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Guest G.
on Judys Book Apr 12, 2009I tried to find the kite store I bought a beautiful butterfly kite from , years ago, but the phone number I found on the web is now a phone sex phone number! Does anyone know what happened to them? If still there, do you have... (more)
Heather C.
on Judys Book Mar 20, 2009Not too surprising but don't go to the Aquarium gift shop if you're looking for a deal. However, the stuff they have in stock is awesome and sure to be a total hit as a gift.I just love visiting the aquarium when I venture... (more)
Jpavelchak
on Citysearch Jan 04, 2009If you are going with a family it can get pretty pricey but is a such a beautiful place. They make it easy to see everything but it will take you the whole day to go through the entire thing. They Jelly fish and outer limits... (more)
Jeremy90405
on Citysearch Oct 26, 2008I was very impressed with the aquarium! It was not too crowded and my whole family really enjoyed looking at all of ythe spectacular fish and other sea creatures. Will definitely go back!... (more)
Jokie37
on Citysearch Oct 26, 2008I brought the children to the Aquarium over the summer and we had a wonderful experience. I love all the exibites and the atmosphere is beautiful.Bring the kids all ages..... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Aug 31, 2008My husband and I love to visit the Aquarium. They always have wonderful exhibits to enhance learning experiences for all ages. They had a special shark exhibit the last time we went, complete with a 3-D... (more)
montereyjack
on Citysearch Jan 15, 2008What can I say about the Monterey Bay Aquarium that hasn't already been said in the other reviews.... I will just add that it is worth every cent you pay to get in! I have had a mambership for over five years and I never tire... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Nov 18, 2007Absolutely beautiful very informative and entertaining for the old and the young. Great for family gatherings and school field trips The mission of the non-profit Monterey Bay Aquarium is to inspire... (more)
anniken9
on Citysearch Sep 22, 2007I have a membership so there isn't a line for me. But..... the aquarium was great. The otters, great white, penguins, jellyfish...... etc. I love this place and wished I lived closer so I could come down more. There are... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Sep 03, 2007Ummm, $26 entry fee? $20 for a parking spot? You'd expect big things yeah? I guess this place would be well-wicked if you were a kid but as an adult it wasn't exactly life-changing. The Wing Chong building and the doc's... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Apr 22, 2007Great family destination...or, for us educators, an awesome field trip!!!!!!!! Many different activities are offered. Lto sto see! Play areas for the little ones and interesting exhibts for the mom and dad! Go... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Apr 11, 2007We love the aquarium, and our kids love it too! They especially have fun in the splash zone where they get to hold the crabs and pet the starfish. There are so many cool exhibits, and some beautiful views of the ocean.... (more)
Amit K.
on Judys Book Nov 30, 2006Even though they have some of the best souveniers related to the monterey Bay Aquarium, I believe the things here are a little overpriced. I had rather not buy anything from here since I strongly beleive that they... (more)
rudette
on Citysearch Nov 17, 2006Probably one of the best aquarium's in the world! Very clean and new and open. Amazing jellyfish exhibit. The otters are of course adorable - and the staff who feeds them and the other animals really seem to love what... (more)
dmenkes
on Citysearch Nov 14, 2006I absolutely loved this Aquarium! At first I thought the tickets were a bit steep at $22/person, we quickly realized how special this place was. We went straight to the sea otter exhibit--they were sooo cute!! The... (more)
Contributor
on Citysearch Nov 02, 2006<b>Overview</b><br>Built on the border of one of the largest underwater canyons in the world and specifically designed to reflect life on the Central California coast, the Monterey Bay Aquarium holds more than... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Oct 16, 2006This aquariumn has so much to see. I love watching the otters swim around. You have to give this place hours to see all that there is. The white shark is pretty cool to see up close.... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Oct 16, 2006This is an awesome aquarium for your family to come visit. The kids learn so much from all the different animals here. Some are hands on too. They have so many exibits to see and the zoo is amazing. Very busy because of its... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Oct 16, 2006I love visiting here, we can spend hours just roaming around enjoying all there is to see. It's always a joy to watch the otters swim and play. I really like the fact that you can get so close to nature here.... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch May 12, 2006They have just renovated the aquarium and it is even better than before. The jellyfish exhibit is amazing! And the Octopus! A story about the trout stream--Dave Packard built this for his daughter and he was an avid... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch May 12, 2006Monterey Bay Aquarium has some of the best educational opportunities in the world for both students and teachers. Their kelp forest exhibit is truly amazing. The MBA also hosts special events, including an elegant... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Apr 29, 2006Bring home a cute, snuggly stuffed animal! Otters are everywhere in this store! Your child will beg for the cute otter backpack! Many other sea creatures are too cute to pass up! This is the best selection of ocean... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Nov 27, 2005located in historic Cannery Row down in Monterey. This huge and modern zoo is amazing. Im not a huge aquarium fan, but this had a nice mixture of plants, fish and education. Parking is a hassel, have to park a ways away... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Nov 24, 2005This is a great aquarium. It ranks up there with the one in Baltimore and maybe one other. What makes Monterey Bay so great is that they don't just display a variety of sea creatures but they also talk about them, try to... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Nov 19, 2005The Monterey Bay Aquarium is by far the best aquarium we have evr visited! The exhibits are astonishing. You can literally spend the entire day and not run out of things to see! From sharks, to starfish, to ducks and sea... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Nov 19, 2005I was not initially stoked to visit this aquarium, having spent ample time in aquariums on the east coast and figured this place to be a display of the more bland variety. Then they obtained the Great White Shark. My... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Nov 16, 2005The Monterey Bay Aquarium is probably one of the most famous aquariums in the world, and for good reason. It fully lives up to its reputation as a repository for some of the most beautiful and exotic creatues in the... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Nov 14, 2005This aquarium is certainly the best I've been to, it is truly impressive. There are giant tanks with some amazing fish and sharks. The coolest part are the tunnles that you get to walk through with fish on all sides of... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Nov 07, 2005There is no wonder why this is world renown. I've been to this place months apart and they always seem to have something new. The facility is huge with aquatic exhibits that you can play observer to and on occasion (like... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Nov 02, 2005We took our children to the Monterey Bay Aquarium over the summer. We had a great time. The aquarium is right on the water and there are amazing views of the ocean from their deck. The boys loved the touch pools and their... (more)