking.
Brandon BowlingApril 5, 2012
The outdoor high and low tide exibit is tons of fun for kids
Ray FlowJune 24, 2016
The large variety of sea life.
Raquel KalilDecember 31, 2017
So much fun!!!
Gary WNovember 26, 2016
A filming location for Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home.
Sunny =)August 8, 2013
Went this weekend - love the jellyfish and seahorses! So cool!!
Alison CurtinSeptember 7, 2018
Everything here is AH-MAZING!
Jennifer FilzenAugust 4, 2009
The Monterey Bay Aquarium is absolutely one of the BEST aquariums in the world. Don't miss it when you're visiting Monterey, California.
Anna StradiottoDecember 11, 2012
Amazing! You have to visit it!
Joe ChenOctober 28, 2013
Amazing jellyfish and other sea animals
Hilary MartinOctober 19, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Please don't use your flash when taking pictures of the animals!
SagarApril 7, 2013
Park at David and Belden for free street parking. Paid parking is 15$
Sarah FernandesSeptember 7, 2015
Amazing underwater views!
Cynthia SchickMay 21, 2019
Jellyfish and penguins.
ScottySauceAugust 16, 2011
If your hungry be sure to eat inside the restaurant and skip the regular old cafeteria!
Ethan TurkeltaubAugust 10, 2013
Come here on a weekday during the school year.
John JaramilloAugust 9, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Everything is good here!
Jeannette S.July 17, 2011
If you go on a Saturday during the summer, go later in the day & stay for extended hours.
FedFebruary 5, 2017
Great aquarium but very expensive $$$$
KRJune 13, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Photographers: Turn off your flash and use the widest aperture you have available.
James TJanuary 4, 2016
I wish the Penguins had more space to swim 😞
Ashley SpearsNovember 1, 2015
Sea otters are the best!
Nina TurnerMarch 28, 2016
Great place for the family
Steve ColemanMarch 31, 2012
Bring your girlfriend to the jellyfish tanks! Romantic mixed with nerd coolness.
Carlos OchoaFebruary 15, 2015
Check out the noses of the sharks and rays. What happened to them?
Colin SparksFebruary 22, 2016
Family fun with fishes and other aquatic life!
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FooBear408September 26, 2010
bring earplugs so you don't have to listen to everyone's little broods of failure screaming at the top of their lungs. kids stink.
Carlos OchoaFebruary 14, 2015
You have to see the octopus
Eric ChanAugust 4, 2017
Lots to see!
Kevin Chen December 15, 2013
Jellyfish, so beautiful.
Madeline WainscottJuly 15, 2016
Been here 100+ times
I love everything about this place!

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