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Monterey Bay Aquarium
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886 Cannery Row
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 648-4800
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 648-4800
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690 reviews for Monterey Bay Aquarium
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I love this place! Loved it as a child and now I absolutely love bringing my daughter here. An educational and fun-filled trip for all ages! You literally can spend hours gazing at all of the different exhibits. I've been here multiple times and I swear, I see something new every time.
They recently opened the new splash zone which is way better than I had expected from what their website noted. Tons of hands on activities for infants, toddlers and adults. There's a great interactive area where kids can create waves, tide pools, and wet areas where the kiddies can throw on smocks and splash around. They even have an indoor play area with a under the sea theme where kids can get dressed up as their favorite sea creatures and bounce around in.
I highly recommend to make it there early so you can catch all of the feedings. My favorite is the kelp forest, sea otter and outer bay feedings. Bring your digital and video camera..there's so much to see!
Such an easy going family atmosphere. What's great is the little ones walk away learning so much while they have hours of fun. Buying the membership is worth it. Plus you feel like you're doing your part in supporting the Monterey Bay research :)
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I absolutely love all aquariums, how can you not?!
One of the best part of Monterey Bay's is the HUGE aquarium wall (Kelp Forest?) that is at least 4 times your height. They even have pseudo bleacher/stadium seating because you could really sit there for a while and see a million different things. Including some glimpses of large and stunning sharks!
This aquarium is huge. Lots of different exhibits to visit and ground to cover. I really liked the penguin habitat and the special otter one. You can even walk outside on an upper deck and look out at Monterey Bay and see the seals. This whole property is just really well done - don't live life without having been here!
Quite possibly one of my most favorite museums here on the West Coast. There is just SO much to do and see here and all the docents are super knowledgeable and friendly. There's always something new to see and learn here and everything is super interactive so it's a great place to take kids and anyone who wants to learn a little bit more about marine biology.
Despite how great all the exhibits are, I couldn't help but notice there was something amiss in the Outer Bay exhibit. Where are all the TUNA? Sea turtles? Or the giant Sunfish? In such a great big tank and all this species missing, it was a little too obvious. The aquarium is looking to remodel this exhibit sometime Fall of next year and possibly will not be completed until 2011. I cannot wait to see this exhibit back and better than ever!
This place was such a dream to visit, and I thoroughly enjoyed every part of this beautifully well-kept aquarium- from the whimsical touch tide pool of pink + orange starfish to the alien wonders (jellies) that floated aimlessly to and fro, without a single care in the world.
The Monterey Bay Aquarium is a truly magnificent place to spend the day. Highly recommend the daily sea otter feeding (3:30pm), as well as the kelp forest feeding (4pm). The adorable otters were uber-playful and out-going, and seemed to really enjoy the energy of the audience. The kelp forest feeding features an enormous floor-to-ceiling tank that is home to (obviously, kelp) spotted sharks, stripefish, and other odd-looking fishies. As a special treat for Halloween this past Saturday, the Great Pumpkin in a scuba suit fed all the kelp forest dwellers.. so cute :)
The boy and I took in the magnificent views of the ocean, waved to kayakers passing by, and used the powerful magnascope stations to find sea lions sun-bathing on a distant rock.
I spent a good half hour next to the manta ray tank, still my FAVORITE feature of the MBA, despite the fact that one of their gigantic deep-sea cousins murdered our beloved Croc Hunter, Steve Irwin :(
The giant octopus was scrunched up in a corner, which was a frightening sight to see for me, because I was shocked at how long it took me to locate it even in such a small confined TANK. Imagine all the creatures lurking in the Big Blue- primary reason why I do not swim in the ocean. Nope. Still, it was amazing to see such a wondrously shy monstrosity so up close.
The new "Secret Life of Seahorses" exhibit includes over 15 species of seahorses. And let's not forget that these little wonders are also the world's most devoted fathers- the males give birth! Gotta love that.
I could have watched the jellies huffy puff around their illuminated bubble-shaped tanks all day...can't wait to return for another visit soon!!
