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Monterey Bay Aquarium

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Cannery Row, Monterey

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Monterey Bay Aquarium

9.3^/10

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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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Jason McPhersonAugust 19, 2016
The staff was awesome.
Tiara DelachevrotiereFebruary 20, 2012
Become a member if you know you will visit more than once.
Andrew HoranJanuary 20, 2012
11am is the best time....all the one time a day exhibits are
Doug RayMay 28, 2013
You could do laps around this place and each time would be a different experience.
🚡 Chris MarraMay 23, 2015
The sea otters are adorable.
Tani LeonJanuary 5, 2017
I personally found the jelly fish to be quite fascinating
Abigail BarrieOctober 19, 2010
Was granted access to this amazing underwater world. The jellyfish room was splashed with magnificent colour! Visit.
Ludwig KAugust 29, 2013
Don't think about the lines, because there are usually no lines.
Liam MayJune 3, 2017
Long on building, short on fish. Children running riot everywhere. This place was so hyped up to us before we visited and it was a total disappointment.
LI XinDecember 24, 2019
Been here 10+ times
Kelp Forest
Sandra Favaro6 days ago
I was expecting so much from all the fame... completely underwhelming!
Pam LaceyMay 13, 2016
Give yourself plenty of time!
Anne VFebruary 10, 2014
beautiful but very expensive ($39,95) and you can barely catch a glimpse because of the crowds
Jessica WilliamsenDecember 12, 2010
Go early to avoid being run over by strollers! And don't forget to pet the bat rays!
Jason NothdurftAugust 8, 2010
Buy your tickets for everything ahead of time online so you don't have to stand in the long line outside
Diana RoofnerJuly 12, 2019
Really enjoy the private tour
Kate RhoadesSeptember 1, 2013
Please don't harass the starfish. They're doing their best.
Brian GreenJuly 17, 2013
Go to the auditorium, they are live and informational
Tom KubikAugust 21, 2014
Groovy Jelly exhibit
Martin HallAugust 1, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Excellent aquarium little pricey but worth it. Read more
Michele PetersonJune 1, 2013
Plan to spend the day .si much to see and do
Per GrankvistOctober 17, 2010
Great restaurant with lots of fresh not so fat food; sandwiches and trays of cut vegetables.
GS RajuJuly 28, 2015
Octopus is the highlight.
Andy SteinmetzSeptember 1, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Best aquarium in the country? I'm voting yes!
Lindsay MOctober 1, 2016
The otters are so playful!!!
Ruchi BansalFebruary 4, 2016
jellies are the best
Colin PestingerFebruary 1, 2012
Oddly romantic. Very moving. Wish they would have a kid-free day. Is that so wrong?
Elias BikahiApril 1, 2014
Don't miss the shark feeding!!
Ernesto FajardoMarch 18, 2016
Awesome experience!
Colin SeilerSeptember 22, 2011
Best aquarium in the U.S., bar none. $30 admission is worth it.
Jay MartinOctober 11, 2017
See the otters and jelly fish
Harry SouletteDecember 31, 2015
Wear comfortable shoes.
Ozgur InamNovember 28, 2013
Must see giant octopus
Bianca NgAugust 21, 2016
My favorite aquarium.
LeighMay 29, 2010
Visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium and see the amazing kelp forest, penguin show & the tidepools.
Tommy ColomaMarch 4, 2016
Been here 10+ times
Marvel at the jellies!
Diesel van GoghJanuary 29, 2017
World class.
John MonteroNovember 21, 2011
I know it is a bit of a cliche, but the Sea Otters really are pretty cute.
Jennifer FilzenAugust 4, 2009
If you're visiting San Francisco, don't forget to visit the Monterey Peninsula and see the beauty of Monterey, Carmel, and Big Sur.
Todd ZDecember 12, 2014
An actual World-class aquarium.
Anne HernandezAugust 20, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Taking my niece to see the fishes :-) 🐠🐟
JocaribouNovember 14, 2010
Best aquarium I have ever done :-) Didn't like the birds part and really too much kids running everywhere...
Vinay YakkundiMarch 8, 2015
Amazing aquarium
Monterey Bay AquariumAugust 14, 2012
Need some tips on the area? http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/vi/vi_tips/monterey.aspx
M PeeNovember 21, 2010
Been here 10+ times
sign up for the text updates to find out which animals they're feedin' while you're walkin' around
Andru EdwardsDecember 18, 2013
Try the fried fish!
Anton ShusterJuly 3, 2015
The God-damn pharaoh cuttlefish, c'mon!
ashish rastogiMarch 25, 2016
Otters and penguins
Ricardo CasasNovember 26, 2015
The exhibits!
Jan IkedaMarch 21, 2013
Need to check out the penguin and jellyfish exhibit

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