Monterey Bay Aquarium

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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Jan 22, 2025
Monterey Bay Aquarium is worth the price! We spent almost three hours walking around the exhibits.. so well done, took some beautiful photos of jellyfish, penguins, otters, and exhibits. We hadn’t be…Full review by nimy55
Jan 8, 2025
This is a wonderful aquarium. We spent 2 hours walking through each exhibit. The jellyfish exhibits are extensive and beautiful. There are even penguins! The volunteers are numerous and helpful. The …Full review by buppy o
Dec 20, 2024
I love aquariums and have visited many. This is the best so far! Very educational, family friendly with interactive exhibits for the young and old like. Highly recommended.Full review by timwS213ZK
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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
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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The Intercontinental is right next door in the same block but is very expensive.
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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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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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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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