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Monterey Bay Aquarium Description
The superb Monterey Bay Aquarium, opened in 1984, occupies the site of the old Hovden Cannery, one of the largest of the eighteen in Cannery Row. The architecture of the elaborate aquarium complex, the biggest of its kind in the USA, was adapted from that of the former factory which stood here from 1916 to 1980 (though abandoned after 1972). The aquarium stands right on the edge of the rocky bay. There is a restaurant with a sea view and an oyster bar.

The marvelously well-equipped aquarium focuses on the exceptionally rich marine life of Monterey Bay, each aspect of which - the coastal formations, marine vegetation, fish and other forms of marine life, and birds of sea and shore - can be observed in several different ways: through
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Hobbies & Activities category: Aquarium
Address
Monterey Bay Aquarium
866 Cannery Row
Monterey, CA 93940-1085
United States
Phone 1 (831) 648-4888
Fax 1 (831) 647-4526
Hours
September 8 to May 28
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Closed18:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:00
May 29 to September 7
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:309:309:309:309:309:309:30
Closed18:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:00
Always closed on:
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Cost
Adult$21.95
Child 17 & under$19.95
Senior over 65$19.95
Child 12 & under$12.95
Disabled$12.95
Child 3 & underFREE
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Guides
Taped tours for rent.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Wheelchair loan or rental
Typical Visit
3 hours
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