Sanctuary Exploration Center
The visitor center overlooks Monterey Bay and features interactive marine exhibits and an immersive fly-through theater. Highlights include hands-on exhibits, short interpretive films, and free weekly toddler storytime led by volunteers.
Category
Nature Center
Where
35 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, California 95060, United StatesHours
- Sunday: 10:00–16:00
- Wednesday: 10:00–16:00
- Thursday: 10:00–16:00
- Friday: 10:00–16:00
- Saturday: 10:00–16:00
Accessibility
- Parking
- Paid · Street · Limited metered parking on surrounding streets and nearby lots. Santa Cruzer Beach and Downtown Shuttle available for a small fee.
- Restroom
- No restrooms
Contact
- Phone
- (831) 421-9993
- explorationcenter@noaa.gov
- Website
- https://montereybay.noaa.gov/vc/sec/