Monterey Bay Aquarium

At the Monterey Bay Aquarium, our mission is to inspire conservation of the oceans. Since 1984, we've been doing so through award-winning exhibits, education programs and far-reaching conservation initiative... more on American Zoological Association

The aquarium sits on Monterey's historic Cannery Row, just minutes from Carmel... more on Museum Stuff

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,... more on yahoo_local

Our exhibits take you into the hidden world of Monterey Bay, a spectacular ocean realm at the heart of the nation's largest... more on epinions.com

5.0	A Wonderful Time! (3/22/2007) This was a fabulous place! I would go back and i do recommend this Aquarium! My favorite part of this was the new Shark Exhibit! For some reason the "guys... Bethy , a user of yahoo_local, Read full review on yahoo_local
5.0	Octopi and bat rays and PENGUINS - oh my! (Nov 07 '02) The Monterey Bay Aquarium was opened in 1984, the result of a 7-year effort inspired by... Penguinlady , a user of epinions.com, Read full review on epinions.com
5.0	The BEST Aquarium in the world ! (01/25/05) 1-24-2005 mom / dad / two teens 13 & 16 THE BEST aquarium in the world - Join as a member and get a tax deduction... By jean from Bay area , a user of yahoo, Read full review on yahoo
5.0	Amazing experience (1/7/2007) This is without a doubt one of the best ways to experience... C J , a user of yahoo_local, Read full review on yahoo_local
5.0	Something for Everyone (Aug 13 '00) My family lived in the Monterey area for about 3 years... c_chica , a user of epinions.com, Read full review on epinions.com
5.0	Local gives it 2 thumbs up! (04/17/05) Been going for years and we do have a family membership. The exibits change over time and keep us interested. Choose your visiting times carefully... By Susan from Salinas, CA , a user of yahoo, Read full review on yahoo

From the North on Hwy 1 Look for the Monterey Bay Aquarium exit sign. Follow the brown Monterey Bay Aquarium directional signs to Del Monte Ave. On Del Monte, stay in the right two lanes past Fisherman's Wharf then through the tunnel to Foam St. Continue

Open every day except December 25, 10:00 a.m. –6:00 p.m. Regular Hours, 9:30 a.m. –6:00 p.m. May 26–Sept. 3 & Holidays, 9:30 a.m. –8:00 p.m. May 26–Sept. 2 (Sat. & Sun.), 7:30am-10pm Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun; 7:30am-noon Tue; 7:30am-11pm Fri-Sat, 10am-6pm daily; 9:30am-6pm summer and busy holidays; closed Christmas Day

Admission : Adult $24.95 Senior (65+) $22.95 Student (13 thru 17 or college ID) $22.95 Child (3 thru 12) $15.95 Child (Under 3) Free Disabled $15.95
Events: http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/vi/promotions.asp

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