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Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

Tourist attraction

4.6(475 reviews)
Closed Closed ⋅ Opens 10 a.m. Wed
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

About

Theater & interactive exhibit gallery. Educational multimedia exhibits include theater, touch pools & a remotely operated underwater robot.

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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 National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center:

  • 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
    35 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States
  • 📞
    Phone
    (831) 421-9993
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    Hours
    Monday:Closed
    Tuesday:Closed
    Wednesday:10 a.m.–4 p.m.
    Thursday:10 a.m.–4 p.m.
    Friday:10 a.m.–4 p.m.
    Saturday:10 a.m.–4 p.m.
    Sunday:10 a.m.–4 p.m.

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 washroom: Has wheelchair-accessible washroom

Offerings

  • Gift shop: Has gift shop

Amenities

  • Offers tours: Offers tours
  • Washroom: Has washroom
  • Restaurant: No restaurant

Children

  • Good for kids: Good for kids

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