*Remember, although ticket prices are a bit hefty ($30/person), the Monterey Bay Aquarium is a non-profit organization- so these fees contribute to the continuation of their work towards marine life preservation + education. It's definitely a win-win for everyone.*
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If you visit any aquarium this is the one you need to visit. Set right off John Steinbeck's Cannery Row is a magnificent palace of learning. It is also set in the beautiful city of Monterey also. One of their trademark exhibits is their kelp forest. It's just amazing.
My favorites are the huge two story aquarium with gigantic fish swimming in it, the penguins, and the otters. I could watch those things all day! Call ahead to see when all the feeding times are, the diver talks while in the exhibit.
It can get busy here, so I would go early. Parking is in one of the many structures in the area. There is plenty of places to shop and eat in the area as well.
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This is a fantastic aquarium to see Jellies, Seahorses and Sharks. Way to go Monterey. They have managed to make this place kid friendly without dumbing things down. (OK so my husband spent quite some time trying to catch plastic fish with the claw hand in the kids area but we really did appreciate the live shows and people on hand explaining everything).
The cafe serves good quality food (if you avoid the fried menu) at moderate prices and had a pleasant sitting area to eat. It's quite amusing that you can also go into a seafood bar right beside one of the large tanks downstairs. Talk about interactive menu.
Sidebar: I notice a lot of people get run out of here by people's ill behaved children. It would be nice to have 16+ evenings or maybe a later 21+ time slot with cocktails? The Academy of Sciences does the latter and it's very popular.
The Aquarium doesn't really need my measly little review to add to its 600+ reviews but here it is.
Go for the Sea Otters and the various Jelly Fish.
Pet some slimy things and some weird things at the two different touch counters.
Hand Sanitizer is good since there are usually lots of snotty little kids screeching and running around.
And if anyone can tell me how to coax a giant octopus into my purse help a sista' out.
This place is so classy. It's in no way just for children or families. Anyone can enjoy walking through the exhibits, relaxing to the music (yes, music!) that seems to guide your mood (-tranquil). There is so much to see, one really needs to alot a few hours at least. The Sea Horse exhibit is awesome, and mesmerizing. I've never even imagined that there are critters like this living on the planet!
The service personnel are genuinely interested in educating the public. They're very interactive, even the volunteers are wonderful!
Two things though:
One is that the price is almost prohibitively high, but fortunately there are ways to get discounts. Just hunt around on line first for coupons or hotel packages.
If all else fails, buy your tickets at the AAA office for a 3 dollar per ticket discount. (and save time standing in line).
The other is the cafe is very limited and over priced. So if you have a family, be sure you eat first before entering.
All in all a fantastic attraction in a spectacular location.
ME: I can't believe the Monterey Bay Aquarium makes that guy stand out on Cannery Row dressed like a big shrimp. John Steinbeck is rolling over in his fucking grave right now.
HIM: Um, that's not the Monterey Bay Aquarium, that's the Bubba Gump Shrimp Company.
ME: Really?
HIM: Really.
ME: Wow. That shit actually exists?
HIM: Yeah.
ME: Wow.
HIM: I know. That poor shrimp. I mean guy.
ME: I don't know...what's the going rate for shrimpsuiting these days?
HIM: ...
ME: To what kind of benefits is a shrimp entitled? Is there a Shrimp's Union?
HIM: Shush. He's right there. He can hear you.
ME: *inhales deeply* RUN FOREST, RUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!
SHRIMP: *gasps, stumbles over big invertebrate tail*
HIM: Look what you did. You scared the shrimp! You're such a--
ME: What? What am I?
HIM: Nothing.
ME: What? A shrimp-kabob? Shrimp creole? Shrimp gumbo?
HIM: Stop it.
ME: Pineapple shrimp? Lemon shrimp?
HIM: *walking quickly ahead*
ME: Coconut shrimp? Pepper shrimp, shrimp soup, SHRIMP STEW?? SHRIMP SALAD, SHRIMP AND POTATOES, SHRIMP BURGER, SHRIMP SANDWICH???!!!!!!!!!!!!
*stops, turns, looks at SHRIMP*
SHRIMP: Oh, aren't YOU original. Stupid tourists.
ME: Stupid is as stupid does.
SHRIMP: *rolls big buggy shrimp eyes*
As striking and effervescent as the big faux shrimp was, he paled in comparison to the real thing at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. And while the $29.95 admission fee would likely have bought me a lot of shrimp next door at Bubba Gump's, the psychedelic jellyfish and mystical sea dragons alone made it worth every penny, even if I didn't get to eat them with Remoulade Dippin' Sauce.
