Visitor Tips

Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery Row
Monterey, California 93940
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Regular Hours
10 a.m.-6 p.m. Daily
Closed Dec. 25

Holidays
9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.

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Visitor Tips

Photos from our visitors'

group

Don't Forget your Camera

Read our Aquarium Photo Tips -- advice from our resident photographer that will help you take great pictures of your favorite animals and exhibits.

Share your photos on our Flickr group.

Dining

Enjoy spectacular views of the bay as you relax for lunch or a snack at our casual cafe, elegant restaurant or full-service bar.

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Parents Guide
to Splash Zone

Discover fun ways to help kids of any age learn about the animals and ocean homes in Splash Zone.

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Things You
Should Know

Find answers to some of our most frequently asked questions.

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Visitor Tips

Our average visit is 2½-3 hours, but you can easily spend an entire day at the aquarium and still have more to see! Download aquarium
map.
The coastal areas of Monterey County average 57°F year-round. It is a good idea to dress in layers as temperature and wind conditions may vary throughout the day and it can get cool, even during the summer.
You'll find fewer visitors between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. daily. During peak summer months, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday are the best days to visit.
The Aquarium is now a Wi-Fi Hot Spot. For more information, please stop by our information desk.
Avoid ticket lines and breeze on in—just buy your tickets online.

Inspiring conservation of the oceans

Visitor Tips

Don't Forget your Camera

Dining

Parents Guideto Splash Zone

Things YouShould Know

Parents Guide
to Splash Zone

Things You
Should Know