886 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA
WELCOME
Step onto our back deck and feel the cool, salty mist on your skin. Watch sea otters twirl through the kelp beds and jellies pulse like living light. Experience the magic of the ocean—get your tickets today!
For a smooth entry process, buy your tickets in advance.
getting here
Try a fast, fun, and free ride to the Aquarium! The trolley runs every 10 to 15 minutes with stops in downtown Monterey, Fisherman's Wharf, Cannery Row, and the Aquarium—now through Labor Day.
OUR COMMITMENT
Everything we love can thrive if we work together toward sustainability. Learn about our commitment to make a real impact by eliminating single-use plastics, implementing waste diversion, and collaboratively advancing our mission to reach net-zero by 2035.
Tickets available now
Kids ages 8-13 will dive into a watery world of wonder in our summer Underwater Explorers program. They’ll experience a surface SCUBA dive in our Great Tide Pool, just off the Aquarium’s back deck, and see the ocean like never before. No diving experience or equipment is needed — just a sense of wonder!
Education resources
From interactive online courses to engaging activities and at-home crafts, we've got a sea of online learning resources for students, teachers, and families. Bring the magic of the ocean to your doorstep this summer.
Animal care
With over 80,000 plants and animals in our care, the Aquarium is a window to the wonders of the ocean for our guests. Behind our breathtaking exhibits, dedicated teams are innovating in the field of veterinary medicine, advancing conservation science, and researching marine animals to expand humanity’s knowledge of the natural world and help protect it for future generations.
