Monterey Bay Aquarium

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
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    Allison L.
    "My favorite animal to visit is the sea otter."(21 Tips)
    Jessica P.
    "My boys loved the penguin feeding."(16 Tips)
    David A.
    "jellyfish exhibits and don't miss the Open Sea Feeding show"(18 Tips)
    Peter G.
    "Kelp forest feeding is a must."(13 Tips)
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  • Jay M.heart icon on user image
    Jay MartinOctober 11, 2017
    See the otters and jelly fish
  • Raquel K.heart icon on user image
    Raquel KalilDecember 31, 2017
    So much fun!!!
  • Hilary M.heart icon on user image
    Hilary MartinOctober 19, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Please don't use your flash when taking pictures of the animals!
  • John J.heart icon on user image
    John JaramilloAugust 9, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Everything is good here!
  • Martin H.heart icon on user image
    Martin HallAugust 1, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Excellent aquarium little pricey but worth it. Read more
  • AD N.
    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.
  • Carlos O.heart icon on user image
    Carlos OchoaFebruary 14, 2015
    You have to see the octopus
  • Alison C.heart icon on user image
    Alison CurtinSeptember 7, 2018
    Everything here is AH-MAZING!
  • Colin S.
    Colin SeilerSeptember 22, 2011
    Best aquarium in the U.S., bar none. $30 admission is worth it.
  • Lindsay M.heart icon on user image
    Lindsay MOctober 1, 2016
    The otters are so playful!!!
  • Lavinia F.
    Lavinia FrankNovember 12, 2011
    Bring a canteen for coffee, no paper cups for to-go orders and their ceramic ones are tiny.
  • Jocaribou
    JocaribouNovember 14, 2010
    Best aquarium I have ever done :-) Didn't like the birds part and really too much kids running everywhere...
  • Michele P.heart icon on user image
    Michele PetersonJune 1, 2013
    Plan to spend the day .si much to see and do
  • Colin P.
    Colin PestingerFebruary 1, 2012
    Oddly romantic. Very moving. Wish they would have a kid-free day. Is that so wrong?
  • Elizabeth P.
    Elizabeth PattersonApril 13, 2012
    Avoid the lines at the buffet and enjoy Cindy Pawlcyn's restaurant instead. Better food and no lines. Table service as well. A few more $$$ though.
  • Nina T.heart icon on user image
    Nina TurnerMarch 28, 2016
    Great place for the family
  • GoWest Choice Hotels
    GoWest Choice HotelsMarch 13, 2012
    "Cooking for Solutions" is coming May 18-20 with celebrity chefs. Don't miss it! Read more
  • Diana R.heart icon on user image
    Diana RoofnerJuly 12, 2019
    Really enjoy the private tour
  • Tom K.
    Tom KubikAugust 21, 2014
    Groovy Jelly exhibit
  • KRheart icon on user image
    KRJune 13, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Photographers: Turn off your flash and use the widest aperture you have available.
  • Madeline W.heart icon on user image
    Madeline WainscottJuly 15, 2016
    Been here 100+ times
    I love everything about this place!
  • Eric C.
    Eric ChanAugust 4, 2017
    Lots to see!
  • Jason M.heart icon on user image
    Jason McPhersonAugust 19, 2016
    The staff was awesome.
  • LI X.
    LI XinDecember 24, 2019
    Been here 10+ times
    Kelp Forest
  • GS Rajuheart icon on user image
    GS RajuJuly 28, 2015
    Octopus is the highlight.
  • Brian G.
    Brian GreenJuly 17, 2013
    Go to the auditorium, they are live and informational
  • 🚡 Chris M.heart icon on user image
    🚡 Chris MarraMay 23, 2015
    The sea otters are adorable.
  • John M.
    John MonteroNovember 21, 2011
    I know it is a bit of a cliche, but the Sea Otters really are pretty cute.
  • Tommy C.heart icon on user image
    Tommy ColomaMarch 4, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Marvel at the jellies!
  • Todd Z.
    Todd ZDecember 12, 2014
    An actual World-class aquarium.
  • Pam L.heart icon on user image
    Pam LaceyMay 13, 2016
    Give yourself plenty of time!
  • Harry S.heart icon on user image
    Harry SouletteDecember 31, 2015
    Wear comfortable shoes.
  • Ozgur I.
    Ozgur InamNovember 28, 2013
    Must see giant octopus
  • Bianca N.heart icon on user image
    Bianca NgAugust 21, 2016
    My favorite aquarium.
  • Annie S.
    Annie SFebruary 24, 2012
    I miss living in pacific grove and coming here so much.
  • Tani L.heart icon on user image
    Tani LeonJanuary 5, 2017
    I personally found the jelly fish to be quite fascinating
  • Vinay Y.
    Vinay YakkundiMarch 8, 2015
    Amazing aquarium
  • Anton S.heart icon on user image
    Anton ShusterJuly 3, 2015
    The God-damn pharaoh cuttlefish, c'mon!
  • Elias B.heart icon on user image
    Elias BikahiApril 1, 2014
    Don't miss the shark feeding!!
  • Jan I.
    Jan IkedaMarch 21, 2013
    Need to check out the penguin and jellyfish exhibit
  • ashish r.heart icon on user image
    ashish rastogiMarch 25, 2016
    Otters and penguins
  • Ernesto F.heart icon on user image
    Ernesto FajardoMarch 18, 2016
    Awesome experience!
  • Alexander W.
    Alexander WestermanSeptember 1, 2010
    Amazing. Get tix in advance. Visit on weekday. Empty.
  • Andy S.
    Andy SteinmetzSeptember 1, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Best aquarium in the country? I'm voting yes!
  • Ruchi B.heart icon on user image
    Ruchi BansalFebruary 4, 2016
    jellies are the best
  • Andrew H.
    Andrew HoranJanuary 20, 2012
    11am is the best time....all the one time a day exhibits are
  • Noel S.
    Noel SantiagoNovember 29, 2012
    Tickets are USD $35/adult so a bit pricey
  • Diesel v.heart icon on user image
    Diesel van GoghJanuary 29, 2017
    World class.
  • Kenneth T.
    Kenneth TJuly 8, 2013
    Very nice. Kids like this
  • CC T.
    CC TJuly 1, 2018
    It has nothing on the Georgia aquarium
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Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery Row (at David Ave.)
Monterey, CA 93940
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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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