Monterey Bay Aquarium

Name: Monterey Bay Aquarium
Telephone: (831) 648-4800

An indoor aquarium with exhibits and animal feedings designed for families; the site offers tours, programs, and membership benefits. An accessible waterfront aquarium showcasing live marine habitats, the Great Tide Pool, and family-friendly feedings and interactive exhibits. Amenities include stroller-friendly routes, family restrooms, and lactation/nursing spaces. Children ages 4 and under receive complimentary admission, and SNAP/CalFresh EBT cardholders may receive free admission for up to three guests at the entrance. Memberships offer free annual admission and the Museums for All program provides free entry for eligible SNAP EBT cardholders.

Where

886 Cannery Row, Monterey, California 93940, United States

Hours

Sunday: 10:00–17:00
Monday: 10:00–17:00
Tuesday: 10:00–17:00
Wednesday: 10:00–17:00
Thursday: 10:00–17:00
Friday: 10:00–17:00
Saturday: 10:00–17:00

Accessibility

Parking: Paid · Parking lot · No public on-site parking; nearby parking garages and lots (e.g., Cannery Row Parking Garage 601 Foam St.; Cannery Row Lot 7 at 160 Irving St.; Lot 21 at 32 Cannery Row) and metered street parking on Foam St., Ocean View Blvd., and Wave St. EV charging stations nearby (Downtown West Garage, Best Western, Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa). Passenger drop-off/pick-up zone at the entrance. Guests with disabilities may park for free on surrounding metered streets with a disabled placard.
Restroom: Changing station

Rules

* No outside food or drink may be consumed inside the Aquarium (medical exceptions apply). Small snacks and refillable water bottles are allowed. * Strollers and wagons are permitted except inside the Aviary, on the Sea Otters mezzanine, and inside the Auditorium; stroller parking areas are provided. * Pets and emotional-support animals are not allowed inside the Aquarium; trained service dogs meeting ADA standards are permitted and must be under control. * Parents and guardians are responsible for the behavior and supervision of their children. * Last entry is one hour before closing. * Smoking and vaping are prohibited anywhere on Aquarium property.

Contact

Phone: (831) 648-4800
Website: https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/