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Monterey Bay Aquarium


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 70 attractions in Monterey
Traveller Description:
Located at the ocean's edge, the Monterey Bay Aquarium is a window to marine life -- for dive masters and non-swimmers alike. It's home to sea... more » Located at the ocean's edge, the Monterey Bay Aquarium is a window to marine life -- for dive masters and non-swimmers alike. It's home to sea otters, penguins, sharks, jellies, and thousands of other marine animals and plants. Its mission is to inspire conservation of the oceans. « less
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Attraction type: Amusement/theme park, Aquarium
Address: 886 Cannery Row at David Avenue Monterey, CA 93940
Tel: 831-648-4888

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Reviews of Monterey Bay Aquarium

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16 Jun 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

This is the best aquarium I've seen I've been 3 times over about 15 years, took kids, myself, and lastly 85 year old Mother in Law, and it has always been great. Seahorse exhibit was great as is jelly fish. Great for everyone. BUT please teach your kids that a person in the wheelchair that is at the front of... more

19 May 2009

It is virtually impossible to write how sensational the Aquarium is. The current Seahorse exhibit has over 25 different types, all in spotless tanks. The buildings are huge, the variety of fish amazing,and the friendlessness of the staff is great. Kids can play with small fish, starfish, slugs, sea kelp etc. They have a few shows, all very interesting. This... more

6 May 2009

Really good day out, good displays, knowledgeable staff and lovely building- if you are local buy a season ticket its cheaper and you dont have to stand in line. more

4 May 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Our family visited with a 8yr old, 5 yr old, 2.5 yr old. We spent about 6 hours in the aquarium, we just barely finished everything. we have been to Maui Ocean Center, San Diego Sea World..etc and we feel this was the best Aquarium. Awesome. worth the money, time,and trip. Kids thoroughly enjoyed all the exhibits. The food was... more

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5 of 5 stars
san jose, Ca
19 Apr 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

My husband and I have been to aquariums all over the world, and our favorite is always the one in our own backyard (or bay as the case may be!) We were in Monterey for a couples of days and went to the aquarium specifically to see the new seahorse exhibit, which was outstanding. We appreciated not only the incredible... more

8 Apr 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

If you loved the WOW factor of "Jellies of the World" exhibit last year and wondered how MBA would surpass the expectations of members and visitors, let me tell you, the awe-inspiring Seahorse exhibit that opened on Monday, 4/6/2009, is an adult and child's fantasy land come true! From the beautifully crafted, hand-made wrought iron entrance gates to the elegant... more

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3 of 5 stars
Lincoln, NE
8 Apr 2009

The aquarium was very nice. The staff was excellent -very helpful and friendly. But much of the aquarium exhibits are ones you can see elsewhere, and it cost my family of 4 nearly $100 for about 2 hrs of entertainment. We spent the entire day before along the coast south of Monterey. Had amazing scenery and hiked to our hearts... more

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5 of 5 stars
San Mateo CA
15 Feb 2009
0/2 found this review helpful

I can be a pretty jaded person and was enchanted the whole time. Don't think twice about it, just go. more

29 Dec 2008
0/2 found this review helpful

Beautiful, well laid-out, family friendly and just absolutely amazing. I was traveling alone and found it just as fascinating as the families with small children. Overlooks wonderful view of ocean. more

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4 of 5 stars
United States
23 Dec 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

You HAVE to be prepared for the sheer magnitude of the throngs that rock the aquarium. We knew it would be crowded but it made Disney World Florida seem as empty as a monk's temple. We steeled ourselves, knew we couldn't avoid it and decided to just give into the reality that everything we would see would be eight people... more

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Monterey Bay Aquarium Address

886 Cannery Row at David Avenue, Monterey, CA 93940
Tel: 831-648-4888