Monterey Bay Aquarium

886 Cannery Row Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 648-4800
Rating: 5.0 out of 5"46 user ratings ·

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This is one of the best designed aquariums going. A unique feature is the two-story tank, home to a kelp forest in which swim sunfish, sharks, and the occasional diver tasked with squeegeeing the algae off the tank walls. Sand dabs are displayed in shelf-like tanks ideally suited to the Moreflat fish, and a school of sardines swim in an endless circle in their cylindrical tank home. If you want to interact with some aquatic dwellers, you're invited to pet the bat rays (oddly velvet-like). The jellyfish display shows that they are like something from another planet.

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Rating: 5.0 out of 5"46 reviewsWhat's this?

Atmosphere10013 reviews
Food1005 reviews
Family / Kid Friendly1003 reviews
Location1003 reviews
Amenities1002 reviews

Most recent reviews

  • Well worth a visit

    Rating: 5.0 out of 5"by a TripAdvisor member at TripAdvisor.com5/8/2013Amazing exhibits and friendly staff. A staff member took us in back for a quick behind the scenes tour. This was totally her idea and it helped make the visit special, Read full review
  • This is your destination

    Rating: 5.0 out of 5"by a TripAdvisor member at TripAdvisor.com5/8/2013A lifetime of seeing the Aquarium on TV never will prepare you for all of its splendor and true awesomeness!!! Read full review
  • Top Notch Aquarium

    Rating: 5.0 out of 5"by a TripAdvisor member at TripAdvisor.com5/8/2013Monterey Bay Aquarium has some really great exhibits. The Open Ocean tank seems infinitely large and was currently housing some impressive hammerhead sharks. The 70's themed jellyfish exhibit was ... Read full review
  • So much fun!

    Rating: 5.0 out of 5"by a TripAdvisor member at TripAdvisor.com5/7/2013going to the aquarium is a must while in Monterey. So much sea life to enjoy! One tip is to purchase your ticket ahead of time. There will still be a line but it was much shorter than the line to ... Read full review
  • The Jellies are a Must See!

    Rating: 5.0 out of 5"by a TripAdvisor member at TripAdvisor.com5/7/2013The thing that struck my family as being particularly noteworthy was the jellyfish exhibit. It's worth a visit just for the relaxing atmosphere of that alone! We also liked to sit outside on the... Read full review

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