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Last came here five years ago with my husband, and I thought it was pretty nifty. This time around we have two kids, so now it just seems awesome! It did seem a bit pricey. But I kept telling myself that if we didn't pay admission how could they keep up the good work that they are doing? It's not like it's a museum with paintings, this is a living breathing museum.
I don't quite remember everything I saw on my last visit, but I swear there are some new exhibits. I think the Seahorse exhibit is new. And it was sooo neat! I love seeing the baby seahorses. So cute. It was pouring rain when we went (and yet it was still packed!). So we didn't get to (or want to) do the outdoor stuff.
My son was so amazed as soon as we walked in. He's only 4, so he wasn't too interested in learning anything. My daughter who is 1 also loved it. I think she just loved walking around and following her brother though. It's not a ginormous place, but I was surprised at how long it takes us to get through an exhibit. The kids just don't want to leave. Towards the end, they were pretty aquariumed out and seemed less interested in seeing anymore fish.
All in all it was a good experience, and I'm glad we stopped by on our way back home from SF, despite the storm. Apparently they are building a new flamingo exhibit next year. So we will definitely be back to see all the new changes.
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I'd like to be...under the sea...in an octopuses garden in the shade....
Less of an educational aquarium (not enough little information plaques for my taste) and more of an underwater fantasy world.
Before coming to this aquarium I never considered architecture or interior design to be integral to a museum; now I do. Everything in here makes you ooohhh and ahhhhh in a delightful way.
I don't know much more about jelly fish or seahorses due to my trip to this aquarium but I do know that I would like to have a few as pets that could double as wall decorations. What a conversation piece!
If you're in the area you should definitely shell out the $30 to visit this place. Think of it more as a ride than an aquarium and you'll be happy. You can also part with your money a little easier knowing that the Monterey Bay Aquarium is committed to promoting conservation. Be sure to grab a "safe fish guide" on your way out so you can make better decisions when dining out and you don't end up eating the last piece of blue fin tuna on the planet.
And, I implore you, for the love of little plaques, please read them, and then follow their instructions to not use flash photography. If your camera flashes and you scare the fish then it ruins it for everyone. You selfish, endangered species eating, bastard....
Ahem. I like the aquarium.
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Love this place!! What a great place to go with the family. Everytime I come back over to Monterey, I always have to come into the aquarium and see all the new things. It seems everytime I good it gets better and better.
I will say this it is a bit pricey but what do you expect from such a wonderful and popular place!!
This is one of the best Aquariums I have visited, and I will never stop coming around.
love the aquarium in the off season.
we get a membership every year and it's well worth it!
play hookie from work/school in october with no tourists around and sit in the main room and watch the sun fish,tuna and turtles go by...if they only served beer
Sort of felt left like there was more to be desired.
soo many kids even for a monday!
Spectacular!
We visited for the 6th time and we were still thrilled. This was the first weekday visit and we enjoyed the fact it was not so crowded.
Many of the exhibit makes me think about my seafood consumption...
Although I will not give up seafood, I may have a hard time eating octopus from now on after reading that it is actually really nice creature and it has personality.....!
Jelly fish section was beautiful!
Unless you're a kid, or a parent of kids, this place isn't THAT exciting. Sure, there are a few must see classic exhibits (Jellyfish, Otter), but the amount of kids running around and the large crowds on the weekends make this place difficult to enjoy yourself. If you really are interested in the hyped up Secret Lives of Seahorses exhibit, I would recommend you visit it the first thing in the morning. During the afternoons, it gets so packed in there that it feels and smells like a crowded gym.
It also saddened me as I was walking around the aquarium that I was hungry for some classic Fish and Chips, potentially a cousin of the fishes I was viewing.
They outdid themselves w/ the Secret Lives of Seahorses exhibit.
Def. worth a trip to Monterey.
I also read on the news that they caught a Great White Shark in August 2009, so when we were there, they had someone who would help point it out to us. Impressive!
FYI, the sunfish is no longer there. It got too big and they had to let it go. Boo. =( They told me that they are currently looking for another sunfish to replace the previous one, so... I guess we'll just have to wait.
