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Monterey Bay Aquarium

Tourist attraction

4.6(41925 reviews)
Closed Closed ⋅ Opens 10 AM Wed
Monterey Bay Aquarium

About

Sprawling marine life attraction. Well-known aquarium on a rocky coastline with exhibits ranging from otter habitats to touch pools.

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What to bring

Based on this location and its activities, here's what you might want to bring:

  • Comfortable shoes for walking

Best times to visit

To avoid crowds at Monterey Bay Aquarium:

  • Weekday mornings are typically less crowded
  • Avoid peak lunch/dinner hours if this is a restaurant
  • Check their social media for special events that might increase attendance

Age appropriateness

This location is generally recommended for:

Toddlers (0-2)Preschoolers (3-5)Elementary (6-10)Tweens (11-13)Teens (14+)

Details

  • Address
    886 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940
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    Phone
    (831) 648-4800
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    Hours
    Monday:10 AM–5 PM
    Tuesday:10 AM–5 PM
    Wednesday:10 AM–5 PM
    Thursday:10 AM–5 PM
    Friday:10 AM–5 PM
    Saturday:10 AM–5 PM
    Sunday:10 AM–5 PM

Features

Service options

  • Onsite services: Onsite services available

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance: Has wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot: Has wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom: Has wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating: Has wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Gift shop: Has gift shop

Amenities

  • Cafe: Has cafe
  • Gender-neutral restroom: Has gender-neutral restroom
  • Offers tours: Offers tours

Crowd

  • LGBTQ+ friendly: LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Transgender safespace: Transgender safespace

Children

  • Good for kids: Good for kids
  • Playground: Has playground

Parking

  • Paid parking garage: Paid parking garage
  • Paid parking lot: Paid parking lot
  • Paid street parking: Paid street parking

Nearby

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