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5.0 of 5 stars.
Last came here five years ago with my husband, and I thought it was pretty nifty. This time around we have two kids, so now it just seems awesome! It did seem a bit pricey. But I kept telling...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
ME: I can't believe the Monterey Bay Aquarium makes that guy stand out on Cannery Row dressed like a big shrimp. John Steinbeck is rolling over in his fucking grave right now.HIM: Um, that's not...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Never get tired of this place. I grew up coming here as a kid and still enjoy it. I go to a lot of museums and aquariums and this is still one of my favorites. They really put a lot of work into it...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i've been here as a child with my family, and for school field trips, but i appreciate the wealth of knowledge and visuals of the sealife and such more as an adult. it's amazing how they recreate the...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Unless you're a kid, or a parent of kids, this place isn't THAT exciting. Sure, there are a few must see classic exhibits (Jellyfish, Otter), but the amount of kids running around and the large crowds...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First time ever, and I have been to this lil museum ( yeah right heard about it since i was 15). It was a lil steep for the entrance, but the jellyfish, massive tuna, otters and penguins was worth...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was disappointed at this place =( I just happen to go with someone I liked =)
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this Aquarium, but its not my favorite. Although its huge, it just doesnt have much diversity to me as the Vancouver or Chicago aquariums. However, I would say that anyone should at least visit...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'd like to be...under the sea...in an octopuses garden in the shade....Less of an educational aquarium (not enough little information plaques for my taste) and more of an underwater fantasy world....
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5.0 of 5 stars.
HUGE exhibits, plenty to do for both kids and adults! Lots of fish, very easy to get around. We spent several hours here, felt like we saw everything we wanted to see with no problems, and were very...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can be said that has wasn't already said in almost 700 reviews. So I will just say I got a membership which was very reasonable and I will be visiting the aquarium about once a month if...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband escorted me on my first trip ever here last week! It'd been about 10 years since his last visit. This is a world-class aquarium, so the high entrance price is totally justified.One...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
They outdid themselves w/ the Secret Lives of Seahorses exhibit. Def. worth a trip to Monterey. I also read on the news that they caught a Great White Shark in August 2009, so when we were there,...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I highly recommend eating at the full-service restaurant (versus the cafeteria style cafe). You get a spectacular view of Monterey Bay and all of the seafood is both sustainable and delicious....
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would definitely come back on a weekday. I guess I chose to go on the last day of the seahorse exhibit and that was a bad idea. I felt like a sardine in that area of the museum. Extra 1/2 star for...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely wonderful as always. Crowded on the weekends but a little patience is helpful and you will get to see all the wonderful exhibits. The Outer Bay is mesmerizing, especially with the Great...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Highlights: Sea Otters, Penguins, JellyfishLowlights: Crowds, Maze-like mapSeriously, the Jellyfish are amazing. Check them out. The sea otters are really amusing too, although you're definitely...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
an amazing attraction for young and old alike. the splash zone was a hit with our kids.
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the largest aquarium that I've ever been to. The location is perfect. It is definitely worth the price.
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say that hasn't already been said? Anytime we bring guests to Monterey, we go here. Years ago, my then-18 month-old son was having a meltdown during our aquarium visit. A common occurrence...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went down for the "secret life of seahorses" exhibit and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Hadn't heard about the white shark, so that was a bit of a surprise but she was so cute!! We spent 2.5 hours...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite places in CA, no in the U.S.This was my first Aquarium experience in my life. Can you believe this? In my life? lol I used to say "Why do you wanna see fishes?" But this experience...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is as good as it gets as far as I'm concerned. We paid the extra $10 for the 'behind the scenes tour.' It was ok but not great. If you're worried about money skip this extra tour, but if...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've dreamt of seeing a great white in person and this aquarium made it possible- she's beautiful! Worth every dime to see this mysterious and grand creature with my own eyes. The other exhibits were...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The special exhibits are always worth an extra trip.The Jellyfish and currently the Seahorses are beautifully designed and a pleasure to see. The special exhibits will suprise you, educate you and...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'd give it 3 stars, but we came during otter week, and the sea otters were flipping adorable.I think the last time i came here was for a elementary school field trip....10 years ago. But coming...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I FOUND NEMO!!!!!!I felt like I was searching for Nemo while roaming Monterey Bay Aquarium. I was petrified when Bruce (white shark) and I came face to face with each other. If it wasn't for the thick...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had been here once with my family when I was about 7 or 8, and was so excited to go again.I went during the special Secret Lives of Seahorses exhibit and it was amazing. I saw seahorses being born,...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesome. I came here once as a child and i don't think i was able to appreciate it as much as I did as an adult.So it's Labor day weekend and we didn't make any get away plans. Not...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic aquarium for children and adults. There are lots of different sections and activities, including awesome exhibits on seahorses, jelly fish, sharks, beautiful tropical fish, sea otters,...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Get your tickets ahead of time and avoid the line. Fantastic on a nice day! I saw my first great white shark here last weekend! Don't forget your Macro lens-s
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have loved this place as a child and still love it now. I remember my parents taking us as kids and feeling amazed, I still feel that way today. We are truly fortunate to have this aquarium so...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We were fortunate enough to win 4 tickets to the Aquarium for the second year in a row. When we heard there was a Great White Shark on exhibit, we high-tailed it down the coast to see their latest...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ouch, the price tag of admission.....no problem, make sure stay at least 2 hrs!!!anyhoo, the touch pool is pretty awesome. one of the volunteers at the sting ray pool was giving raw shrimp and squid...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i don't know why i never reviewed this place cuz this is my FAVORITE aquarium of all time. I've even been to this aquarium in Japan that was supposedly the best aquarium in all of southeast asia, and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There really are not enough words to describe this aquarium. What is amazing is the excitement and happiness you see on everyones faces there. Young and old, from every part of the world. It's a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On the last day of our trip, we decided to go to the aquarium before our drive back to L.A. We parked five to ten blocks away, parking is expensive here and i hate having to pay for parking at all. We...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place just rocks my socks off. I love it here. This whole city is awesome and I want to move here when I retire someday if that is possible in this country anymore. Well it was an awesome getaway...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this aquarium is AMAZING. it is the total package: educational, beautiful, and always FUN. both grown ups and children can enjoy their time here. grown ups can amuse themselves by looking at the...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely LOVE this place!! I truly believe that I would like to add to my 5-year plan: "become a sea otter!" I would love to swim around, eat fresh seafood on my belly as I back-float along,...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This was a bittersweet experience. Well, mostly bitter. It truly is a world-class aquarium, certainly the best one in the US, but they let so many damn people in the place that it was the biggest...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There is simply nothing bad to say about this venerable marine institution. It simply is without equal, IMHO. When we were there, we saw an amazing exhibition about jellyfish. Being a fan of Dale...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to a number of aquariums around the U.S. and this is undoubtedly the best one I've seen yet! I'm disappointed in myself for not reviewing it before. Granted, there are no grossly large...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE it HERE! I've been coming here for YEARS and years... since elementary school and I'm like an grannie now. Even came here for one of my UCSC courses. LOVED the "Secret Lives of Seahorses"...
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Not all its cracked up to be.The day we went it was packed.I think there was a field trip or something.So you're screwed both while school is in because there are field trips,and also when school is...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been a member here for 14 years, and will likely always be one. I love the place. I love the fact that MBA has kept in touch with its history by keeping a piece of Hovden Cannery in place. I...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
With all of the reviews, I can't add much. Just go here and check out the website for "extras". My son is now 8 and ready to go to their dive program. There is something for ages 1-101.BTW, get...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i enjoy aquariums and I was really looking forward to visiting this one. Love that they do a lot of research -- the Monterey Bay area is featured prominently in this cool new Discovery Channel show...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My Ratings:Quantity - 4 StarsQuality - 5 StarsPrice - 4 Stars Location - 5 Stars Service - 4 Stars My Opinion/Story:For my 200th review, I choose Monterey Bay Aquarium where my husband and I...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place, but when we went the place was packed like sardines!! Every exhibit was elbow to elbow, shoulder to shoulder. It was really hard to enjoy myself. There was even a roller coaster...
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1.0 of 5 stars.
It was packed! Not worth it when they jam hundreds of people in here. They should limit how many people can enter.
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The MBA was far better ten years ago. Since then it has become a preachy place (e.g. humans are destroying this and that) that is packed with non-animal displays such as otter art rooms and other...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place but it's pricey, to be honest. You gotta really love fish, I suppose. I remembered spending a full day there many years ago. This time I took relatives, and we were in and out of...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
do not go during the summertime! i repete, do not go during the summertime! the sea horses will still be there in the fall.also, i swear they've raised their prices. $28? are you for real?yes, the sea...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Probably my favorite place in the world. The setting alone is spectacular. The Monterey Peninsula is heaven on earth. The aquarium is amazing, always something new every time we take our kids...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this is one of my favorite places on earth!i grew up going to monterey bay aquarium at least once a year. I've been to my fair share of aquariums but NOTHING tops monterey bay. I'm always the nerdy...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the place, absolutely wonderful and the exhibits are beautiful. I've only been here when I was in grade school and for work so I'm guessing the prices aren't that pricey. When I went last...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We drove up from San Francisco, it's about a 2 hour drive (with no traffic). We got there around 10:30 am, and there was already a line out the door already. It's pretty pricey to go in, but I think...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The best aquarium I've been to so far, but pricey. If you never been to this aquarium, go. I was almost scared off by the price ($25 for students), but my boyfriend and I were already in Monterey for...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Monterey Bay Aquarium holds a very special place with me man. I still remember being 10 and dazzled by the various forms of sea creatures, and the dodging seagull poop while eating sandwiches on...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I dunno, maybe my expectations were too high: I'm a Marylander and well the National Aquarium in Baltimore is pretty dang deluxe. And I agree with Riza, $30 a pop and we were also through in about 90...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just as we did last year, we headed within the first hour of it's opening on that Sunday morning. No line at the ticket counter, and we were off to see the exhibits. Still a fair amount of people...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I hafta admit...I am absolutely, positively OBSESSED with aquariums! I'm one of those people who could sit around and watch fish swim all day. Throw in a shark, and I'm good for hours...Anyway, out of...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars.I enjoyed the aquarium, and with all the time I've spent in Monterey, I'm still surprised at myself that I haven't been here before. But I guess I was expecting way more than what I...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The BEST place to take the family if you have a membership and want a cool place to get the kids tired out.The aquarium is clean, there is a conveniently located/well-priced restaurant with good...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a bit torn... I'm more into giving 3.5 stars.This place was great with the beautiful and fascinating jellyfish, cute and entertaining otters, awesomely strange seahorse exhibition and other...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Gotta love the aquarium! It is a must if you are visiting the Monterey area, especially if you have youngin's. This place offers an interesting and educational trip for kids and adults alike to learn...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here many times before and have always been impressed with all the exhibits.This time, I came here for a pvt business event. After the event, my kids and I were given a pvt tour. The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes it's a pain in the butt to navigate when the hordes are there, but try picking a less crowded time as it's a treasure!! Also, don't be shy about letting any kids you brought with you shoulder...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went here with my sisters and we had an awesome time. It was my first time going and it was an great site, I love to learn about miscellaneous stuff. My 12 year old sister thought it was pretty cool...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The jellyfish room might be my favorite spot. The aquarium didn't live up to the hype for me, but it was a fun day. Will go back if there are ever kiddos in tow, but probably not without.
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Has some nice displays and is certainly the best aquarium in the Monterey Bay area. It is overrun with kids most of the time, but that is all part of the plan. This place is run mostly as a...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have gone here so many times and even if it's the same, I am always amazed.They added a great and interesting sea horse display in April 09.It was such an amazing experience to see it.I highly...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ehh... Long Beach is much, much better. Nevertheless the location of the aquarium is excellent and it's great that people take the time to educate and learn about the ocean and the creatures in the...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Expensive parking garages, resorted to one of the payed-meter parking spaces. .25 cents gets you 10 minutes. Waited in a long line, yet it moves pretty fast. It was actually too busy to fully enjoy...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing! This is one of my favorite places in the whole world! The underwater exhibits are so peaceful. I can spend the whole day there! During my recent visit it was unexpectedly crowded! If you can,...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Lame. L-A-M-E for an aquarium that advertises so much about wonderful their seahorse exhibit is. $29 is a steep price to pay for hardly any attractions or lack of interactive displays for the kids....
