Experts' Choice Award
Monterey Bay Aquarium
9 expert reviews
“One of the most elaborate displays of Jellyfish is on display at the aquarium. ”
– Atlas Obscura
Frommer's
"Ranked one of the nation's top family attractions, Monterey's aquarium draws nearly two million visitors a year."
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Tip: Avoid lines at the gate by ordering tickets in advance by calling tel.
Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"It features more than 250,000 animals and plants of nearly 550 species, representing the full spectrum of Monterey Bay habitats from coastal wetlands and tide pools to deep sea."
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Travel + Leisure
"Start, of course, with the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Its Splash Zone, an interactive exhibit for kids, recently doubled in size—now you can walk “through” a giant kelp forest."
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Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Monterey’s most mesmerizing experience is its enormous aquarium, built on the former site of the city’s largest sardine cannery."
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To avoid long lines in summer and on weekends and holidays, buy tickets in advance.
Afar Magazine
"The Monterey Bay Aquariums is arguably one of the best aquariums in the country."
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Afar Magazine
"Fun and educational but crowded."
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Where
"In a gorgeous seaside location, this world-class, nonprofit, family-friendly aquarium focuses on the conservation of the oceans."
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Afar Magazine
"When you stand on the Monterey bluffs and look at the bay, the vast expanse of marine protected areas may inspire you to learn more about conservation of the ocean and its creatures."
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