Monterey Bay Aquarium

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Venue details

Hours: Daily. Hours vary by season - visit www.montereybayaquarium.org for daily schedule
Creator: Zvents
Edit: Edit venue

about

There are always new reasons to visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium - special events, exciting new exhibits, new animals and family activities. Come discover why we're recognized as the nation's finest aquarium and No. 3 top-rated family attraction in the United States.

The new and improved family-friendly "Splash Zone" exhibit opens March 17. Greet the penguins on their return to a bigger home, see new animals like pharaoh cuttlefish and weedy sea dragons, and learn about the wonders of the ocean together!

For more information, visit the website for Monterey Bay Aquarium.

upcoming events

  • Animal Encounters

    Sunday, Feb 12, 10:30a

    Animal Encounters

    Monday, Feb 13, 10:30a
  • Animal Encounters

    Tuesday, Feb 14, 10:30a

    Animal Encounters

    Wednesday, Feb 15, 10:30a

Show more events at Monterey Bay Aquarium

reviews + articles

User Reviews from Zvents

  • Fun for everyone young and old
    angeldreamer (254 reviews), March 1, 2008

    I love visiting the aquarium to see all of the jelly fish and otters. Since I don't scuba dive, this is as close to the kelp forrest as I will ever get. Seeing all of the plant and fish at the aquarium is like a window into another world. It's amazing.

User Reviews from Citygrid

  • runner bob via Citysearch January 13, 2011

    While visiting family in the Fall, we took the kids to the aquarium for the first time...and it won't be our last time. Our entire family thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. At every corner there was something new for us to explore. …

    full review

  • Guest G. via Judy'sBook April 12, 2009

    I tried to find the kite store I bought a beautiful butterfly kite from , years ago, but the phone number I found on the web is now a phone sex phone number! Does anyone know what happened to them? If still there, do you have a phone…

    full review

  • Heather C. via Judy'sBook March 20, 2009

    Not too surprising but don't go to the Aquarium gift shop if you're looking for a deal. However, the stuff they have in stock is awesome and sure to be a total hit as a gift.I just love visiting the aquarium when I venture down to…

    full review

  • Jpavelchak via Citysearch January 5, 2009

    If you are going with a family it can get pretty pricey but is a such a beautiful place. They make it easy to see everything but it will take you the whole day to go through the entire thing. They Jelly fish and outer limits exhibits were…

    full review

  • Jokie37 via Citysearch October 27, 2008

    I brought the children to the Aquarium over the summer and we had a wonderful experience. I love all the exibites and the atmosphere is beautiful.Bring the kids all ages.....

    full review