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I've been to this aquarium a few times since I was a kid. I went last weekend w/ my bf and it's… Read more »
The special exhibits are always worth an extra trip.
The Jellyfish and currently the Seahorses are beautifully designed and a pleasure to see. The special exhibits will suprise you, educate you and entertain you. You can appreciate them as art or science.
It's a shame that they are temporary. They should pass them on to other aquariums.
The current Great White Shark is a sweet little miss. She passed by the glass and gave us a toothy grin with a bit of gore hanging from her teeth.
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I'd give it 3 stars, but we came during otter week, and the sea otters were flipping adorable.
I think the last time i came here was for a elementary school field trip....10+ years ago.
But coming back...nothing has changed. Same exhibits, with crazy fish, seahorses, and what not..
but i swear there was a tunnel that you got to walk through...where the flip is the tunnel? or were we thinking of something else?
Good spot for a hot date and some cupcaking, but get ready to shell out ~$30 per person.
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You shouldn't miss the seahorse exhibit this year!
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4/27/2008
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I believe Monterey Bay Aquarium is one of the Best Aquariums in the US. The aquarium has many excellent exhibits to enjoy the afternoon and it's a great learning experience for for all ages. Especially, the seahorse and jellyfish exhibits are both incredible. If you are in the area, this is a really good attraction worth a visit.
The aquarium is awesome. The Outer Bay tank is breathtaking. I could sit in front of that huge window for hours. So much to see. It's easy to spend 6 hours here. Check out the touch pools. Take advantage of the volunteers to answer your questions. We ate at the restaurant and it was good, no need to leave for lunch.
Highlights: Sea Otters, Penguins, Jellyfish
Lowlights: Crowds, Maze-like map
Seriously, the Jellyfish are amazing. Check them out. The sea otters are really amusing too, although you're definitely going to be fighting the crowds to get a good view. Get there early to get a good seat for the sea otter feeding, and don't let the little brat kids running around get in front of you.
Definitely worth checking out once every year or two.
My husband escorted me on my first trip ever here last week! It'd been about 10 years since his last visit. This is a world-class aquarium, so the high entrance price is totally justified.
One practical lesson we learned was: Don't rush here on a non-summer/non-holiday weekday. I think we'd have enjoyed ourselves even more had we waited till about noon to enter. The line was long by 10 a.m., but it moved fast. The downside was the crowds that first entered. Nothing against school tours, but they are loud! After the kids had gone through their displays, it was a much more quiet experience.
So glad the Jelly Fish Exhibit was still on. For as much as I gross out at the site of a jelly washed on shore, I was even more amazed by their beauty behind glass :-) Absolutely amazing colors, textures and movements.
The Sea Horse Exhibit was stellar as well. How can you not love a sea horse?!
The Kelp Forest was my favorite big tank. And I loved the creative blend of outdoors with indoors via the Tidal Wave pool (outside it looks like a regular display of glass and water splashing over rocks, but inside you get to have the tidal wave rush over your head) and the Bat Ray/Coastal Birds area (you can gently pat any brave rays that come close enough to you - roll up your sleeves - and then walk through an outside enclosure and see birds up close).
The Octopus diplay was disappointing since you couldn't really see it. Bunch of suction cups up in corner. I wanted to see it from above, creeping around.
Fun exhibits for the kids...young and old. Who knew a sea cucumber feels like air? (I'd eaten a couple bites in China years ago and they are rubbery when cooked.) Great Otter and Penguin displays where you can observe feeding times.
Definitely worth the trip and the tickets to go inside.
One of the best places to go in Monterey; however some of the exhibits were closed while we were out there this weekend. Other than the downside it is one of the best places to take pictures and also get to know more of the creatures in the sea.
One of my favorite places in CA, no in the U.S.
This was my first Aquarium experience in my life. Can you believe this? In my life? lol I used to say "Why do you wanna see fishes?" But this experience blew the idea away.
The best sea creature I love now is 'Seahorses.' There was a Seahorse exhibition, and I saw a lot kinds of them. Some looked like just seaweed, and some looked very beautiful. They were just amazing. Have you ever seen a seahorse blinking? Those tiny eyes blinked and I was just mesmerized. And it was such a shock that male seahorses get pregnant. lol
This place is very nice for kids. There are areas where kids can actually touch those sea creatures and learn from staffs. Very educational, right?
