The Monterey Bay Aquarium

Monterey Bay Aquarium    

4.5/5
(14.5K) · Aquarium in Monterey, United States
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Located at the ocean's edge on historic Cannery Row in Monterey Bay, California, the Aquarium is your window to marine life! Our mission is to inspire conservation of the ocean.

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4.5/5 · 14,531 reviews
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Feb 9, 2025
We were taken here by members which means we didn’t pay and didn’t have to wait online. Therefore, this was easily 5/5. I try to rate based on value so I can’t guarantee the value would be 5/5 but it…Full review by Reingding13
Feb 2, 2025
After 20 prior visits to the Aquarium over a decade, it keeps getting better. The staff and volunteers share so much information and always welcome questions. One of our favorite places to go in Mont…Full review by DebiandBruce
Jan 22, 2025
Monterey Bay Aquarium is worth the price! We spent almost three hours walking around the exhibits.. so well done, took some beautiful photos of jellyfish, penguins, otters, and exhibits. We hadn’t be…Full review by nimy55
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Questions & answers

Q:
If I am traveling across the country, what is the best hotel to stay in to have walking distance to the aquarium?
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The Intercontinental is right next door in the same block but is very expensive.
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Does the aquarium gift shop or dining areas accept Apple Pay?
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There are a handful of gift shop kiosks that take Apple Pay.
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Answer by Valerie L · Dec 16, 2024
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Do tickets sell out? Just wondering if I should buy weeks in advance or if I can buy a couple days prior to arriving. …
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Do tickets sell out? Just wondering if I should buy weeks in advance or if I can buy a couple days prior to arriving. Thank you!
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I am not sure, but it depends on when you go. We went mid January and could buy tickets at the door, but it took some time. I would advise buying ahead to cut the wait in line down.
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Do I need to buy my tickets in advance?
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Yes. Tickets must be purchased on our website as there are no in-person ticket sales. You’re welcome to make a reservation on your mobile device, but...
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