Monterey Bay Aquarium
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Why go
- Rescued sea otters that cannot return to the wild live in a 55,000-gallon habitat.
- Tunas, mahi-mahis, sharks, sunfish and sea turtles inhabit the Open Sea exhibit.
- Nearly half the aquarium extends over Monterey Bay, with foundations built during low tides.
With kids
- The aquarium inspired the fish hospital in Finding Dory, and its animals modeled characters in the film.
- During Día del Niño, children under 13 receive free admission, with bilingual feeding presentations and activities.
Tips for your visit
- Use Seafood Watch’s sustainability ratings to check seafood choices.
Know before you go
- 886 Cannery Row, Monterey, California.
Interesting facts4
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7,600 litres
Filtered seawater from Monterey Bay supplies the exhibits at 7,600 litres per minute.
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David Packard designed and built the surge machine, which plunges every six seconds to reproduce currents in the Kelp Forest.
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2005
A great white shark stayed at the aquarium for 198 days before its release in 2005.
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At night, an air hose creates a bubble wall in front of the Open Sea viewing window to discourage animals from swimming into it.
Monterey Bay Aquarium - Wikipedia (part 2)
Don't miss
- Kelp ForestSee giant kelp, rockfishes and leopard sharks in an exhibit about 8.5 metres tall and 20 metres long.Kelp Forest exhibit
- Open Sea viewing windowLook through the 16.5-metre acrylic window into the aquarium’s largest tank, holding about 4.5 million litres.Open Sea exhibit
- Preserved cannery boilersSee the large steam boilers once used to preserve sardines.Entrance hall
- Bay-view decksLook across Monterey Bay; wild otters and other marine mammals may be visible.Decks along the back of the building
- Overhead sardinesWatch silver sardines swimming overhead in a large tank.
Sources: Monterey Bay Aquarium - Wikipedia · Monterey Bay Aquarium - Wikipedia (part 2) · Monterey Bay Aquarium - Wikipedia (part 3) · Monterey (California) - Wikivoyage (see) · Monterey Bay Aquarium - Wikipedia · Aquarium de la baie de Monterey - Wikipedia · checked 27 Sep 2026
- Website
- montereybayaquarium.org/
- Phone
- +1 831-648-4800
Questions and answers
Can I see a great white shark at Monterey Bay Aquarium?
The white shark display program ended in 2011, though aquarium researchers continued studying the species.
How many animals does Monterey Bay Aquarium have?
About 35,000 animals.
Does Monterey Bay Aquarium display marine mammals other than sea otters?
Sea otters are the only marine mammals displayed inside.
Can I visit Monterey Bay Aquarium virtually?
Yes. Its interior is mapped on Google Street View for a virtual walking tour.
Are there free-admission programs for Monterey County residents?
Yes. Programs run through libraries and local nonprofits.
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