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Monterey Bay Aquarium

A sight in Cannery Row, Monterey & Carmel, pricey ($$$) and worth about 3 hours. Best time to go: Weekday morning.

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Monterey Bay Aquarium in Cannery Row, Monterey & Carmel
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Why go

Kelp forest tank, sea otters and open-ocean exhibits on the edge of the bay.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Monterey & Carmel, alongside 2 places to eat, 2 outdoor spots and 2 sights. The closest of our other picks is Cannery Row, 0.4 mi away as the crow flies.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Cannery Row
Price
$$$
Time needed
3 hr
Best time
Weekday morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Monterey & Carmel, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Cannery Row

    Former sardine-cannery street from Steinbeck's novel, now waterfront shops and restaurants.

    Sight · 0.4 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Old Fisherman's Grotto

    Family-run Fisherman's Wharf seafood house known for its clam chowder.

    Food · 1.1 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    17-Mile Drive

    Toll road through Pebble Beach past the Lone Cypress, Bird Rock and golf links.

    Activity · 4.1 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Hog's Breath Inn

    Courtyard pub once owned by Clint Eastwood, with fire pits and murals.

    Drinks · 4.4 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    La Bicyclette

    French-Italian bistro in Carmel village with wood-fired dishes.

    Food · 4.6 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Carmel Beach

    White-sand beach at the foot of Ocean Avenue with cypress-framed sunsets.

    Outdoors · 4.9 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Monterey Bay Aquarium is a stop on our Pacific Coast Highway route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

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When to go

Average daily highs in Monterey & Carmel run from 58°F in January to 69°F in September; December is usually the wettest month. For Monterey Bay Aquarium itself, we suggest: Weekday morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Monterey & Carmel from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Monterey & Carmel weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Monterey Bay Aquarium, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
886 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940, USA
Coordinates
36.61826, -121.90195
Destination
Monterey & Carmel, California
Website
montereybayaquarium.org

Monterey Bay Aquarium: quick answers

How much time do you need at Monterey Bay Aquarium?

Plan on about 3 hours at Monterey Bay Aquarium. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Monterey Bay Aquarium?

Our pick: Weekday morning. Insider tip: Buy timed tickets online; otter feedings are posted daily.

Where is Monterey Bay Aquarium?

Monterey Bay Aquarium is at 886 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940, USA. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Monterey Bay Aquarium?

Monterey Bay Aquarium appears on Pacific Coast Highway, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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