Located at the ocean's edge on historic Cannery Row in Monterey Bay, California, the Aquarium is your window to marine life! Our mission is to inspire conservation of the ocean.
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Mar 31, 2025
$10 dollar cookie and $10 can of coffee. While it was nice to see the sea life. They exploit the ability to charge families huge amounts for basic snacks. It’s quite sad. Especially because the quali…Full review by W2992SNmj
Mar 22, 2025
My son is a marine biologist that graduated last year 2024 from A&M Galveston and he enjoyed this aquarium. Very informativeFull review by texmex915
Mar 21, 2025
This is a fabulous aquarium with an awesome display of sea creatures. Loved the jelly fish displays and the kelp forest. A bit expensive but it was a great experience. Go first thing in the morning…Full review by PorkyCat67
Do tickets sell out? Just wondering if I should buy weeks in advance or if I can buy a couple days prior to arriving. Thank you!
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I am not sure, but it depends on when you go. We went mid January and could buy tickets at the door, but it took some time. I would advise buying ahead to cut the wait in line down.
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Do I need to buy my tickets in advance?
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Yes. Tickets must be purchased on our website as there are no in-person ticket sales. You’re welcome to make a reservation on your mobile device, but...
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