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Monterey Bay Aquarium

Aquarium

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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Casi GerberMay 31, 2011
The jellyfish exhibit is amazing! Read more
Penny HalvorsenDecember 19, 2016
Been here 10+ times
Jelly fish!
Jasmine MoralesJuly 8, 2011
discounted tickets for military @ outdoor recreation ODR on (DLI) base
Shelley RiskSeptember 2, 2010
Make sure to stop and pet the bat rays, they are so friendly!
Annie SFebruary 24, 2012
I miss living in pacific grove and coming here so much.
Kenneth TJuly 8, 2013
Very nice. Kids like this
Kevin ArroyoMarch 9, 2011
Been here 50+ times
Come to the nice restaurant hidden behind the cafe.
Jocelyn GabrielOctober 18, 2015
All the sea🌊 creatures
Keith BlodornJuly 4, 2015
Packed on July 4th!
Andreas FuchsMay 24, 2016
Omg the otters
Alexander WestermanSeptember 1, 2010
Amazing. Get tix in advance. Visit on weekday. Empty.
CC TJuly 1, 2018
It has nothing on the Georgia aquarium
Mollena WilliamsApril 29, 2013
PENGIES!!!
Nicholas PutzAugust 22, 2011
Check out the Jellyfish exhibit! Breathtaking!
Ying WangApril 17, 2012
SEA DRAGONS
Fox WoodsSeptember 12, 2013
Jellyfish. Stunning.
D_ee ElensJune 24, 2012
Go see the feeding of the puffins. Too cute.
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.
Ellen LumbardJanuary 24, 2012
Go to Austino's for lunch, it's right across the road and not expensive!
Colette ZApril 25, 2011
Not your first time? Bring a sketch book!
Briana DozaJune 1, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Avoid this place like the plague on Saturday and Sunday!
Vincent BelangerAugust 6, 2011
Great experience, beautiful.
Lee McEachernSeptember 9, 2010
Tickets can be found at a discounted rate on craigslist. Use the link below to search multiple markets, not just Monterey. Read more
BryanJanuary 24, 2011
The outer bay exhibit is awesome!
YarnGirlOctober 5, 2013
WAAAAAY overpriced admission! !!
Angel JanuaryFebruary 26, 2013
Go pet the stingrays.
Lavinia FrankNovember 12, 2011
Bring a canteen for coffee, no paper cups for to-go orders and their ceramic ones are tiny.
jannet lySeptember 4, 2011
free wine tastings throughout sept!
Ricardo CasasNovember 26, 2015
The fishes
Todd ZNovember 25, 2014
Cig butts are nasty
Kristina QJanuary 31, 2011
Please turn your flash off, it will harm the sea life.
Tomoko HosakaApril 14, 2012
Amazing jellyfish!
Gene ChuangApril 6, 2012
There be whales here! At least there was in Star Trek IV!
Mikey SwiftFebruary 10, 2012
Take the "Behind the Scenes" tour!
Alexandra V.April 16, 2012
Romantic outing with the boyfriend!
ShaunaJanuary 23, 2011
Free for locals the 20th of each month.
Lauren HFebruary 22, 2012
The stingrays are illusive
FlorianMarch 15, 2013
WOW...bring some time!
Chris JJune 29, 2013
Not really that worth the admission price
Kevin StubeJanuary 1, 2010
Sit upstairs to relax and enjoy the outer bay exhibit
Stephen GarciaApril 4, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Do the special feeding tour. Amazing and no crowds.
Helio NogueiraJune 22, 2011
Dont let kids go inside the Aquarium store!
Eren ErkeyJuly 17, 2011
Best aquarium ever
latino mafiaMay 29, 2013
Early morning
Danny NguyenOctober 2, 2011
Check out the sea Animals!
Adrianna RileyFebruary 25, 2012
Bathrooms are cozy while I poop.
Eren ErkeyJuly 17, 2011
Go on the tours very fun
Jeanie ConnerApril 3, 2010
Go here and check out the marine life!
Julian GoodshipApril 25, 2012
This place needs a bar.
Troy BourgeoisMay 9, 2011
Check out the dolphin exhibit!

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