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My kids 1,4 and 6 y/o loved this place. Every exhibit is cool, especially the jellyfish room. They have shows throughout the day, and plenty of benches to sit in when you get tired. I didn't see a...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have to say that I have been going here for a long time. Every time I visit family, we stop in to see the newest exhibit. This weekend it was the seahorses. I was so impressed. This museum does an...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Who doesn't love the aquarium!? "Tuesday, Afternoon"- that Visa commercial always reminds me of the MB Aquarium! :)
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Get lost in the A�ber cool jelly fish rooms. Saunter on to the newest exhibits and learn a whole bunch in the process. Take in the ocean breeze in the back....and Expose yourself to a million strains...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Admittedly, I'm not much of a fan for the mysteries of sea life. However, this is certainly the best aquarium I have been to. The location is terrific. Exhibits are great to read of, look at, and even...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So I guess this is what the best aquarium looks like. Maybe I was expecting too much, but I thought it was just OK. $29.00 to get in seemed a little on the high side especially after we were done with...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I visited this aquarium on a saturday in July, so you can imagine how crowded and busy it was. Tons of children everywhere, some crowds in front of choice exhibits, and a bit of a line out front. That...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome!!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Alright heres the deal. I hadnt been here for like 10 years or so. When I got here I saw that it was 30 bucks to get in. I was a little worried. But from what I remember its worth it and I love...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the aquarium. It allows an ocean-skittish person like me to get up close to sea life without being submerged. If you have never been (or even if you have) -- GO!......Just go on a weekday...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is beyond awesome. The jelly fish rooms are absolutely magical. Word to the wise: they open at 9:30 (check the calendar yourself in case they've changed it when you go!). Get there that...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
1. Beautiful location2. An incredible learning experienceAND1. Ever changing prices2. Screaming children3. I am not a huge fan of crowds, but I am not going to hold the aquarium responsible for the...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I grew up going to this Aquarium and I still like going to it! Cannot wait to take my daughter there when she is old enough to appreciate it. Very clean, I have never found a dirty restroom, shop or...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came here with my sweetie on a whim just for fun. This place is amazing. Great for all ages as everything is very age friendly. We went thru all the exhibits and my favorites happened to be the...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a great place to go to - don't miss this if you are in Monterey. Set aside a good block of time for the aquarium; one can easily spend hours looking around here. The Secret Life of Seahorses...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Whew-Wee!My family saw the seahorses...many, many seahorses of all sizes. We adore seahorses.Did you know there are many cool breeds of seahorses?The one that absolutely intrigued my family is the...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Our two year old loves aquariums, whether it's the Seattle aquarium back home or the Vancouver BC aquarium. Staying in the Bay area during the summer, we had to make a trip to the Monterey Bay...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What's not to love about the BEST aquarium in the U.S.! I've been to really nice ones in SF, Baltimore and Long Beach but my heart belongs to Monterey Bay Aquarium.We had 3 families go this time with...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Well I don't get why they make a big deal about this aquarium. This is nothing compared with Academy of Science in San Francisco. I paid so much here and expect to have many things to see, but it's...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A trip to the aquarium reaffirmed several things for me:1. I am not ready for children. Not ready to batter my way through throngs of people, young and old, just so that Junior can get a better look...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We finally made a trip to the Monterey Bay Aquarium after hearing great things about it from friends and family. I'm proud to be an AAA member because I saved $3 off the regular price for our tickets...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, I always heard great reviews about this place, but since i'm from SD, and we have the Birch Aquarium, I never even considered coming here. But this weekend was my niece's bday and we went up...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Took a trip to Monterey Aquarium over the weekend. Upon arrival there were friendly staff outside willingly to answer any questions as well as direct you to ticket sales. I was able to check out the...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to the Monterey Bay Aquarium several times in the last decade. Every time I go it just seems to get better and better.I went here with some family on World Ocean Day. My sister is a...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We are so lucky to have one of the best aquariums so close by! Monterey Bay never ceases to amaze me. FANTASTIC!! Keep up the good work!!!
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this aquarium is undoubtedly THE best aquarium on the west coast..i've visited this aquarium on several occasions throughout my years and every time i have visited.. there's always something slightly...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. So much so, that I bought my boyfriend and I season passes!It IS MUCH smaller than you remember from your 3rd grade field trip... but still pretty dang fascinating. And I think...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I need some sympathy right now... or some empathy (every set of nouns in that whole pathos/pathy category) Anyway, my little brother just brought me over to our fish tank to show me that our fish, an...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i recently went to the aquarium during spring break in april and it was great. there was a lot to see there. you definitely can spend the whole day there. arrive early before the place fills up....
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4.0 of 5 stars.
we ate here during our trip to the aquarium. the view of the bay while eating was amazing. the food was good. i had the fish and chips and the husband had the burger. the batter was way soggy and...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this is a fun place to go. very educational. the crowds were a little intense, but what can you expect when there are 958732459834275 field trips going on?
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i love coming here. my fiancee and i came here when we first started dating. we like to come back every so often and we always have a good time. the sunfish is one of my favorites as well as the jelly...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A must see if you're in Monterey. Lots of interactive hands on activities.
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very simply, a great day out with the kids. Superb aquarium - our kids especially enjoyed the amazing jellyfish and sea-horse exhibits. Leave some time to go strolling through the marina afterwards,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This aquarium is a "must see" when visiting the Carmel/Monterey area. Unfortunately, it can be incredibly crowded at times, but overall the experience is enjoyable. I've been maybe 5 times in my life...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Really not much that I can say that hasn't been said already about the aquarium.It's simply beautiful and well-designed. Very clean environment. Everything from the exhibits, to the bathrooms and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Over the years, the Monterey Bay Aquarium has gotten better and better. The new seahorse exhibit is simply amazing. The place can get crowded, so go early and get over to the Outer Bay side as soon...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am reminiscing about the view right now.He is tall, dark and handsome....Oh wait, not that view?Well then....Monterey Bay is gorgeous! A very tranquil setting.My "day date" here was impressive.Our...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I must say that this is a place I can return to over and over again. Unlike a regular museum the life that moves around in this aquarium is breathtaking! Our most recent visit was on a foggy Saturday...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place should bring out the child in everyone. This aquarium is head and shoulders above any other I've been to. Long Beach, Scripps and some others are nice but they have some unique and truly...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Exactly everything everyone else said.For all ages, this place is a wonder. It has so much to offer -- it's magical, educational, and so tranquil.This is something I recommend everyone come to at...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great aquarium, although not as nice as San Francisco Aquarium [Aquarium of The Bay]. A lot of empty spaces. Their small displays are better than the big ones.
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We are lucky to have this place! :)
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
1 word: Dissapointing!30 Minute line to buy a ticket, the nastiest people I've ever seen, too many (rude) kids, and not a lot of sea life. The place was extremely packed and they let too many people...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice place to learn a lot about marine life. It isn't a big place and hence will certainly be crowded during the weekends and holidays. But the place has a lot of variety and takes a good part of the...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to go when you have a 4 yr old... My daughter absolutely loved it. Great family destination.
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm located in Suisun, meaning a two and a half hour drive. My boyfriend and I decided to go on my birthday since it was also an extra credit assignment for our biology class. Let me tell you! The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
SO i recently went here for the first time... it was soo beautiful... great for kids..although i was expecting bigger, it was still nice... tickets are pricy and it can get crowded... i loved it...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The male seahorse, rather than the female, becomes pregnant. This unusual mode of pro-creation is the most extreme form of male parental care in the world.The female inserts her ovipositor (the...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is the BEST! I LOVE everything aquariums! You can't go wrong spending at least half a day at the Monterey Bay Aquarium and spend the other half walking around the city learning about the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome Educational Experience! Thank You! for giving us this opportunity to view the ocean's wild life up close and personal. To expand your horizons, understanding the coexistence of another world...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After cruising through Santa Cruz, we made a pit stop at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, which I had heard/read so much about beforehand. Ticket prices are a little steep, but given it's for the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i wanted to LOVEEEE this place but i was slighlty disappointed. it wasnt as big as i had in mind. i still liked it and had a fun time with my bf. ive never seen soo many different jellyfishes in the...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love animals, so I had a blast here. Plus the ocean is right outside, it just makes it even better.The otters are adorable, and so are the penguins!The jellyfish were amazing.This place was great.
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Update: Yes, a bat ray's wing slid through my grasping fingers, and it felt like SLIMY wet velvet covering stiff jello. The seahorse exhibit is great; WHATEVER YOU HAVE TO DO GO SEE THEM NOW. The...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
AMAZING!!! the best aquarium I've ever been to! The Jelly fish exhibit is my favorite.. but I couldn't miss the massive deep water aquarium, or the seahorse area, or the octopus, or the otters, or...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I go about once a year. Its a little expensive but admission fees support a nonprofit organization. Save the Oceans.
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow! I was really impressed with this place! All except for the price of admission...I guess there are special, time-limited exhibits and the one they had while we were here was the seahorses....
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i used to love the aquarium about 5 years ago. there are things i miss, like the fountain.sculpture outside, t he sea turtles in the outer bay,and doc ricketts had a larger section to honer him. oh,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite aquarium so far. The tanks are well done and the educational aspect of the aquarium is first rate! It's a large aquarium and the setting is spectacular. The glimpses of the coast and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was awesome. I loved the different types of sea creatures that they had. I really liked the jelly fishes and the sea horses (they are soooo cute!). It is true that there are a lot of kids,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow! This is an amazing place. We had lots of fun with the kids and friends. The exhibits are awesome and breathtakingly beautiful. They have done great job with all the details and even have hands on...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here twice both times with my boyfriend and 2 best friends. I love animals and nature itself, but i draw the line when there's so many other factors that disrupts this experience for me, and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my second visit.Today's visit was very busy but so much fun! The exhibits are beautiful. $30.00 per adult. They have a great Jelly fish collection and the beginnings of a great sea horse...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Can you believe its been 25 years since the aquarium has opened! Seriously, I can not believe it. Yeah, I was only 4 when that happened ( not!) What to do when the weather turns great and the job...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I try to make it down the Aquarium at least once a year. I just love it.There are some exhibits geared towards children. I think it's a great idea to get kids interested in wildlife and conservation...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was only my second time coming here and my hubby's first time.It was a good thing we came on a weekday, otherwise it would have been a lot more crowded, even though it still was. This place has a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to the Monterey Bay Aquarium too many times to count. Although sometimes I was bored, considering I have seen everything there is to be seen, I couldn't help but marvel at the wonders that...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
So so so overrated! Only come here if you love crowds, tourists, children, and rude people. For the price I expected to see much more sea life and less educational ocean decor (a mural of an animal is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Spectacular View, Oasis of Relaxation, Good Eats at the MBAAs the aquarium crowds start to bare down on top of you, slide on in to your reserved table for a quiet and tasty meal with a 5 star view....
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is amazing! How cool is it, that it backs up to the Monterey Bay? Not to mention the views of the bay are pretty damn good. This is easily THE BEST aquarium I've been to, hands down....
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Seahorses, Penguins, Otters, Oh My!The new seahorse and seadragon exhibit is amazing and brings new light to protecting these graceful creatures. The leafy and weedy seadragons are so fascinating, I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
World Class. I've been to aquariums all over planet earth. This one is superlative.
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Must see.
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This review is not enough to describe the sheer awesomeness of this place. You need to take that long drive down the coast and go see for yourself what the hype is all about. Then you will know why...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My last visit here was in 2004. The fish people had collected a baby great white shark and put that baby in the main tank where it swam around and around and around and around. I was in awe and could...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Senior year of college, my friend and I invented the mother of all grilled cheese sandwiches: a beauty of a specimen with a, I like to think, record-breaking seven cheeses. SEVEN cheeses, people! That...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The tickets are close to 30 dollars! This place is boring. It is nice for people with kids. This place is big for nothing. They only have local creatures so its not much. If your thinking about taking...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow.... we just got back from a members night where they just released a new sea horse exhibit. This is truely an amazing display. They show you such strange and unique varieties of sea horses....
