Monterey Bay Aquarium
Tourist attraction
Closed Closed ⋅ Opens 10 AM Wed
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
- Address886 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940
- 📞Phone(831) 648-4800
- 🕒HoursMonday:10 AM–5 PMTuesday:10 AM–5 PMWednesday:10 AM–5 PMThursday:10 AM–5 PMFriday:10 AM–5 PMSaturday:10 AM–5 PMSunday: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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