Monterey Bay Aquarium, CA
Visitor Services
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Fees Tickets are available online at www. Mbayaq.org; at all BASS outlets; at most local hotels and motels; or by phone from the aquarium. |
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Food There are places to buy food here. |
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Information General information for the aquarium: 831-648-4888. |
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Retail There are places to shop here. |
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Special Considerations
Parking & shuttle bus: Drop passengers at the aquarium and park three blocks away in the 1,000-car Cannery Row parking garage.
From Memorial Day to Labor Day, ride Waterfront Area Visitor Express (WAVE) shuttles to the aquarium from waterfront attractions and hotels & motels. Details: call 408-899-2555.
Group visits: Groups of 20 or more get special rates by advance reservation; call 408-648-4860. (Guided tours & audio tours available for an additional fee.)
Restrictions
Advance tickets are strongly recommended on major holidays and in summer.




