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.
Sea otter surrogacy
Our new sea otter, Opal made her dazzling debut and is now on exhibit! Watch this gem float, twirl, and dive in our Sea Otter exhibit waters. Serving as an ambassador for her species, Opal may help other orphaned pups that come through our doors in the future, teaching them the skills they need to survive in the wild. Learn more about the 40+ years of our sea otter surrogacy program.