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Havent been here since 1985 - it has expanded and added new exhibits -WOW!! Had a great time looking at all the exhibits, learning more about the penguins, otters and jellyfish. Would recomment it to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My first time here in like 10 years I think! I dont really remember when I came here as a kid so it was like a brand new experience! I love the sea otters! They are so cute and playful. I wish I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE THE MONTEREY BAY AQUARIUM. If I lived in Monterey, I would come everyday. SO AWESOME. Educational and fun!
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here on Tuesday on a Spring Break. It was pretty crowded, but still okay. Tickets are pretty expensive for students like us, but yay, we found a $2 off coupon from the internet....
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I was taken here on a date .. He drove us from the city which is like a 2 hour drive there, and a 2 hour drive back, how sweet is that, and to surprise me, even better. Lucky for us the weather...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have tried to come on a Tuesday at 11 = packed. Sundays shortly before close = packed When is it not packed? Even though the students on field trips remind you why birth control was invented this...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is the bomb (like tick...tock).10 YEARS! It's been 10 years since I was last here. Aquariums are pretty exciting. It's nothing like walking through an art museum or any type of exhibit....
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
had a great time here sunday afternoon. there was plenty to keep us busy for a few hours. i especialy liked the kelp forest and the jellies.
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yup Way kule (cept for the screaming kids running around like a bunch of idiots) Just go on weekday'sBut being a member is worth it tho. 'Front of the line'Big line at general admission. 3 in...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I come here when conditions are not good enough to dive - yes, in the bay right outside the aquarium - and it is a great compromise for days that I otherwise would've been sitting around in a hotel....
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love coming to the aquarium! The last time I came was a few years back when they had the great white shark. It was way too crowded for me, but it was cool to see a great white up close! This past...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This aquarium is by far one of the best I have ever been to! It is extremely kid friendly. The Splash Zone is a great place to learn and play with your children. All of the volunteers are happy to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow! 525 reviews!Cleanest aquarium ever!!!The exhibits are all amazing, some creepier than others, but wonderful!The workers there were all helpful in putting us in the right direction.There are...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Furry, funny and fabulous...it's all about the otters. I could stare at those little guys all day. Wild About Otters kicked this from a four star to a five with the twitch of an adorable nose.The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best aquarium EVER.I don't know what else to say.The tide pools are excellent. I love the fact that you can touch things here. They have a touching table. You get to feel all sorts of ocean...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had a lovely time at the aquarium though it got a little boring after a while. For those who don't take well to the sound of screaming children echoing through the halls, don't go on weekends. The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After many visits here, it never fails to please. We are currently hosting a French exchange student, and with a limited budget, trying to show him things that are particularly Californian.Our great...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"Hairy Otter"...the wild about otters took the cake, but touching a sea cucumber was second (who knew they were soft?).Not sure if it's worth $30 (I might have liked it better cause we had free...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Damn. The GA Aquarium spoiled me. Otherwise, I would consider this the best aquarium I've ever visited.My favorite part is going out to the veranda and staring at the sea lions and seals and star...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I made a special trip here while visiting family and friends on the mainland. This is a world class aquarium. While somewhat expensive (just under $30 for a ticket as of 2/2009), this is a fun,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the aquarium. I am a member and learn something new everytime I go there.
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to many aquaria - Shedd, Tampa, Mandalay Bay, Newport, Academy of Sciences, at least 20 Zoos - Monterey Bay is nice, but the price is not and the exhibits are not novel. The location on the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can I possibly say about the MBA that 517 others before me have not?It is simply a must-see - multiple times if you can - before you die.The work they are doing to preserve and conserve the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely love this aquarium. OK, this place is big. You can easily get lost in the mazes around this place. They alter some exhibits over time, which makes the experience rather fresh. I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Say whaaat. Did I eat at the same place as these other yelpers? Dined here last Saturday and was not impressed. Here's the gist of it:Fish & Chips ($16.95) - two huge pieces of fish..while the fish...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We come to the aquarium every year and my daughter loves it. It's definitely a great place for kids and a great way to expose them to the different types of marine life. Although the aquarium is big,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fish behind glass. Nothing. Nothing is better.Yes, some say that a trip to an ice cream store, or jelly beans brings out the kid in you, but for me, I morph into a big eyed, barely able to walk kid,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
First off, I build and fix custom aquariums as a consulting job on the side, and I charge next to nothing because marine life is my biggest passion! I've been to other aquariums, and I think Monterey...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Still 5 huge stars for this place because the whole entire place is different, and still amazing every single time that we go. More often than not, there have always been a massive amount of humanity...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So glad we went. So great to be able to order freely knowing everything on the menu is sustainable. Was great for the kids too - they could see the harbor seals sunning and an otter playing. They...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I visit here at least once every year because a relative of mine lives within walking distance [: All of the exhibits are fun and beautiful and definitely worth a visit! Get a members pass if you're...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here numerous times in my life and each time it's even more eye opening than the previous turn. A vast array of sea and beach life guaranteed to make you go whoooa. Sharks, fish, octopii,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant has long been a delight. I can remember when they served sourdough in the shape of a whale! They must have decided that wasn't sophisticated enough. The 'bread' selection now...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this was my husband & i's second trip to an aquarium. It was a great experience!! we came here early to beat the crowd and it was actually cool. the weather was good at this time (summer '07)..& lots...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Note to self...don't visit an attraction like the Monterey Aquarium on a holiday weekend. Looking at the sea life, moving so smoothly and with such grace would typically be quite relaxing...but not...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just as great as an adult! As one magazine bragged, this one-of-a-kind place is one of the top 10 places to see before your tenth birthday! The kids loved every inch of the place. Touch this, watch...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here at least a dozen times and this is the first time that there has been no construction. I love it. I could watch the sea otters all day. My husband has to pull me away because I am...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Totally worth a visit if you're in the Bay Area. It's not the Biggest nor the Greatest, but it's a good-size, laid-back aquarium right by the Pacific Ocean. I love the jellyfish, sea kelp and sea...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Who doesn't live the aquarium?! This place is massive, I love it.I loooooved the sea otters, can I keep one please?The cafe is expensive!That's all!Bring your student I.D. and save 3 dollars!
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
2 summers ago, it was my first time going here. I fell head over heels with this place (and the sea otters). And although the tickets are priced too high for my taste, nahh, i didnt care much. Of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Judging by the vast amount of 5-star reviews, mine will probably not be popular. However - I am quite confident that the review is shared by some.First - the price! We have visited many aquariums...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My family has been a Monterey Bay Aquarium member forever.. I feel like we have a time share there.. ahah we go every year at least two or three times.. if not more.. It's always changing, and you...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
speaking to the choir! MBA does a wonderful job of of being family friendly and providing an educational experience, no matter your age. Make sure you plan your trip to be there for the feedings -...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just what a 5 star rating should be... as good as it gets! There is so much to see. So much to do. So much to learn. Everything is presented in a fun way. You learn, without anything being boring. I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I heart this place. It is always fun, a little crowed depending on the day. Always doing something new. I like the free local days. They are mostly in December for a week. The new splash zone that...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is definitely a world-class facility. I was here when I was a kid, and now I feel like I can appreciate it even more. My favorite parts were the penguins and otters (who doesn't like them?)...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fun times to be had! I love seeing and learning about something so vast and large that we will never know anything about our beloved bay. I can go over and over again, and there is something new to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Based on exhibits and animals alone, the Monterey Bay Aquarium deserves 5 stars. Built in one of the original Cannery Row buildings (they have pictures of the original cannery building, showing how...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place but I miss the jelly fish exhibit BUT can't wait until the Sea horse's come on board in April. I like taking the ride down the coast to this aquarium and then going into under water...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The newly remodeled aquarium looks fantastic! My daughter LOVES it here. What's there not to love? The sharks, otters, penguins, sting ray, etc. all fascinate her plenty, and then the kiddie areas...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's been about ten years since I've stepped foot into this place. Went here on Sunday, and I was pleasantly surprised with how much of my childhood was left intact. The staff was really nice,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
-WOW!Yep that's really it. Just wow!Penguins. Jellyfish. Sharks. Fish and even more fish!My favorite- the sea otters.They also teach about sustainability for what we eat. The type of fish that is over...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It was our first time here yesterday and we loved it so much that we bought a membership here. The Asian girl at the ticket purchase counter was a bit rude and not helpful at all. The rest of the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic place. All of the enclosures appeared to cater well for the fish/animals whilst also providing excellent viewing for the general public. The shows/staff were informative and catered to all...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Im in love with this place! I suggest to go on a weekday if possible. During the weekends they get a large crowd and it be too hard to really look at all of the exhibits. My favorite section is the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is tiny - in fact it's small as shit, but well-stocked. The views are the best part. Inside, sure - but outside, better. You can see the ocean and turn around and see just what's in it. Now...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The business of aquariums doesn't always make people happy. Holding animals captive from their native environment isn't the greatest idea. However, the monterey bay aquarium takes animal care to a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place was so cool took the fam to this place and we spent hours there looking at everything the kids loved it. they had alot of stuff for kids to do there and alot of different stuff to look at....
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say that 485 reviews before me haven't? Not much, honestly. This is one of the best aquariums I've ever been to, and I've been to a bunch. If you're in town, or within driving distance,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We take the kids every year... This year the crowds were even worse than usual...couldn't really get close to anything. We stayed a the Victorian Inn and bought our tickets there - they were 2 days...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Double WooHoo! This place rocks :) I love aquariums, and I love how they have so many HUGE tanks spanning both floors. They have an abundance of sharks. They have a really awesome jellyfish exhibit. I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I can't remember the last time I payed $29.95 to walk through a museum... not even the Louvre in Paris!BUT - the Monterey Bay Aquarium is a great place to wonder for a day of learning and unexpected...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love aquariums. Somehow there is something theraputic about watching a bunch of fish swim in the tanks. May be it has the same effect on the people who work here. What I was the most impressed about...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the perfect oasis from the hordes of screaming kiddies in the aquarium. Its pricier than other options and you may need to wait, but its worth it. Here's a few highlights:1. Great view - the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I almost feel bad giving this legendary establishment only 3 stars. Okay, so the fish were great (obviously), and the Portola restaurant was great ... the problem was the CROWDS. It was crazy!We...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Houses native CA sea life. Don't expect the foreign and exotic.Loved the kelp forest, jellyfish, penguins and sea otters. Can get crowded-but great educational experience. Go early to avoid the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great. Modern and educational aquarium. I wish it was bigger, because I want more of it! Jelly fish exhibit is note worthy. The Portola restaurant was surprisingly good. We decided to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place!It's only gotten better over the years, and I've been going since I was little. The bird exhibit is super cool! They have these birds that run really fast, and if you video record...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Holy starfish I didn't review this yet!? I went here a few months ago and was so excited because I LOOOOOVE ocean animals. My expectations were high so I was kinda disappointed at how many people...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's been almost a decade since I last visited this place and it's still a great place. The kelp forest is the crown jewel here, no one has one like it and they have an extensive otter exhibit. They...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going since it opened. My aunt lives in Monterey & would get free passes in the beginning. She's now a member, and I recommend people sign up. The members only entrance is worth it's...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tickets are now up to $25, but it's still a gorgeous venue. Helpful staff, too. They're opening a big seahorse exhibit in April and we'll definitely return to see how that looks. No line when we...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i could spend hours here... and as a local could always find my way in free. the winter weekdays seem like the best time to go.if i was feeling like a trip to the aquarium, i would head straight for...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOOOOVED this aquarium as a kid and after years of not visiting, it still bring out the inner child in me. Well and glutton. And since this is Yelp and the haven for gluttons alike, I have to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went here on a Sunday afternoon with my boyfriend. They offered free admission for Monterey County residents for a few weeks in December, so we decided to take advantage.Of course the place was...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice, peaceful experience. Of course the exhibits were enjoyable and there were plenty of volunteers to answer every question. What I thought was cool was the people-bridge they had spanning the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I know zillions of people have probably reviewed the Monterey Bay Aquarium, but I feel like I have something special to offer to the reader: I got to see two penguins mating. Yup. During regular...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Downright impressive. I've been to Monterey a dozen times, but this was the first trip where I had time to check out the aquarium. Glad I did, but I was sad that my wife and 3 year old daughter were...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My uncle use to take me here every year for my birthday as a kid. They had an otter with the same name as me that I loved watching cause I called her "my otter".I came back with my mom, another one of...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been going to the Monterey Bay Aquarium since I was a toddler.Fueled by my love for the ocean and animals, it was the perfect place for visiting. I've seen everything the aquarium has yet to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Kicks the PANTS off the long beach aquarium. Gold ribbon way to spend the day for everyone. I guarantee your kids will be all smiles (unless your kid is going through some sort of awkward teenage...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
since my first time here as a kid, this has been one of my favorite places in the world to visit. i think i can safely say that this is the best aquarium in this country. sure it's not as fancy as...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS PLACE. The aquariums and activities are SOOOOO AWESOME. My favorite part was the GIANT 1 million gallon aquarium I can't even describe it in words. They have so many interactive...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best time to go to the aquarium is as soon as it opens 10 am. No ankle biters or screaming babies to tarnish the experience of the peacefully floating jellies or the swiftness of the serrated back...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. I'm a big kid and heart and I loved all the little exhibits. My most favorite were the jelly fish. I don't know why... being in the dark, surrounded by colorful fish is just...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place rocks! I fell in love with sea otters here when I was 10, and I fell in love with them again last weekend. I'm 23, and I don't think I'll ever get tired of the Monterey Bay Aquarium. I was...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had been looking forward to going to this aquarium for awhile now, ever since I moved to the Bay Area last year. To get one more day of fun out of our Thanksgiving holiday weekend, I went here with...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lots to see here. Penguins, otters, jelly fish, octopus, birds, etc. I overheard a woman say there were going to be sea horses next year. I enjoyed my visit here. I was really looking forward to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great for killing a few hours and taking dates. Watch the large tank feeding, take lots of pictures, plan your route throughly to easily cover every square inch. Expect to pay $25 per person.
