About this site
Oceanfront nonprofit aquarium on Cannery Row known for sea otters, kelp forest, Open Sea and deep-sea exhibits.
Why it made the universeHigh-value U.S. expansion: major West Coast aquarium and conservation destination
Wildlife & Aquariums
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Monterey · California · United States
USATicket required36.6183° N · 121.9013° WAquarium
Visit today
- Opening hours
- Date-specific hours vary; current schedules commonly run around 9:00/10:00 AM–5:00 PM. Check the official calendar for the visit date.
- Last entry
- Visitors may arrive up to one hour before closing under current visitor guidance.
- Time to allow
- Allow about 3–4 hours for the major galleries, programs and live-animal exhibits.
Tickets & entry
- Tickets
- Yes; tickets are sold only through the Aquarium’s official website and advance purchase is strongly recommended.
- Price
- Adult $65; youth age 5–17 $50; senior 70+ $50 under current 2026 pricing. Other access programs may apply.
Getting there
- Public transport
- Located at the west end of Cannery Row; local buses, rideshare and walking routes serve the aquarium.
- Parking
- No aquarium-owned parking; use nearby City of Monterey garages/lots and street parking.
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair and mobility support, sensory resources and a dedicated accessibility/inclusion program are available.
Know before you go
- Bags
- Standard security and exhibit-safety policies apply; travel light for crowded galleries.
- House rules
- Tickets must be purchased through the official Aquarium site; it does not authorize third-party ticket sellers.
On site
- Food & drink
- On-site café and dining options available; outside food/drink restrictions apply except for medical needs and refillable water bottles.
Record status
- Selection
- EXPANSION_ADDED
Official channels
Map & location
886 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940, United States
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