I will come back here as soon as I come to San Francisco.
Get your tickets ahead of time and avoid the line. Fantastic on a nice day!
I saw my first great white shark here last weekend!
Don't forget your Macro lens
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We were fortunate enough to win 4 tickets to the Aquarium for the second year in a row. When we heard there was a Great White Shark on exhibit, we high-tailed it down the coast to see their latest resident.
Our good luck streak continued as we pulled up in front of the Aquarium. A primo parking place that even had a little bit of time left on it opened up right in front of us. Word to the wise: parking is metered, pricey and well-patrolled even on a Sunday. Be prepared and bring lots of quarters. $0.25 buys you a whopping 10 minutes, so you will need 12 quarters at a minimum to enjoy a nice visit to the aquarium.
There is a long line to purchase tickets, but people who have already purchased (or won) their tickets can walk in another door without a wait. Our first stop was at the far right of the Aquarium. The lower level of the Outer Bay exhibit. This is the best place to view the new Great White Shark - she likes to hang out at the bottom of the tank. Of course, there are all sorts of awesome fish in there: ginormous tuna, Hammerhead Shark, Galapagos Shark, and a brilliant school of anchovies. I'm not really sure how that school of fish survives, but they swim around unmolested by the predators in the tank.
The new Seahorse exhibit is awesome too. Make sure you carve out some time to hang out in there. It is located right next to the shark exhibit.
There is so much other stuff to see in here, but with 600+ reviews, I think only the new stuff warrants mention. This place is very kid-friendly, but keep a close eye on them. There are hoards of people milling about this place and children can get lost in the shuffle easily.
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Ouch, the price tag of admission.....no problem, make sure stay at least 2 hrs!!!
anyhoo, the touch pool is pretty awesome. one of the volunteers at the sting ray pool was giving raw shrimp and squid to patrons to feed...i was able to have a nice size shrimp and the string ray nibbled!!! it was super scary, b/c the mouth felt all jelly like....but fun!!!
i love love love how kid friendly MBA is, so many volunteers who smile and are willing to help, even taking pictures! there is a lot to do, and by far, our favorite exhibit was the jellyfish!
coming here made me wish i had kids....but MBA is awesome, b/c there are certain exhibits in which strollers are to be parked...none of that running over your feet and obstructing view crap....
Although the first tank of fish we saw..mackerel and tony was already hungry =(
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i've been here as a child with my family, and for school field trips, but i appreciate the wealth of knowledge and visuals of the sealife and such more as an adult. it's amazing how they recreate the original environment of the creatures. the enthusiasm and glee of the kid visitors itself is priceless.
the aquarium promotes the care for endangered fish, and give out informative cards which direct you to which types of seafood you should and should not purchase.
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I've been to a number of aquariums around the U.S. and this is undoubtedly the best one I've seen yet! I'm disappointed in myself for not reviewing it before. Granted, there are no grossly large creatures here but they have such an impressive variety. Plus, it keeps getting better and bigger! I'm loving the new seahorse exhibit, although other new parts were a little too interactive and not living displays.
Membership is definitely worth it! Not only to support the aquarium but you'll want to come back!
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First time ever, and I have been to this lil museum ( yeah right heard about it since i was 15). It was a lil steep for the entrance, but the jellyfish, massive tuna, otters and penguins was worth every penny. By the way, the bat manta rays are slimy feeling when u you touch them in the wade pool area. An expensive treat, but worth coming back every few years. Can't wait to comeback with a little one of my own, to show him/her how awesome it was. One of the few things in California you should not miss!
I love this place, but when we went the place was packed like sardines!! Every exhibit was elbow to elbow, shoulder to shoulder. It was really hard to enjoy myself. There was even a roller coaster line to buy tickets. I've been to the aquarium many times, and I've never seen it like this.
I definitely won't be coming during the summer. I'll come again during the winter, when summer tourists and summer vacation families are elsewhere.
Can't wait to see the seahorses, wild otters, marine animals, w/o having to fight my way to the glass. I'll see you in the Off Peak Season!