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Since I was little, this was always a fun place to go. Thank you for making your exhibits bilingual (English and Spanish) some of my students who are non native English speakers had a blast..this was...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"Mommy this is just like on Spongebob Squarepants!" exclaimed my four year old as we entered the Jellyfish exhibit. I thought his comment was cute but also a great humongous flashing neon sign that...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Monterey Bay Aquarium is a neat place to learn about all kinds of species of fish. You can go to feedings and see how the penguins react to humans. The building is huge with so much to offer....
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Brought my new hubby here and I think he had as good of a time as he did at Disneyland. I haven't been here in 15 years, but it is still as wonderful as I remember. The huge whales and dolphins...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Monterey, CA, so pretty much everything here gets at least 4 stars just for being geographically close. I had a great time here celebrating my daughter's 13th birthday. It's costly, so save...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite places EVER.My friends and I came here last Saturday afternoon. There was almost no line to get in and it wasn't too crowded throughout the place. The only time I would not...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
No distinguishing factors placing it in a league of its own; like any other aquarium I've visited. A word of advice to anyone who desires to actually see any of the exhibits: go on a Sunday morning,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This aquarium is nothing short of amazing. It's big so you can spend a long time there, so you're not paying for just a short little activity. This is an aquarium that you should plan a whole day for!...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Been here a quite a few times and it just gets better and better. The first time I went was in 1995 and they were in the process of expanding it. I've been a few times after the expansion and it's...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fun Fun Fun many thinggs to do and a lot of things stufffed in there . Being a chaperone for a field trip omj! it was 10:30 and i felt like i was in Dinseyland (ok not THAT crowded) but there is alot...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't been to this place since I was like 7. Came here with two friends to check it out and we had a pretty good time. Parking is a bish but 10 dollars for the whole day in a parking lot isn't...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I visited here and it brought back many fond memories of my prior visits and created wonderful new memories. Much of the exhibit has changed since I was a kid, much was expanded, more sea life...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
PARKING TIP: Park on the street near the intersection of Foam Street and David Street. Cheaper than the garage, just as safe, and only a block away. $2.50 in quarters got us 2 1/2 hours. PS- The...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When i was a kid i wanted to be a marine biologist. Really bad. We recorded shark week on discovery channel every single year (and this was with a VCR and tapes, way before the TiVos and DVRs that are...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Jellyfish ftw!This place is a great thing to do for a date or even just for fun. A lot of people on the weekends which may consist of some rude people...BUT that's OK.My favorite starfish is the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place is my haven. i can sit in front of the outer bay tank for hours, especially if there's a sea turtle who's friendly enough to swim near the glass a few times. i come here every year for my...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a oasis of sooth-ness. Watching the jellyfish for 2 minutes will free your body of months of stress. Relaxing with the giant fish bowl filled with various sharks, barracudas, dolphin...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! Loved it as a child and now I absolutely love bringing my daughter here. An educational and fun-filled trip for all ages! You literally can spend hours gazing at all of the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
WOOHOO!!! The best aquarium I've ever been to. I wasn't expecting the ticket fee to be the price it was, but oh well... it goes towards a good cause and I'd rather be giving money to establishments...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Aw, I love this place.. ever since I was a kid. Now that I am more grown.. I still enjoy it every time. I love seeing all the beautiful fishes and of course the JELLY FISH.. they're awesome! The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place reminds me of my childhood. I would go here so often as a kid. So it's pretty awesome. I think it's the biggest aquarium on the West Coast? Im not sure. And there is certainly a lot of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love sea creatures, really I do, and would quickly trade places with Dori or Nemo in a heartbeat. Do you remember those fun little coloring contests from like 1st and 2nd grade that required you to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What else is there to say? This aquarium is definitely the best in Northern California, if not the best on the West Coast. After seeing the jellyfish exhibit, which really immerses you into its...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the Monterey Bay Aquarium! Growing up, we used to go here as a family and my favorites were touching the stingrays, watching the feedings and sea otters. Since then, they added many more...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Jellyfish exhibit is eerie; it really transports you. But I did wonder, are they happy in a space with absolutely nothing but water. I mean, arent there usually some other living creatures (like...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I expected it to be BIGGGGER. For $24.95, it better be. So I was disappointed that they didn't have any cetaceans on-site. The only sea mammal they have, the sea otter, is a big rat that can swim....
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Visited the aquarium for the second time this year back on 9/14. I was lucky to go see the jellies display on its final day- it was amazing as usual. Now that the jellies display is gone it will be...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you have kids, this is a must. Even adults would love this place. The big tank is the best and you can just sit there watching the sea animals. The penguin exhibit is really fun as well and you...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for first timers! You can spend a good amount of time exploring the two huge separate sides of the aquarium although you'll probably spend more time on the left side which has plenty of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went on Labor Day. Thank god everyone else was heading back to their laboring because it was relatively empty. However, to be quite honest, with all the hype, I was a little underwhelmed. The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The woman at the ticket window was pleasant.I enjoyed the aquarium immensely. We were lucky enough to see the sea otters being fed, which was very entertaining. I was prepared for bad crowds and lots...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oooops, meant to write this review sooner after our visit and lost track. We bought a two-day pass to the aquarium, and got hungry on the first visit. By that time, the wait for a table was nearly...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Monterey Bay Aquarium is such a treat! We spent a good 6 or 7 hours there over the course of 2 days and I could have spent more time if I had it. The exhibits are all amazing. I would...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a real treat for families who want to learn about the sea life that you mostly find in books. In fact, there are many one-of-a-kind sea creatures within this facility. I've enjoyed...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Conservationists and beyond... this is the single greatest aquarium that has ever been .. in the history of human kind.The otters are cute as the dickens... I can't stop watching them. After what.....
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My family has always frequented the aquarium. It hasn't really changed much over the years, but why mess with perfection? The exhibits are always informative and interesting. I think the current sea...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love it every time I go. Got lucky this time as they had just received another great white shark.
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was a great Aquarium. If you have kids, your kids will have a great time! I thought the Aquarium would be a lot bigger, but it was great to spend a day here!
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't been to the Monterey Bay Aquarium since I was a kid, and I think they've only gotten better over time. There were a bunch of exhibits that I think are fairly new, almost all were...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just came back from Monterey Bay Acquarium this past weekend. Actually got a chance to see the great white shark (or little white shark) as it was quite small -- smaller than what I expected. Over...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Monterey Bay Aquarium is to Black Truffle Gnocchi as Baltimore Aquarium is to Chili Dog. I think one of the reasons the Monterey Aquarium is so amazing is because they have such an enormous endowment...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
*ahem*HAMMERHEAD SHARKS!! This aquarium has *hammerhead* sharks!!! My land-locked ass was (and is) totally captivated by that exhibit. The jellyfish were beautiful and mesmerizing. The sea otters...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The jellyfish (I know, I know...they're called sea jellies) exhibit is finally closing its doors on SEPTEMBER 14, 2008http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/efc/efc_se/se_jla.aspIt's been a good 5 year...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Perhaps not the biggest aquarium around, the Monterey Bay Aquarium still has an amazing collection of sea life that IMO have been kept very healthy in contrast to many other places. They have quite an...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
1-17-09: Second time a the aquarium and we absolutely loved it once again. Looking forward to the searhorse exhibits. We watched the penguin feeding which was very cool!The kids looooooooooved the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely loved the jellyfish exhibits. Those creatures are just so amazing...I am in awe just looking at them. The touch pools were pretty cool too and the volunteers are knowledgeable and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really, really love this restaurant. I love it even more than the Monterey Bay Aquarium that houses it. The restaurant is on the ground floor at the back of the aquarium building, right in the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
How could you NOT love this place?
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It is one of the best places you can go in Monterey and if you have kids, it is one of the best places to go in the Bay Area. Sure it is loaded with tourists and too crowded but once you get inside...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to the Monterey Bay Aquarium a handful of time. I just went again a couple days ago. Prices are kind of steep I think. Especially if you're going with a family, then it just really adds...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty gosh darn cool! My son and his friend spent a lot of time at the touch pools and even made me touch a slimy sea cucumber which was somewhat disturbing. I guess I prefer the cuter aspects of sea...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to the Monterey Bay Aquarium's website for some random reason and found that there was a drawing to have "Breakfast with the Penguins" in honor of their newly redesigned Splash Zone. I entered...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
best aquarium in northern cali!! they just finished remodeling it and its alot better than before. a lot of new tanks and attractions. they have a band playing there by the entrance which is pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My first visit to the Aquarium was a blast. Its great to see animals that you thought you'd never see in your life time up close. My favorite exhibit was the JELLIES. Which this is the last year they...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What's not to love about the Monterey Bay Aquarium? From the most adorable sea otters munching on treats, the beautiful, almost art like, presentations of the jellyfish in the dark room, little...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love all animals of land and sea so when I heard about the Shark, I knew I had to take a road trip. Yup, a road trip just to see a freakin' Shark and it was so worth it. The outer bay exhibit is the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I moved to Monterey about three years ago from Chicago and I got a membership here right away. No matter how many times I visit, I continue to be amazed by the exhibits - if you are lucky you will...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a place I loved as a kid, and I'm pretty sure I'll love again when I have kids.It's exciting and informative and there are plenty of opportunities for exploration. But the tourists get to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
went a minute back with an ex of mine who was from here... it would get a number of higher stars if it weren't for two factors: 1. lines / crowds can be not only ridiculous but also overwhelming &...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What an amazing place! You could spend hours in here! I enjoyed the fish feeding at 4PM! A scuba diver got in the tank and swam and fed the fish. A must see!Best aquarium in the world! :)
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love it! I have been twice and will certainly go again. Make sure to go early to the sea otter feeding (the viewing area up above is the best spot, but it gets crowded). If you can't deal with the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This was just really average. I wasn't blown away by anything. They did have a serious collection of jellies. I was hoping to see the infamous Irukandji jellyfish, but that's not in the collection....
