Aquarium at Monterey Bay

Monterey Bay Aquarium    

www.montereybayaquarium.org
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(14.5K) · Aquarium in Monterey, United States
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Located at the ocean's edge on historic Cannery Row in Monterey Bay, California, the Aquarium is your window to marine life! Our mission is to inspire conservation of the ocean.

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4.5/5 · 14,533 reviews
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Mar 8, 2025
Conflicted. Lots of exhibits, solid educational effort, neat sea life to see up close. Great it’s on the water and a historical site. But oh boy, the crowds, the young children, the cumbersome admiss…Full review by pmconno
Feb 23, 2025
The Monterey Bay Aquarium was a pleasant experience but nothing like what I expected it to be. I had heard so many rave reviews about how great it is but in comparison to the Aquarium of the Pacific…Full review by dina d
Feb 9, 2025
We were taken here by members which means we didn’t pay and didn’t have to wait online. Therefore, this was easily 5/5. I try to rate based on value so I can’t guarantee the value would be 5/5 but it…Full review by Reingding13
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Monterey Bay Aquarium is one of the best-designed aquariums in the country. A rather stand-out feature of this aquarium is the two-s…
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The Monterey Bay Aquarium is one of the best places to see and interact with marine life. The aquarium has species that represent marine li…
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The Monterey Bay Aquarium (MBA) is a public aquarium located in Monterey, California, United States. The aquarium was founded in 1984 a…
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Facts

Opened:October 20, 1984
Located:Cannery Row, Monterey, California, U.S.
Annual visitors:2 million

Amenities

Wi-Fi
Good for kids
Accessible

Questions & answers

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If I am traveling across the country, what is the best hotel to stay in to have walking distance to the aquarium?
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Intercontinental the Clement
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Does the aquarium gift shop or dining areas accept Apple Pay?
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There are a handful of gift shop kiosks that take Apple Pay.
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Answer by Valerie L · Dec 16, 2024
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Do tickets sell out? Just wondering if I should buy weeks in advance or if I can buy a couple days prior to arriving. …
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Do tickets sell out? Just wondering if I should buy weeks in advance or if I can buy a couple days prior to arriving. Thank you!
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I am not sure, but it depends on when you go. We went mid January and could buy tickets at the door, but it took some time. I would advise buying ahead to cut the wait in line down.
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Frequently asked questions

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Do I need to buy my tickets in advance?
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Yes. Tickets must be purchased on our website as there are no in-person ticket sales. You’re welcome to make a reservation on your mobile device, but...
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Highlights

Tips

Locker facility available
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The gift shop contains clothes, plush toys, gifts and other souvenirs
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Wheelchairs are available for free on first-com first-serve basis
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There is metred monterey bay aquarium parking nearby and bicycle parking across the street
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Fully accessible to the disabled
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Personal photography only
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Sit outside and see whales and marine animals in their natural habitat
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If you're coming from San Francisco, you'll enjoy a beautiful drive down the coast with plenty of picture opportunities or much-needed breaks on the drive
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Monterey California houses the Monterey Bay Aquarium
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Be sure to give yourself a full day to enjoy everything this aquarium has to offer
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One of the best additions to your time at the Monterey Bay Aquarium is the Personal Guided Tour
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You can still see your favorite exhibits virtually by tuning in to the Aquarium's live cams
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Exhibits are engaging and well laid out, and the setting on the water's edge is perfect
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You can even get aquarium gift cards for your entire family
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Advanced reservations are required, so be sure to plan ahead
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On weekdays, it's best to arrive in the afternoon after the school kids have departed
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You can view giant kelp forest from a number of levels
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The aquarium offers an impressive selection of marine mammals, fish, invertebrates and birds
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Admission is expensive ($37) but worth it
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The best exhibitions to check out in the aquarium are the seawater systems
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Give them proper knowledge about various kind of seafood which they can opt for without harming these living creatures
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The aquarium can sometimes be very crowded, which may slow down your trip
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The jellyfish exhibit should not be missed, however, as it is a tremendous sight to see
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Arrive early for the three-time-daily feedings to get a good look at them
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Seafood watch, a sustainable seafood advisory list published by the aquarium beginning in 1999, has influenced the discussion surrounding sustainable seafood
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You can walk through a giant kelp forest
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