BTW, I didn't see the sun fish in the outer bay exhibit, which made me very very sad. :(
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This place is awesome. I came here once as a child and i don't think i was able to appreciate it as much as I did as an adult.
So it's Labor day weekend and we didn't make any get away plans. Not wanting to waste the long weekend and the great weather a day trip to Monterey came to mind. Of course you can't go to Monterey without checking out the aquarium. Seeing the commercials for the Secret Life of Seahorses did peak my interest. I have to say it is a enjoyable way to spend a few hours on lazy holiday weekend :) The seahorse exhibit was really amazing. Something i doubt I'd ever see outside of a aquarium. Never knew there where that many different species of seahorses. Also watching the sea otters being fed and playing was pretty cool. I was a little disappointed that the great white shark they had was not one of the huge Jaw's style man eating beasts but i guess that wouldn't work very well since it would probably not fit in the tank and there would be no other fish around haha.
I'm glad we decided to to do this day trip the only reason why I'm giving the Aquarium 4 stars is that $29 seems a bit pricey. I'm sure up keep is expensive but man 2 tix for almost $60 hurt haha. Though everybody should at least check it out once as a adult.
This place is as good as it gets as far as I'm concerned. We paid the extra $10 for the 'behind the scenes tour.' It was ok but not great. If you're worried about money skip this extra tour, but if you have an extra $10 in your pocket, it's probably worth using it to go on the extra tour.
The white shark was awesome, the jellyfish and seahorses were great too, but my favorite were the sea otters.
HUGE exhibits, plenty to do for both kids and adults! Lots of fish, very easy to get around. We spent several hours here, felt like we saw everything we wanted to see with no problems, and were very satisfied.
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I hafta admit...I am absolutely, positively OBSESSED with aquariums! I'm one of those people who could sit around and watch fish swim all day. Throw in a shark, and I'm good for hours...
Anyway, out of all of the aquariums I've been to, Monterey Bay Aquarium is one of my favorites! (That, and the one at Mandalay Bay in Vegas.) It has SO MUCH STUFF that I always get lost when I go. I went a few months ago with a little cousin, and I tried to take her to see the penguins, but we failed. I ended up having to buy her a penguin stuffed animal =/
Wait...getting back on track: the aquarium offers an amazing view of the ocean. Go outside and walk around. You'll see what I mean. I don't know what's better - standing outside enjoying the view, or looking at the gazillion tanks of sea creatures.
Okayyy I'm still slightly inebriated so I'm off to bed! Goodnight, Yelpers.
**EDIT: Really?? WHY DO I DO THIS TO MYSELF? I really do love this place, though =)
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Just as we did last year, we headed within the first hour of it's opening on that Sunday morning. No line at the ticket counter, and we were off to see the exhibits. Still a fair amount of people that morning, but we still had a lot of stress-free exploring. Basically, a very relaxing time of viewing the various tanks, and for the kids to play at the hands-on exhibits.
New this year is the "Secret Life of Seahorses" exhibits. To make room for this exhibit, I was concerned that many of my Jellyfish exhibits wouldn't be there. Fear not, they were still there. I'm so fascinated by the Jellyfish exhibits: so relaxing and so soothing whenever I see them. Probably also due to the lighting of the displays and the appropriate background music has a lot to do with it.
The seahorse exhibit was very fascinating. The Aquarium presented the different species of seahorses very well. Never knew there were so many kinds and sizes of seahorses.
Like last year, still a few people who don't know how to turn off the flash function of their cameras, and they're wondering why the octopus' are always hiding (even when they're signs out that say octopus' don't like flashes).
But as it has been for me every year, I never grow tired of this Aquarium, and it still remains in my book the standard in innovative exhibits and their advocacy to preserve the ocean's ecology.
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What a wonderful place all the staff is very friendly
I FOUND NEMO!!!!!!
I felt like I was searching for Nemo while roaming Monterey Bay Aquarium.
I was petrified when Bruce (white shark) and I came face to face with each other. If it wasn't for the thick glass wall, I would've been lunch!
I was able to learn about the different creatures that live in the deep blue sea that I never heard of before.
The secret lives of sea horses was outstanding. I never knew there were so many different types of sea horses!
This is a must place to visit if you are ever in Monterey.