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
my parents used to take me here as a kid so i haven't been here in a while. this place is sooo cool, especially since i like to learn! their kelp forest was pretty cool and the otters are so adorable!...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to bring kids. They educate them, and have little learning centers, and interactive centers for them to do activities in. You can touch some stuff, like sea cucumber, kelp, starfish, sea...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm sure everyone's been here by now, but if you haven't then you need to. If you have been here and are not members, then I would highly suggest donating a little cash toward the cause.As long...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to spend the day with kids. There are a lot of interactive exhibits and activities and tons of cool sealife they can feel in the touch ponds - bat rays, sharks, starfish and more. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
BORING!!!I guess the Monterey Bay Aquarium is more for the younger crowd or maybe even people that enjoy the outdoors, or the sea! I seriously had a bad time here. I was bored out of my mind... going...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My family and I used to go to the Bay Aquarium quite frequently when I was younger. Going to the MBA was always an adventure...especially with my parents whom are both Filipino and are constantly...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was inspired by Steve L's recent Yelp review to use some vacation time and take the family to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. (Much to my horror, I realized it had been a whole three years since our last...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As I have previously stated, I consider myself a city girl. It takes a lot for me to leave seeing as I do not own a car. But when my little sister's came to visit me in California, I knew I had to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wonderful place to visit! As close as you can get to scuba diving without getting wet. The three-story tall aquariums are a must-see.The Splash Zone, the area designated for kids, is utter chaos. Good...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The last time I was at the MBA, I was probably on an elementary or middle school field trip! I'm pretty sure I've been back since but I guess as a surly teenage (and I saw plenty of them) there isn't...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It took a group of 5 18 year olds about an hour to look through everything.We did have quite long stops here and there and even went outside to see the scenery of the ocean.However, I didn't feel like...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
bring a sweater no matter how warm it is outside - the displays are beautiful and after viewing all the gorgeous marine creatures in here all day, you can go next door and eat them!
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really enjoyed my visit to the Monterey Bay Aquarium! The building has many huge aquariums that bring you face to face with the under sea world. The otters and jellies were a special joy to see. The...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's really a place where you can go to once every blue moon. My favorite part is watching the Jellyfish and also sitting right next to the HUGE tank w/ the sharks (i sat down and layed the side of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There were so many amazing things to see at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. They had multiple varieties of otters. One otter section is kinda hidden, so watch out for it.The coolest thing about this...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pros: two-story Outer Bay Tank, three-story Kelp Forest, Bat Ray Touching PoolCons: no piranhas, no sea turtles
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow.I haven't been to here since I was a kid and it was fantastic. The deep sea portion with the jellyfish was really spectacular. I thought for sure our little one would be a little afraid since it...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you like Finding Nemo YOU WILL LOVE THIS!!!!This is one of the best aquariums out there. Half of this place is full of huge aquariums that bring the under sea world to life right in front of you...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love Love Love the Monterey Bay Aquarium! Hands down the best Aquarium around! I haven't been here for years and we decided to go and take our 13mth old with us. I'm still amazed to see all the ocean...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
JELLY FISH. JELLY FISH. JELLY FISH. under blue light. trippy.ooohhhh. and PENGUINS. but the best are the SEA OTTERS. so cute. loveable. furry. fun. better exhibit than the penguins.the aquarium:...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to bring the kids, horrible place to bring your aging father who can barely walk down the stairs and makes you think that all the screaming children running around may just knock him...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You can spend hours and hours here. It's better than disneyland! and it only costs $25. the food selection is pretty good too and not too overpriced. with all the kids running around it gets pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Totally worth the drive gas price of admission! Brought my out-of-town bro here and we all loved it. I am especially glad I got to see the Jellies exhibit before it closes in September - the...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to quite a few aquariums, but this place takes the cake. The jelly fish exhibits were my personal favorite, though I considered kidnapping a sea otter more than twice. Pricey? Sure. Gift...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the best aquariums I've ever been to and it's BIG. We spent a full 5 hours exploring the aquarium and enjoyed every second. If you're thinking about going...go now before they close...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Kudos the the curator and team who designed these exhibits! They done such a wonderful job at combining art, technology, science, and education. The Jellies: Living Art exhibit was a highlight as were...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here several times and it's one of the most stunning aquariums I've ever seen. (It had a lot of start-up funding if you know what I mean). It was a bit crowded for a Tuesday afternoon (4pm)...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best part of the Monterey Bay Aquarium, hands-down. Great service, REALLY QUIET, amazing views of seals and otters being the cutest things ever, REALLY QUIET, and very solid food.Really relaxing...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Are you in a relationship where you don't want to have kids but your partner does? TAKE THEM HERE. This place is seriously the best birth control on the market, nuff said.Nice lookin' fishes too.
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Though this wasn't my first time to the Aquarium, I have no recollection of coming here as a kid with my parents, so it might as well have been my first time. Also.. keep in mind that I love outings...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very very very very cool, the most entertaining aquarium I have ever been to, I couldn't really see all the feedings because it was very crowded even on a Tuesday. Penguins were my favorite becuase...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Otters!!!! All I need say, otters!!! I turn into a total kid when I'm here, I run around like I had ADD, and point and jump, it's great. Now I love the jellies, and the exhibit here is beautiful. The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you can visit the Aquarium at least twice a year, consider getting a membership -- we have a Family Membership, which works out well for our family of four. During our visit this month (June 08),...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
this might have been interesting if i was a six year-old. it's quite explicitly catered for kids. there are actually video games in the museum, and everything is caroonish. i would definitely get the...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite place in the aquarium is the Splash Zone, where the penguin exhibit is located. It's expensive to enter the aquarium itself, but it's absolutely worth a visit when in Monterey for the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I hadn't been to this aquarium in over 10 years and was amazed at how it has changed and pleased that some things remained the same. We had a great time watching the otters, penguins and fishies. I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
WAY too expensive for what you get to see. The otters were a total rip off, which was a shame because.... who doesn't like otters?Two good things about this place, though: the layout... there is...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everytime we would get a chance about once a year.i will add photos soon & update.
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Doesn't really need another review but...5 stars all the way. Awesome aquarium exhibits. Eli's favorites were the waves crashing overhead, the penguins and the BIG tank with the Tuna and the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Monterey Bay Aquarium is a totally awesome aquarium. Me and my girlfriend visit once a year and it never seems to bore us. From jellyfish to otters, sharks to sea horses, or penguins to sea...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE the Monterey Bay Aquarium. It is my favorite place to go in Monterey. I especially love the new Wild About Otters exhibit; the Asian otters are so adorable! : ) They remind me of cats with the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
fascinating place to spend the day. I would highly recommended checking out the jellyfish section, mesmerizing to say the least. I also like the new addition but couldn't get in to check it out...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesome!!!!!!!!The jellies in my profile picture were photographed on my camera phone here!!!!Also I the fish tank is freaking cool....Who can say no to two hammerhead sharks swimming...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I would give this a 4 bc it is a bit too Tiffany for my taste BUT the fish feeding is worth the trip. Seeing 100 lb fish shoot around like darts was really cool. Usually fish just saunter about in...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a pretty cool place. I went when I was a kid when it first opened. I'm kind of on the fence about exactly what makes aquaria better than zoos, and I don't generally like zoos, so I'll...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Superb aquarium that is exceptionally well tailored to the 10 and under crowd, but still has quiet alcoves and observation areas for those who want to avoid the aforementioned 10 and under crowd.Since...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ate lunch here with the family while visiting the Aquarium. I was so pleased to have a sit down restaurant as a choose while there... because eating the self-service fast food makes me a dull girl....
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has changed so much since the last time I was here (maybe 12 years ago). Absolutely loved it... I would have to agree with others that the Jelly Fish exhibit is amazing. I also loved the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
TICKETS: The tickets were purchased online but we picked them up from the Ticket Holder Entrance. We got there about few minutes after 3 pm and they close at 6 pm. We were thinking that we won't...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OTTERS! They're so cute.Props to the Monterey Bay Aquarium for really rounding out the visitor experience. Not only can you poke sea cucumbers and stroke bat rays, but now true otter enthusiasts can...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i've never seen such a huge shark in person before...and it was my first time seeing so many jellyfish..it was incredible just incredible..I really wish i had a fancy shmancy camera to talk neat...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There is a friggin bar in the friggin aquarium.I got to drink like a fish, and look at fish.The sharks, the squid, the sea otters, the jellies! Try to make it for one of the feedings in the kelp...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It worth the ticket, and worth us driving down there from san mateo.very educational, with a lot of fun! The sea otters are so lovely!!Only problem this is the parking issue... will return in...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely LOVE this place.Every child and child at heart must experience this aquatic wonderland full of amazing sea life, hands on exhibits, and much more. Definitely make a weekend out of it if...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Of all the things do up in Monterey, the trip to the Aquarium happens to be my highlight.The admission price is stiff for coming here. I guess the $25 is worth it to maintain this place. It was just a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Beautiful world-class aquarium. The sea-otters were adorable... until they stuck their heads all up in their butts cleaning themselves... LOL didn't know sea otters could make ya blush! The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, Monterey Bay Aquarium is incredible. The 1,000,000-gallon tank is incredible, and the jellyfish exhibit is mesmerizing.But what really makes the Monterey Bay Aquarium so incredibly cool is its...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic new second floor kids' section. This is only my second visit here and I really can't complain about the price as well as the friendly staff. I really enjoyed how friendly and knowledgeable...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you ever find yourself in the area or driving thru it, I must insist that you stop by this aquarium! It is soooo nice and beautiful and fun!!! Even though they don't have the bird thing the Long...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is an amazing place for both kids and adults. I can't wait to bring little ones here and have them go nuts over fish and sharks and the tide pool. I love it, how could they not. My favorite of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We bought our tickets for the Aquarium online in advance and were pleased to be able to bypass the ticket counter lines. We went on inside and spent nearly 3 hours there just looking at the interior...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
wow.i love this place.i love how you can pet the adorable bat rays.i love this place so much.the jellyfish always send me into silence for a good twenty minutes.i love the sharks. sharks are...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Five stars for CUTE TUMBLING SEA OTTERS who adorably smash their star-shaped ice against glass walls!Minus one star for not having enough CUTE TUMBLING SEA OTTERS!!
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, just wow! I've been back home for a week and this was one of the many highlights of our trip. This aquarium has truly stood the test of time and is a coastal gem! I haven't been here in years...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I was a kid, I used to get DRAGGED here every summer. At the time, nothing ever changed. It was the same ol fish every single visit.On my latest visit here, I was pleasantly surprised. The...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best aquarium on the west coast. We saw a baby otter in the outdoor bay exhibit. If the place wasn't so darn crowded, it'd be better. I love the fact they have a mola mola aka sunfish there that...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i love this aquarium! 4.5 stars for sure. they have some unique stuff like 100-foot tall kelp being kept alive by a wave machine, and a crazy huge 4-paned window housing a few million gallons of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Aquarium really deserves 4.5 stars. This place is super cool if you like marine life. They have huge exhibits showing sea otters, sharks, a grip load of fishes, and even has some exploration...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm in my 20s, and I recently spent a fabulous day at the 'quarium with my mom. We watched the sea otters for around 90 minutes, which wasn't even close to enough. Seriously, those little critters are...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to this aquarium for years, in fact, the first time I ever gone here was when I was in grade school. I just paid this place a visit in October of 2007 and I enjoyed it just as much as...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I paid a visit on 4/27/08, and I hadn't been since 03 or 04. I was surprised to see that they installed many new exhibits! I think the outer bay was my favorite, although I am sad to see that the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Aquarium I have been!
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Jelly Fish Section is my favorite part of the museum!!! They are so pretty to look at!! In addition, there are some crazy looking jelly fish, such as the ones with the blue dots on their tentacles...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love everything about the Monterey Bay Aquarium since my first visit back in 1986. I have been a fan of the jellyfishes, the sun fish, the manta ray pool, penguins and the sea otters. It's a must...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Gorgeous views of the Bay, and very educational! We came here on a weekend so it was NUTS... a bit chaotic-- and I think we may have missed a few things... but we enjoyed our visit. I haven't been...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
lovely place! the jellyfish are amazing, i'm planning to come during off-hours to lay on the floor and stare at them, as a previous reviewer suggested. great for photographs too.
