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!
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.
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.
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Wonderful!
By hayleyt95, 03/23/08
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.
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By Virginia, 03/18/08
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.
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WONDERFUL
By mountgator, 03/10/08
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.
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The BEST
By Liz, 03/04/08
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.
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Nice experience!
By elena.oceguera, 03/01/08
Loved all the sea life. This is a fun and wonderful experience for the children. Lots of hands on displays. Disliked the fact that we did'nt see any penguins or seahorses due to remodeling...
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TOTALLY WORTH IT!!!
By A Yahoo! Contributer, 02/09/08
Everything about Monterey is spectacular. The aquarium is one of the most respected in the world and I now understand why. You feel like your under water with all these strange and beautiful fish. The Sea Otters are a must see, if you want to be there for a feeding arrive early esp if you're vertically challenged like myself. The giant ...
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We Love It!
By A Yahoo! Contributer, 01/18/08
I remember going to the Monterey Bay Aquarium when I was young and it is my pleasure to take my own boys to visit the Aquarium whenever possible. Living a little ways away makes it a bit harder, but we love making the time to allow us to visit all the wonderful exhibits. My husband especially loved all the beautiful jelly fish in the huge Jelly ...
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