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Monterey Bay Aquarium

886 Cannery Row at David Avenue, Monterey, CA 93940
831-648-4888
Ranked #1 of 67 attractions in Monterey
4.5 of 5 stars 1119 Reviews
Type: Aquariums, Amusement/ Theme Parks
Traveller Description: This post reflects a visit to the Monterey Aquarium on Jan. 1, 2010. The Sea Horse exhibit is new, and well worth the visit. Also,the tropical fish... more »
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Sunderland
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39 reviews 39 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW
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I only give 3 out of 5 because I really expected it to be bigger, but it is a nice aquarium and I especially loved the incredible variety of sea horses.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

A must-do in Monterey.Great seahorse exhibit! Went with my four sisters and got a ton of great photos.

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bury
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW
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The aquarium is well worth a visit if you are in the area. It is the best aquarium I've visited. Allow at least five hours to look around.

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capecod
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Took grandchildren 12 & 13 & they just loved it . Thought it was the best !

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Longmont, Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

What an amazing aquarium experience. The animals/fish were so lovingly cared for by employees and volunteers who really care about teaching people to value their environment. Everyone was helpful and informative and the environment is so clean.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

The Monterey Bay Aquarium is fantastic! We spent hours there and were impressed with every exhibit and activity. The building and displays are beautifully designed. They have an amazing children's area with lots of hands-on activites. The displays throughout the aquarium are plentiful so there was something new to see around every turn. Even though we were there on a... More

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Asheville,NC
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

This is Monterey's # 1 tourist attraction and I can see why. So much variety and the displays are fascinating. WE loved the seahorses and jellies!!! Well worth a visit.

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San Francisco, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

The Monterey Bay Aquarium is a fun and fascinating adventure. It's spacious and has a variety of attractions. I especially enjoyed the penguins and the seahorses. It's informative without being overtly so--you don't feel hit over the head with information. The displays are attractive and well- kept. They did an especially good job on the jelly fish displays.

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Bay Area, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW
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We are aquarium members, so we visit several times each year. The aquarium can get very crowded, so I recommend that you do your homework in advance and decide which exhibit you want to see most. The Outer Bay tank is very large, and while popular, it has plenty of room for everyone to have a decent view. The otter... More

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Marina, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

The Monterey Bay Aquarium has fantastic exhibits. I absolutely enjoy going there.

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