Monterey Bay Aquarium
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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SeeMontereyJuly 12, 2011Be sure to check out their newest exhibit the "Open Sea" which features sharks, jellies and puffins!
If you live in the area, buy the annual family membership. It's less expensive and you can skip the lines.
Martin HansenMarch 17, 2015Very expensive entry fee, $40, and the place is very much aimed at kids. Though the jellyfish exhibition is worth the $40 in itself, not the "jellyfish experience" but the low lit exhibition
Nick SkogSeptember 6, 2012The real-cost exhibit is a simple way to get more insight into the fish we consume. Awesome!
DørteNovember 10, 2015we really wanted to visit Monterey bay aquarium but didn't have time to spend more than two hours... way to expensive though (40$)
Something different every time we visit. The rescued otter pups are adorable. Do the behind-the-scenes tour if you have the chance!
Panic ManualDecember 8, 2014An amazing aquarium with a gigantic tank filled with things I want to eat
Stuart BarrMay 31, 2011
Heidi Kvamsdal-NaesheimJune 30, 2012One, if not the best aquarium, the jellyfish exhibit is just beautiful !!
John RuffingMay 26, 2015Was a shooting location for Star Trek IV, the Voyage Home. Was referred to as the fictional "Cetacean Institute". No humpback whales were actually here, just special effects.
Spend a minute talking to the staff and learn something new about the bay.
Franci McFarlandApril 4, 2013The lovely restaurant and cafe are under construction but there's a small area with sandwiches etc
Jake LewisOctober 10, 2021Jellies exhibit was the most exciting in Oct.21. The elevators close fast.
Anne VFebruary 10, 2014beautiful but very expensive ($39,95) and you can barely catch a glimpse because of the crowds
April GeerMay 24, 2010The Seahorse and Flamingo/Climate Warming exhibits are great! Lots of great activities for children throughout the whole place.
Jeannette S.July 17, 2011If you go on a Saturday during the summer, go later in the day & stay for extended hours.
michael shimadaSeptember 6, 2011Park for free at the beach. Go park after 185 ocean view. Tons of free parking. Save 8-20$. Only 5-10 min walk
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.
Abigail BarrieOctober 19, 2010Was granted access to this amazing underwater world. The jellyfish room was splashed with magnificent colour! Visit.- SeeMontereySeptember 16, 2011Check out the newly rennovated "Open Sea" exhibit. Beautiful jellies, sharks, mola molas and puffins!
Ming LeeDecember 26, 2013Go to the Deep Sea feeding at 11a. There's only one a day. Other feedings (penguins, sea otters) occur at least twice.
DorenaDecember 30, 2013Fun place... And John finally got his Hammy! (That's a plush hammerhead shark for this who don't know.)
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
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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.
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