If you only have time for one attraction in Monterey, this is what you need to see. So much information and the displays are so well done. Lots of helpful staff and any question you could dream up about the animals they have the answer. Wonderful exibits for children as well. Don't miss the touch pool.

I have been to a few aquariums but nothing beats the Monterey Bay Aquarium. The exhibits are awesome. My 4 year old loved the open sea, the seahorse and jellyfish exhibits the best. He even asked at the end to go back to the open sea exhibit and we laid on our bellies really close to the glass and watched... More

i found this aquarium a very unique and well designed place! the exhabitions are beatifull, there's a lot too see and read and everything is very friendly. have many special attractions for kids, i really loved this place.

Aquarium was very child friendly and it drew you into a feeling of discovery, just like when you were a child. Cafe on site had good selection for lunch and was reasonably priced.

Amazing and worth the price! This is the one place you must go if you are in Monterey. Everything was beautiful it was educational and you could spend all day there and not get bored. Great for kids and adults. We went in the afternoon because we heard it was less crowded at that time. Make sure to see the... More

The Monterey Bay Aquarium is a wonderfully-located aquarium (by the bay, with stunning views of the ocean) with a multitude of volunteers and staff ready to take your questions. Take the time to go through the aquarium, ask as many questions as you can - you'll be surprised by some of the answers, and take in the views. We visited... More

We are super picky about aquariums. We are conservationists and are always looking for the signage, information and emphasis on conservation. We absolutely loved the MBA. What a spectacular aquarium. The open sea exhibit is quite awesome. I felt like I was in the ocean. Definitely go during the feeding and get their early so you can have a front... More

This is an Aquarium on a giant scale. It is expensive but really worth the money for the experiance. Put aside a whole day if you are taking children as there is lots to occupy them. You can leave and re enter the Aquarium on the same day if you want to go out for lunch, but if the weather... More

It's a very nice aquarium, but I wouldn't spend the money on it. We were lucky to get in for free through an acquaintance.