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
ABSOLUTELY my FAVORITE aquarium in the world!I have been a couple of times, and each time it gets better. There are lots of people which makes it difficult to see all the exhibits (especially because...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We really enjoyed seeing the sea otters. They are SOOOOOOOOOO cute and adorable. They like to come up to the people standing at the windows and swimming around. The other part I really enjoyed was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is fabulous, I can stare at any aquarium for hours. Although I still can't decide whether it is humane to have 'em fish in there, sighs. This place is so nice tho, one time I attended a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't wait to have kids so I can take them here! I am a 27-year old woman and I get excited about visiting the Monterey Bay Aquarium still.The $25.00 admission is well worth it, and you know that it...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was an awesome place to visit. We spent a week in San Jose, CA during the summer of 2006 and this was one of the many places we went. I had a great time just sitting and watching the otters...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You're never too old to appreciate a trip to the aquarium. I recommend coming here once in your life. The jellyfish are definitely a site to see, that and the penguins. It's located in a nice area, so...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I definitely enjoy visiting the Monterey Bay Aquarium -- it's not only educational but it's also lots of fun! The exhibits are amazing -- the kelp forest display, sharks, sea otters, penguins, tuna,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I wish there were a 4.5 star option on this one. This place is truly one of a kind. 1. Beautiful location2. An incredible learning experienceAND1. Ever changing prices2. Screaming children3. I am not...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It has been over 10 years since I've been back to the MBA I have to say it was totally worth the $24.95 entrance fee. All of the volunteers and employees were very helpful and courteous and the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is nothing short of amazing. Every time I come here I'm in complete awe of the exhibits they have. There isn't much I can really say that hasn't already been said, but since some exhibits...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All hail the Sun Fish. God's little joke on the aquatic world. Dumb as a post and with all the poise and grace of a large rock the Sun Fish looks like someone cut off the tail of a regular fish and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There is NO PARKING ANYWHERE after 12pm. Everything is FULL!!!We decided to head out a later than usual to beat the rush of 'FIELD TRIP' kids who scream and cause a ruckus in the mornings. Which...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the Gems of the Monterey Peninsula, an area with a lot of gems just 2 hours south of San Francisco. I grew up through a lot of my formative years in the area. My Mom used to sew car...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
25 dollas?!?Inflation has found a home in the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Nonetheless, I usually come here about every 2-3 years and have always enjoyed my visits. The line to buy tickets is usually out...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
im 21 and i still love this place. if your not a fan of children, then it might be a problem. But besides that its amazing, educational, and very interesting.
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Don't come if you aren't a fan of children. I like kids and all, but the place was a zoo - overcrowded, loud, and crazy kids running all over the place. The aquarium itself was pretty cool - it's...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Took my 4 yr old nephew there and he loved it. It was spring break and crowded yet we were still able to see whatever we wanted to see (cept the giant octo, which wasn't hardly doing much to garner...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is by far the best Aquarium I've been to. But it does get crowded on weekends so be prepared for loud annoying kids and the mysterious odors that they produce. There were times we couldnt even...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It is always fun to come here. The aquarium is huge and takes awhile to get through the whole thing. There are all different types of fishies everywhere, sea otters, penguins, jelly fish, and so much...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love otters. I am thrilled to watch otters being fed. I adore seeing the joy on my nephew's face as he watches sharks cruising for their food. The ideal destination for these pleasures? The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is so completely a 5 star aquarium. I love the Seattle Aquarium, which has grown over the years from a feisty little place to a large one, but this is the Gold Standard. We arrived at 9:30 this...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you are a CA native (hell, even if you're from Siberia) MBA is a MUST! The Staff and people who volunteer/donate their time and money are so dedicated to making the aquarium a place where young...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For over 5 yrs I have gone to monterey for my birthday. We always go to Aquarium when we visit. They always have new excibits as wells as long term. They have a largejelly fish excibit expanding...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a few times and definitely love everything that this Aquarium has to offer. Since they opened a few new exhibits, the place has taken on a better look! It's fun coming here and staring...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
THIS IS THE COOLEST AQUARIUM I HAVE EVER BEEN TO! Granted, I have not been to many, but I cannot imagine any other even compare to Monterey's.I remember when the aquarium first opened in the mid 80's,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After visiting the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago and the the Atlanta Aquarium, Monterey still takes the prize with the ocean view setting, complete with otters and sea lion viewing from the outer decks in...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Learned more and faster than ever.I went here last weekend and had a great time. Walking and exploring every exhibit was fun as well as exciting. The aquarium is so user friendly and hands on, they...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
went here about 7 years ago and thought it was great. i nice little place to chill. i'd take a date here.
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Considering 292 people beat me to the punch I won't go into detail. All I have to say is that it's 40% less than what I expected to get in and as long as there aren't massive crowds this place is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome, Awesome, Awesome. Well done MBA - I almost was scared off by the admission prices - cost over $80 for a family of four including a child under 4! but we are soooo glad we did it. The feel,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ah yes, this would be my lovely neighborhood aquarium, and I know how to get in for free. Feel free to hate me.......or bribe me to share the secret ; )
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place made my childhood. I'd roll into Monterey in the back seat of my parent's minivan and then spend the rest of my day oggling the fish, otters, jellyfish, sharks, stingrays and other glorious...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OK. So I haven't been here for a really, really, long time. We did feel a little out of place since there were a million little kids running around the place (I'm sure I was one of them back in the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't think my review can completely cover the excellence of the MBA.I remember when this place first opened...it was a little smaller, a little cheaper, and so was I. =)I really could spend the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been very, very busy at work lately. So busy that I didn't even have time to stay the night in Monterey on my first ever visit to the seaside town. So busy that I do not have time to write a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just returned from a delightful lunch at the Portola Cafe. There were three of us present and after looking at the menu and seeing so many yummy goodies to choose from, we decided to order several...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First time at monterey bay aquarium. I discovered my love for sea otters and how they have the best life ever just floating around on their backs, eating and cleaning themselves off. The jellyfish...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yikes - what happened here. When I was 12 this place was exotic, clean and thrilling. Now it's vintage (not in a good way), smelly, full of kids, and i hate to say it- boring.After seeing the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Alas, I was able to visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium! I've been to Monterey a few times before but for some reason never made it to the aquarium. But I think I was just waiting for the right person...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Monterey Bay Aquarium is mesmerizing! Outer Bay Exhibit - Standing in a darkened room with big and small fish swimming all around gives you a sense of awe for all that exists in our vast ocean....
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to the aquarium more times than I can distinctly remember, and I still enjoy it. Recently, I had the pleasure of taking a daytrip down to Monterey to ogle at the various wildlife presented...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I took a last minute trip to Monterey this past weekend, so of course I had to visit the Aquarium.Don't be discouraged by the long line to buy tickets; it goes quick!!Everything looks so clean and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Will write a proper review later. For now just wanted to point out that:- the white shark was set free in the middle of January so its too late if you were hoping to get a glimpse.- new Splash Zone...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lay on the floor....not kiddingLay on the floor by the jellies, the sardines and the BIG Aquarium in the dark with the sunfish.You cant do this on a busy day obviously, but on chillin days this is the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i wanted to be a marine biologist when i was younger. alas, it was never meant to be. is it weird that now, im less interested in studying the creatures in these exhibts, but rather eating them? i...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It feels like it was just yesterday that I came here as a 4th grader. Next thing I know, I'm a chaperone for a group of 5th graders! However, not too much has changed for me since the time I was there...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love aquariums... I love anything to do with water or animals that live in the water... I was giddy like a little school girl when EJ said he was taking me to the Monterey Bay Aquarium... I'd have...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Too bad the great white shark was not able to survive captivity here... I tthink there are some things in nature that mankind is not able to contain, but that is another discussion for another day....
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i wasn't very smart and visited this place on a holiday. it was horribly packed and there was a long line out the door just to get in. being that i'm not very interested in aquariums as others are, i...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fun and relaxing aquarium...right next to Pebble Beach... Ocean.. and Shopping. The kids had a blast seeing all the exhibits and learning about all the sea creatures. The staff is exceptionally...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe that anyone would need to look at reviews to really decide to go here. It's a world-class aquarium folks! Go early or on a weekday if you can, that place gets PACKED.
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing place. Used to go here as a child when I lived in Northern California, but this was my first time back in about 15 years. Wonderful to discover it with my children all over again. We went...
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Overrated. Crowded. Not worth it.
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this aquarium. This past trip I was a bit dissapointed that my favorite exhibit (the touch pool of bat rays) had been cut in size by so much it no longer functioned. However, the exhibits on...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
loved the underground shows of sea life and the jellyfish shows. parking was so so a few years ago. it's probably very bad now.
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been coming here since a child and I will never stop. I love seeing all the sea life and learning about it. It is a great destination for families, romantic dates, or just for a day with...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Really?That's it?We're done in less than an hour?For $25?Hmmmmm.
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My family has a love for the ocean and we just can't get enough of MBA. "Aren't you tired of seeing the same exhibits over and over?" coworkers ask us. Our answer, "NEVER!" In the two years of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everything has been said about this place already. If you have never been here and your visiting the Monterey Area, this the best reason to even go to Monterey. (Unless you like wine tasting,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
id like to be under the sea in an octopus garden in the shade my aquarium favorites not in any particular order- touch tank sea cucumber-. the outer bay jelly exhibit and circling sardine- mola mola...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Monterey Bay Aquarium saved me from drowning. [Read: I have been drowning in work and in my very own self-absorbed life in the big city and I have been ready to be rescued for quite some time...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best aquarium I have ever been to in my life.
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I find marine life boring, but this place is awesome. I came here last spring. One of our group had the Entertainment Book and printed off Buy One, Get One Free coupons, so admission wasn't too...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great destination for families, friends, and romantic dates. The only reason I've not rated MBA five stars is because I have not visited other major aquariums, so I have nothing to compare it to. In...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this one was smaller than i had anticipated but that might be due to the fact that the penguin exhibit was closed. i guess i'll have to come back sometime after april to see the penguins!!but i did...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's still fun, but it's slid a bit.Fewer exhibits, and the tanks are just not as nice as they used to be.I've been coming here for decades and on my latest visit I was disappointed. Things should be...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Jellyfish, Sea Otters, and Sharks, OH MY! So much animal goodness in one spot and you don't have to worry about getting attacked by a tiger (too soon?). The otters are so adorable and they just play...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fresh Review Jan 23, 2008We went to the Aquarium on MLK Jr. Holiday weekend. We went there after 3:30 and were able to beat the crowds. There were swarms of people leaving as we entered.Loved the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I drove two hours to Monterey so that our almost 3 year old could experience the Aquarium. It was great as usual, especially the otter feeding and the jellyfish exhibits. One negative was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great underwater aquarium! Entry fee for an adult is about $25. I was most fascinated by their jellyfishies and their sea otters. You walk outside and you see the view of the entire bay... so...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to take the family on weekends. I've been here so many times; we scheduled our mommy dates here, lol. We had the opportunity to see the Great White Shark during the short time they had...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
World class! A must visit and worth a drive from San Francisco. You really do get a great vibe of what the Pacific is all about. FYI: They filmed parts of Star Trek IV here. Need to know information,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I fell in love with the Monterey Bay Aquarium way back in 1995 when I was going to school in Monterey. Over that time it has doubled in size, but has continued on its path of excellence that made me...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here once and absolutely loved it. Having also been to the Georgia Aquarium, I'd have to say that the Monterey Bay Aquarium's exhibits are better in general. Yes, the Georgia Aquarium's...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Being charter members of the aquarium, we believe strongly in supporting their research and development via our annual membership. We've been going to the aquarium since they opened in the mid-80s as...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love visiting this aquarium - this was my 2nd visit and I enjoyed it even more than the first. The layout can be a little confusing even if you have a map, but it's nice to just wander around....
