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Founded in 1984, this non-profit public aquarium located in Monterey, features more than 600 species of plants and animals and is acknowledged as one of the best aquariums in the United States. The Monterey Bay Aquarium was built on the site of a former sardine cannery and receives more than 2 million visitors each year.

Known for circulating fresh ocean water through pipes from Monterrey Bay, some of its most prominent attractions include the Ocean Edge Wing, a three-story tank home to the first Giant Kelp forest exhibit in the world, the Open Sea exhibit (formerly the Outer Bay), which has the largest marine observation window in the world, a million-gallon shark tank, and the jewel jellyfish tank. Monterey Bay Aquarium is one of the top california points of interest.

886 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940, Phone: 831-648-4800, Map

The drive from San Francisco takes 2.5 hours if you are planning a weekend trip.


Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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