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I've been several times and I'll go again. This is without doubt a VERY well designed aquarium, it beats the one on Fisherman's Wharf in SF hands down. It'd be worth the trip just to see the 60LB sea otter! Anybody who visits California's central coastal region and misses this beauty is a fool!
Reviewed by: Walter S from on Jul 07 2009
I'll admit it--I probably would not have stopped here if it hadn't been part of the tour I was on. But this was really a terrific place. 'Must sees' are the seahorse and jellyfish exhibits and the kelp forest. Great views of the harbor, too. The restaurants were clean and offered good food, and the gift shops have nice things for all ages, too. Well worth the stop.
Reviewed by: JenniferC from on May 06 2009
I've been to several other aquariums and this is by far my favorite! Yes it can be crowded but that's just because it's so popular. They have a wonderful jellyfish exhibit, and kids really love the otters and penguins (FYI penguins are rather smelly). If you're able to go when they have a great white I highly recommend it as it is a rare and beautiful site to see.
Reviewed by: Spoiled K from on Oct 29 2008
My family loves this. We've gone three times and always find something new! The location is great because you can just walk down Cannery Row and grab some lunch and head back to see some more of the aquarium! I would highly recommend everyone go see this!
Reviewed by: Georgette from on May 28 2008
The Aquarium is the best tourist attraction in Monterey and very much worth the experience. Make sure you check out the shark movie they offer every 30 mins because it is very cool.
Reviewed by: Sam from on May 17 2008
The aquarium wasnt quite what I expected, tons of screaming children, people bumping and pushing you out of the way to look at the exhibits. Its possible my expectations were a little too high, but I was highly dissappointed.
Reviewed by: Briana C from on Mar 27 2008
Me and my husband and my 3 children were here last week on wednesday. It was 99$ for all of us to actually get in the aquarium but it was worth it. It is very clean and the animals are amazing! I've never seen anything like it. The suveniers were also expensive but we got them anyway. If your looking for a place to have fun and be facinated thats where you should go.
Reviewed by: HayleyT from on Mar 23 2008
I have grown up with the aquarium. I live in Spreckels, it is very close to Monterey. I was born in Monterey, and I have been to the aquarium countless times. I always enjoy it and it never gets old. I love visiting the aquarium! my family and i are members, which means we don't need tickets to get in, and can go a lot. I feel very fortunate.
Reviewed by: Sara from on Mar 19 2008
WHAT A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE. I THINK THE JELLY FISH EXHIBIT WAS ONE OF THE BEST I HAVE EVER SEEN. THEY OFFERED MANY HANDS ON EXHIBITS FOR CHILDREN. SO AS A FAMILY DON'T HESITATE TO VISIT. I THINK THE PRICE IS A LITTLE HEFTY FOR A FAMILY BUT THAT IS JUST THE PROBLEM WITH TRAVEL THESE DAYS.
Reviewed by: Chet from on Mar 10 2008
I have been here twice and would go again in a heart-beat if I didn't live in Iowa. Kids of ALL ages have fun here. The little ones like to touch the marine life in the touching pool. I like watching when they feed the fish and talk to everyone from inside the tank. I also like that you can walk outside and see the ocean and where they get some of the marine life exhibited. I always feel comfortable here.
Reviewed by: Liz from on Mar 04 2008
World Class Aquarium
Back to Monterey Bay Aquarium
I've been several times and I'll go again. This is without doubt a VERY well designed aquarium, it beats the one on Fisherman's Wharf in SF hands down. It'd be worth the trip just to see the 60LB sea otter! Anybody who visits California's central coastal region and misses this beauty is a fool!
Reviewed by: Walter S from on Jul 07 2009
I'll admit it--I probably would not have stopped here if it hadn't been part of the tour I was on. But this was really a terrific place. 'Must sees' are the seahorse and jellyfish exhibits and the kelp forest. Great views of the harbor, too. The restaurants were clean and offered good food, and the gift shops have nice things for all ages, too. Well worth the stop.
Reviewed by: JenniferC from on May 06 2009
I've been to several other aquariums and this is by far my favorite! Yes it can be crowded but that's just because it's so popular. They have a wonderful jellyfish exhibit, and kids really love the otters and penguins (FYI penguins are rather smelly). If you're able to go when they have a great white I highly recommend it as it is a rare and beautiful site to see.
Reviewed by: Spoiled K from on Oct 29 2008
My family loves this. We've gone three times and always find something new! The location is great because you can just walk down Cannery Row and grab some lunch and head back to see some more of the aquarium! I would highly recommend everyone go see this!
Reviewed by: Georgette from on May 28 2008
The Aquarium is the best tourist attraction in Monterey and very much worth the experience. Make sure you check out the shark movie they offer every 30 mins because it is very cool.
Reviewed by: Sam from on May 17 2008
The aquarium wasnt quite what I expected, tons of screaming children, people bumping and pushing you out of the way to look at the exhibits. Its possible my expectations were a little too high, but I was highly dissappointed.
Reviewed by: Briana C from on Mar 27 2008
Me and my husband and my 3 children were here last week on wednesday. It was 99$ for all of us to actually get in the aquarium but it was worth it. It is very clean and the animals are amazing! I've never seen anything like it. The suveniers were also expensive but we got them anyway. If your looking for a place to have fun and be facinated thats where you should go.
Reviewed by: HayleyT from on Mar 23 2008
I have grown up with the aquarium. I live in Spreckels, it is very close to Monterey. I was born in Monterey, and I have been to the aquarium countless times. I always enjoy it and it never gets old. I love visiting the aquarium! my family and i are members, which means we don't need tickets to get in, and can go a lot. I feel very fortunate.
Reviewed by: Sara from on Mar 19 2008
WHAT A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE. I THINK THE JELLY FISH EXHIBIT WAS ONE OF THE BEST I HAVE EVER SEEN. THEY OFFERED MANY HANDS ON EXHIBITS FOR CHILDREN. SO AS A FAMILY DON'T HESITATE TO VISIT. I THINK THE PRICE IS A LITTLE HEFTY FOR A FAMILY BUT THAT IS JUST THE PROBLEM WITH TRAVEL THESE DAYS.
Reviewed by: Chet from on Mar 10 2008
I have been here twice and would go again in a heart-beat if I didn't live in Iowa. Kids of ALL ages have fun here. The little ones like to touch the marine life in the touching pool. I like watching when they feed the fish and talk to everyone from inside the tank. I also like that you can walk outside and see the ocean and where they get some of the marine life exhibited. I always feel comfortable here.
Reviewed by: Liz from on Mar 04 2008
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