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVED it here! My first time being in Monterey, at that. I went here with my family when I was 15 years old. I even skipped school, just so I can come with them! It was pretty busy with field trips...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Brand new rewrite, after visiting 4 to 5 times in the past 7 years.No visit to Monterey Peninsula is ever complete without making a stop at this brilliant non profit organization that really dedicates...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The aquarium is nice, especially since they have a (baby) great white shark on exhibit which is pretty cool. This is one of those things you can't miss when you visit a place for the first time, but...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very awesome but one good tip: AVOID CROWDED SEASONS!!! Like around Holidays and the summer time. All the kids come out and you know what the bratty kids like to do: squeal, pound glass, push and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe I've lived in the Bay Area my whole life and I went to the Monterey Bay Aquarium for the first time last February. My parents must have seriously wanted to deprive me of a wonderful...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is incredible. I could spend all day just watching the otters in the new otter exhibit. Or the amazing jellyfish. Or the feeding in the kelp forest. Or the huge expanse of the outer...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was pretty cool. The jelly fish exhibit was worth the trip. The problem is though that many people feel the same way. There are crowds of people waiting by the tanks. If you are patient you...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
- My friend got really hungry for sushi whilst looking at all the fish. - The jellyfish exhibit is the best one to take photographs of. It's a bit difficult to catch great digital pics of the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
makes me hungry for sushi.what?! it does! and thanks to the helpful guides, i know what and what not to order. i absolutely adore this place and actually bought a membership while i was at school...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Stop #1 on the moving roadtrip.This is a perfect place to walk around and revert to a more child-like day when you could stare endlessly at the happy-go-lucky otters, and the eerie and alien-like...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for a corporate event. Classy and entertaining and the perfect backdrop for some awesome, professional looking photos.
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe the best aquarium in the world, based on what I've read. It's certainly the most respected among aquarium professionals.Keep in mind that there are four big tanks - the Kelp Forest Exhibit, the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We haven't been here in a few years. We went this past week during a weekday. No crowds!! I think in the past we use to go during the summer and possibly on a weekend. It's so crowded that the kids...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Huge and fun! And WET! Love a fun day out, under the sea... Sure you have to stand in line to buy a ticket but then after that, you can spend hours exploring the otter show, watching waves (simulated...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is always cool whenever I come back every few years. I hope they NEVER get rid of the jellies, they are why I come back. The new river otter exhibit was cool, too, but I still think their...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tiger Woods got me kicked out of the Monterey Aquarium.I was reminded of that true story this weekend when my wife and I brought the kids down for our annual visit. The sea-life, staff and pretty much...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pro's: Jelly fish exhibit & great white shark exhibit .. amazing! Sea otters... cute. Staff... super friendly. Con's: Why did we just pay like almost $50 for two people?? Too crowded, stressful to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place was such a relief-- they had an entire exhibit on responsible seafood eating, and even give out wallet sized cards detailing what fish are ecologically safe to eat. The last two aquariums I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A place beyond your imagination, Monterey Bay Aquarium. They are known for being the best aquarium in the WORLD! The ocean is very dear to me, and this place just adds to my ocean obsession.Check...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is amazing. If you're visiting from out of town or you've never been here you have to go. The sea otters are adorable and the jellyfish exhibit is the best I've ever seen. I like touching...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. Bodies of water and sea creatures have always fascinated me, although they freak me out a bit too. My sister is a member, so we go to this aquarium often. I took a couple of my...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm obsessed with sea otters. I live and surf in Santa Cruz, so I see them all the time, and still...I just can't get enough of these critters....If I had come here alone, I would have spent all my...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The aquarium has taken a real downturn in recent years. On one hand, they now have an area that's just for kids, but then they charge way too much for families to actually come. They used to have a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
fairly good, but considering the location and all i would've expected a bigger scale and more marine life variety.
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I never get tired of the Outer Bay exhibit. I love the darkness of the exhibit and the beautiful, other worldly quality of jellyfish (they claim it's the largest permanent collection of jellyfish in...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best aquarium in the bay area......a must see if you are in Norcal. My favorites are the jelly fish exhibit and the ginormous 1 million gallons tank of the "Outer Bay". I could sit there for hours...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Because one part of the aquarium is closed until next March, there seemed to not have enough to look, though the jelly fish is definitely mesmerizing. I was also hoping to find whales and dolphins but...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have visited this place three times so far, and I fall in love with it every time. Its well worth the journey from San Mateo.The shark tank is my favorite, how many people in the world really get to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had to laugh at Bill J's review because the same thing happened to us the first time we visited Portola Cafe....Which is not to be confused with the self serve cafeteria next door and the servers...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A stellar aquarium in a quaint town.At the edge of Monterey near Pacific Grove, this gem showcases some beautiful creatures-big and small, colorful and dark, quiet and noisy. It's greatly expanded &...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty awesome place, words like mind-blowing comes to mind. If you haven't been there you will absolutely love these high class exhibits. Too bad a family of four would have to fork out $100 for a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love to go there every several years or so just to watch the jelly fish. Always find something new to enjoy. But my favorite is the jelly fish!
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this aquarium and had the privilege of seeing the juvenile white shark on display. It was well staffed and clean with very carefully presented exhibits. I especially appreciated the nod...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to many aquariums growing up and without doubt, Monterey is one of the best I've been to. Here are some important things to keep in mind when planning a visit:-When to go: Of course, it's...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This has got to be the world's premiere aquarium. Or at least California's.Or at least the best one I've ever been to! :)I think this is just an amazing place to see fish. My favorite are the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been here three times already in five years. On the third visit, I finally touched a stingray/bat ray. The sunfish was pretty interesting inside the Outer Bay. Ticket prices are getting pricier every...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Good times! The big giant billboards for the "Wild About Otters" exhibit plastered on buildings in SF and in the BART stations finally got to me. I'm pleased to report that there is no false...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Here's what you should know before my review:I'm not an aquarium fanatic (I even had to look at the title to figure out how to spell it just now). I like them as much as the next person, but marine...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Olivia loved this place ... kid friendly and new attractions since I last came. Seems like more types of animals to touch. And the jelly fish attraction was cool. Sea otters too.
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We had visiting the Monterey Bay Aquarium on numerous occasions. This time we decided to try the Portola Caf as we had never eaten there.This restaurant has spectacular views of Monterey Bay. One...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I loved it. I am an avid animal lover. So this is my type of place. Would go back anytime.
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing experience! It's a huge place, great for family, friends, and even a date. It definitely brings out the child-like feelings of wonder, and isn't that something we lack nowadays? The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this aquarium! Before today, I hadn't been here in almost 7 years. I can definitely say that I enjoyed it more as an adult. We went up today to see the Wild About Otters Exhibit. It was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the best and most well known aquariums in Northern California. I have been lucky enough to go here several times without paying a dime for admission. A friend of mine used to work...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been coming here more in my life than most people need to. When I was younger this place was exciting. When I was younger, now it's just way to crowded and it seems like you can finish the entire...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i took my husband here on a trip down the coast, and we had a great time. it is expensive ($25 an adult), but the jellyfish rooms are fabulous. the blue background and lit up orange jellyfish is a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great aquarium! The Kelp Forest, Outer Bay and jellyfish exhibits are my favorites. The only problem is it sucks in the summer with all the summer camp kids. If you go in the morning during...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
$25? Ok, we saw the baby Great White Shark that may have been worth it, the Otters were fantastic and the big tanks were really spectacular. Still, for regular admission, $25 is predatory. The first...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After walking around the aquarium for about an hour, the following conversation developed as we were standing in front of the outer bay exhibit:BF: Dang, adults are worse than kids.Me: Whatcha mean?An...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I hadn't been down here in years, but I went back and it was still as amazing as when I went as a kid. They have so many different things to see and the "petting zoo" is the best. You have to come...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome. I've never seen so many cool fish. And been so surprised to see fish we often eat so much swimming around so happily in a tank. Made me hungry.Otters (by the entrance) and jellyfish are...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can honestly say I was really really impressed.The last time I had been to the Aquarium I was probably 7 years old and I definitely don't remember it being so large, or as professional. While it did...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We took the kids yesterday for their 6th birthday and of course they loved it. It's our third time in as many years. And while the hands on experiences are terrific for them, I was less than enthused...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Otters make me happy. That is an indelible and enduring truth about me, and one of the main reasons why otters are in my top five favorite animals.I wasn't going to review the Aquarium to rival all...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My friend Hubert took me here...that's when I knew he was cool. The otter's reminded me of my dog Pepper, REALLY! I think she is a mutant otter-jack russell mix. But I digress. There are also some...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't been there recently (maybe six months ago), but I would say if you are in the area or live anywhere within 100 miles it's worth the trip to see this aquarium. Price is about on a par with...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
California's Best Aquarium.5 Stars.California's (and possibly the world's) most obnoxious children's attraction.- 500,000 stars.I'm completely with Sassy S. on this one. This place is a nightmare....
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came here a while ago, but recently came to Monterey so had to review it anyway. Came here with my nephews and it was my first time here. The place is amazing. Great exhibits and good size, too.My...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As far as aquariums go, this is the best one I've ever been to. Yes, there are tons of families - go early on a weekday and there won't be the crowds - more of the senior citizen contingent, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They should rename it the Monterey Bay jellyfish show and store.The kelp is cool and all the schools of little fish swimming in formation. Who can say no to an otter?Something is missing, I can't put...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm torn between rating the Aquarium high or low.. you see, I had something close to a mental breakdown here, because it's so freaking CROWDED.Actually, I'm not kidding. It was really really crowded,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Otters, otters, otters, otters, OTTERS.
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I mean how can you write a bad review on an aquarium that was built to educate and show the world what lives under the sea? I mean maybe if they had a mermaid swimming in a tank I'd be a little more...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing place.I have come here often and have enjoyed each experience.I remember as a child I was like "ooooh" and "wow'.Very favorite place of mine in Monterey.I don't have children,but if you do you...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place really dashed my idealistic hopes... its performance overall screams "I need some razzle dazzle." I can't believe I wasted an April Spring Break day here... it's not very entertaining......
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lets play my favorite game. It's called two truths and a lie. I'll go first.1.) I stole an otter from the aquarium, named it Earl, made a home for it in my kitchen sink, and feed it canned sardines,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome! I love everything about this place. I remember going here when I was in elementary school and recently went back and it was great as ever! Where else can you see what they showcase here??!!...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After weeks of being tormented by the poster of the otter with his tongue sticking out at BART, I relented and decided to find out if I am truly Wild About Otters. Short answer: Yes. Yes, I am.Otters...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place! Really enjoyed the jelly fishes. Beautiful and amazing. And the sea otters are as cute as ever.Here's a tip... when it's crowded, stay until the place closes. Clears up nicely...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i've been here many times over the course of the last few years and i still have the same sense excitement every single time i go. the lil kid in my just starts jumping up and down in joy and goes...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you live or are visiting the Silicon Valley area, this is a great day trip.Quick Note: admission is not cheap: $25/adult $16/child(3-12)Travel:There are two options from the San Jose area:...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It doesn't matter how old you are, the Monterey Bay Aquarium is an amazing place to spend your day. It is an exciting facility in one of my favorite areas to visit. My parents took me here on our...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
DO NOT GO ON THE WEEKEND. If possible avoid the Aquarium on the weekend at all costs. The place was a zoo: the line to buy tickets was over 200 feet long and there were unruly kids everywhere.I'd...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good times for everyone...tons of crazy jellyfish...the slick otters with their little hands...sharks, giant sunfish, and even "real" sea-horses. I also liked how the exhibits are interactive, so you...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like the giant aquariums and the interactive kiddie room where you can push buttons and these loud elephant seal and whale sounds come out.The 2-year-old dug it, pointing at everything and squealing...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Monterey Bay Aquarium is a must see for those with small children. The kid's section will have your little ones entertained for hours. We bought a membership in Oct 06 and have used it the most...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Vague, sort of disclaimer, I'm a member and intend to renew.Best aquarium I've ever visited - and watching the PBS "Nature" special on the place reinforces the concept that the folks who run the place...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you know ANYONE, regardless of age, who is curious about marine life, bring them here! my 1st visit was on a crazy,crowded Saturday, along with two friends and their 3 children, ages 7,5, and 2....
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. My favorites are of course, the otters. And the new river otter exhibit is terrific. The river otters are smaller than the sea otters, and just as adorable. The jellyfish...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Am I the only person on the planet who thinks that a school of 6,000 sardines rushing full speed ahead in an endless overhead roundabout is not just mildly entertaining, but actually funny? I thought...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not bad. I had really high expectations so I was a little disappointed.As a kid, I imagine this place must look HUMUNGOUS! The place is still pretty big because.... apparently I missed the entire...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Probably my favorite aquarium yet.. the exhibits are great but the little events - lectures, talks, presentations throughout the day are EXCELLENT!! Even as an adult I feel I took away some cool...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After traveling with my family to CA, I'll have to admit, I was not very enthusiastic about leaving the beautiful sunshine and cool weather outside to go walk around in darkish buildings with a bunch...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, this is an amazing place! With all of the reviews, I don't really need to add much but I had such a wonderful time here I feel compelled to add a few things! First, they play this calypso type...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I hate to post a lower than average rating, but after the second visit in 3 years, both me & my wife agreed that we will definitely return to Monterey, but NOT the aquarium.Every aquarium needs at...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
30 kinds of jellyfish but no dolphins.Anyhoo, come here if you are a fan of:1. Otters2. Jellyfish3. Huge tuna that will scare the bejesus out of you
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
first, this place should be called the monterey bay zoo, not the monterey bay aquarium. madness! avoid the weekends if you can, otherwise make sure you have your "happy place."that said, i had a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OOOOOOOOH AQUARIUUUUUUUUUUMthis place holds a very special place in my heart because i came here every summer as a child. i hadn't been for years and when i went back for the first time an adult (ew...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's definitely a good aquarium and you should see it at least once - or whenever your out-of-town friends and family come by. But it is expensive (I think it is roughly $25/head now) and it is...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friend brought me here last summer and I was little skeptical because the last time I went to the aquarium was probably on field trip in elementary school. Much to my surprise, it was pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I hate you so much, Monterey Bay Aquarium. $55 bought me the opportunity to watch thousands of screaming children yelling "look at this one!" over and over. There were some cute otters sleeping in a...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All I have to say is that my next boyfriend better take me here for a sleepover with the JELLYFISHES! I hear that you have to be a member or know a member (only $50 if you're a student). And you get...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars - I think my expectation was too high because of all the hype. Don't get me wrong, it's a nice place and it's worth a visit but probably not quite worth the drive and getting in a long line...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best aquariums in the world and one of my absolute favorite places to go. Love it! Wish I could live in the aquarium!
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe I'm just rusty with aquariums, but I found this one underwhelming. I was pretty excited to go. I think I knew about the aquarium before I knew where Monterey was. I grew up in Boston which is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Once every 5 years or so...At about $20/pop.. this is well worth the money... but really only about half a day of looking around, enjoying the exhibits... I've never been anywhere like this...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great displays. We enjoyed the giant sunfish and the river otters. Good luck seeing the feeding of the ocean otters. The river otters were just as interesting, but without the crowds. Jellyfish were...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am pretty easily entertained. A goldfish in a bowl will do it for me. An entire space dedicated to fish of all kinds, sharks, penguins, massive tuna and dorado (yum! haha), otters, marine birds,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A world class institution, this place is worth the long drive to go see it from San Francisco, we drove it in a day. It really is worth its admission price and the drive down to it (via Pacific Hwy 1)...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a delighful place to visit, for the most part that is. For the most part the displays are great. They integrate the natural sea water that they are adjacent to to keep a healthy environment...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! Not only are there childhood memories here, there are adult ones as well. I've always wanted to be the diver that goes down into the kelp reef tank to feed all the fish! But...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Monterey Bay Aquarium is a cool place that I first went to as a kid and i like the fact that they are right off the Pacific Coastline and they can give everyone the animals that exist in the Pacific...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a wonderful place to spend a day for kids of all ages. I am one of the first to run over to the jelly exhibit ooh-ing and ah-ing over every ripple of tentacle. Breathtaking...This is such a...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hundreds of tiny, sticky chubby fingers, pulling on levers.Banging on life-size displays of fish.Their ruddy, crumb caked faces pressed up against huge tanks.As a massive giant Bluefin Tuna,...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I kind of found myself being bored during my visit yesterday. I remember liking it a few years ago? What happened!The new otter exhibit is fun.I AM WILD ABOUT OTTERS! Two different kinds of otters...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm totally nuts about fish! I bought my own tank about a month ago and decided to go to the MBA for some inspiration. The fish and exhibits were awesome. They didn't have as many octopus' as i would...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i love the view on the observatory deck overlooking the tide pool... its gorgeous at sunset... its just another reminder that we are not the only creatures in this world, and that there is so much...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Overall a wonderful place for kids. The place is huge so plan on spending some time here to fully see everything. Lots of hands on areas and kids play area. My girls especially loved the water play...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The 8-year old in me wants to give this place 5 stars, but the much bigger 21-year old me knows enough about money to realize how much a $23 ticket is, so I can't give this more than 4 stars. Some of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Always fun. Always fish and other sea creatures to see. Great place to take kids out of the house and have them explore new things.
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Five stars for the Massive industrial canning sheds converted into a world class aquarium. Has the most realistic exhibits- sets the standard by which I measure all other aquaria. Focuses on local...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I was here I was still in grade school, and I would have given it 5 stars. Fast forward 20 years and I have to give it three stars. Why? It went from being larger than life to a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I totally love this place. The outstanding memory that I have of it is walking through the shark tunnel and touching the sting rays. If you love marine life, you have to come here. No question...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This a must see if your ever visiting our touring in Monterey. I usually hate visiting places that exhibit animals for show but the Aquarium is different. They take pride in their facilities and how...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you never been to the Aquarium, you are definitely missing something truly amazing. I have been a member in the past but since I live in Sunnyvale, I don't often get down to Monterey to make it...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We are now members of this aquarium. It was actually cheaper for our family of 8 to buy an annual membership than to buy tickets for just a one time visit. In addition, a portion of the fees were...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is, hands down, the absolute favorite Bay Area destination of our family. We've been members for 8 years now and it's the best (tax deductible!!) money we spend every year.Our recent visit...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE the Monterey Bay Aquarium and I miss going here every year although I DON'T miss the tool I used to go with, aka the gay ex-husband. That aside, I still loved watching the tuna in the tank and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely enjoyed my Sunday afternoon visit to this aquarium with my family. I enjoy aquariums and the magnificent sea life you get to see, but I was very disappointed with my previous visit to the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I have been going to the aquarium for five years now. We just recently became members, since we have a 14 month old. I am in love with this place. Our last visit was May 1. We went to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place was great. On my favorite aquariums of all time list they place # 2. Love the lay out, the kid friendly stations, the jelly fish, the big fish, the sea otters, the tide pool, the hanging...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What makes a visit to the aquarium necessary?To explore the sea, to lose your imagination with it, and to get away from all the stress that work or school may cause.I don't know about you, but I can...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Don't get me wrong, I love kids. What I hate are the parents that push their kids around in strollers or carry them around, completely oblivious to the fact that there are other people (i.e. me and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's been about ten years since I've been back to the MBA.. So from memory, I was not too excited to go back. Wasn't too much of an aquarium enthusiast, I guess. The only exhibit I really looked...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yo - this place didn't smell fishy enough ! It smelled like a thousand snot-nosed kids running around.This is the perfect place to go to see how badly parents are raising their kids---the place was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place and everything about it. (Well, except for the cafe) Having a place like this so close to home and being able to instill a love of the ocean and it's denizens to your children is a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I used to scuba dive in Monterey when my body could actually do beach diving and stand the cold. I absolutely love this place. My hat's off to Lucille Packard and what she did to create a venue where...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's quite possible that I could have spent the entire time watching the otters. Whenever I feel like I'm about to start stressing, I just picture myself floating on my back like an otter. Perhaps...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I grew up going to this place almost once a year for field trips in school! I love the sea otters best though....they are like the Golden Retrievers of the ocean! The jellyfish exhibit is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place was alright. For some reason I remember having so much more fun at Sea World as a kid. Don't get me wrong... the layout of the aquarium is nicely done and there are plenty of sea animals on...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe I have been spoiled with getting to visit great aquariums and zoos, but this one isn't my favorite. It was dark, crowded, and hard to maneuver. I would have been happy to come early on the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The aquarium would have received 5 stars if it weren't for the hoardes and hoardes of screaming of rug-rats clogging up the place. Okay, okay, so we did go Easter Saturday afternoon, so we what did we...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Christ, what a zoo! The fish have it lucky. I'm sure there's some significant difference between this place and the Aquarium of the Pacific (http://www.yelp.com/biz/4TOmdzSJ9R8qgm0l_VDTXA) that the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place sucks! It is cool the first time, but that's it.
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, Wow! I love it! i made a special trip to see this aquarium. its really great. its very pretty, too.wow, i love the jellies, they are so fascinating. i liked the otters and the kelp forest...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Coming from a little island in the pacific, I love anything that has to do with sea life and the beach. I enjoyed every minute, even though we had to fight the masses of hyperactive kids and their...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fishies..... pretty fishies.... Oh so pretty, pretty, pretty... I loved going here for two reasons: 1) The Kelp Forest exhibit is so peaceful and amazing. Even though we were there on a weekend that...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A definite fun place to explore. It may be boring for some people but for those nerds and curious ppl out there this is the place for them. I went here several times for a bio project and just family...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Monterey Bay Aquarium is just awesome. So many species to see, large tanks, and perfect location. It can be a little pricey, but prepare to spend the whole day here! Get there early (before noon),...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wait until your kids are over 4 to come here. Otherwise it might not be worth the price of admission...The amount of time my son was willing to spend didn't make up for the price tag.I still think...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I used to love going here when I was younger, and i have to admit that it's every bit as exciting now as it was when I was a kid. The exhibits here are cool, and the variety of sea life that they had...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite places to be in the entire world! Absolutely AMAZING. Please take advantage of their knowledgeable volunteers (esp the ones that have been there for a while). Ask questions... You...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is the best aquarium in the world! I have been here so many times and I always leave with a sense of wonder and admiration for the sea. I love how this place focuses mostly on ecosystems of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is far and away my favorite underwater zoo. I love this place. It's really expensive but worth it (especially if you make a whole day out of it) and your money is going to a good place with a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Can't go wrong learning something.$24 entrance fee. Try to score some coupons or AAA discounts.
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just went here last weekend for the first time in years.. this place has really been upgraded - definitely worth a visit, especially if you have kids, and even if you don't. I'ts not a bad weekend...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
GO. NOW.THIS is the AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC! not that junk place in long beach. the admission is pricey but once you take a peep inside, you'll know why (and be happy to support such a worthy...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
worth a membership and visit first AM - otherwise it is pretty crowded.
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't even fault them for the high ticket price because it's so worth it. The aquarium was first built for the tourists but it was really all about the locals falling in love with it. Memberships...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All I wanted to be when I was a kid was a marine biologist. You probably wanted to be a rockstar, or a doctor, teacher, something normal (or not...This is Yelp, who am I kidding?). When the aquarium...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm pouncing on the can o'worms Kelly E. just opened. I love the Monterey Bay Aquariaum with frightening fervor.Otters? OMG yes. I want an otter. A few really, so they don't get lonely. I only...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I "heart" the aquarium. It's one of my fav places in Cali. Jeff and I spent 3.5 hours there and I could have spent another year! Looking forward to the new otter exhibit.
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is more fun than sea world! I told my bf, we have to go there once we get to Cali.
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite place in the world,...so far. I love it here. The sea life is amazing. Actually the Sunfish (Mola mola) was there on Friday. If you like fish and Aquariums look up tetrodotoxin. My...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Let me start off by admitting, I was born a po' white child. ;) What this means is, I've never been to an aquarium before (yes, and am 29 freakin' years old!!) so I have nothing to compare this to....
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You have to go and see the jell-fish. It is simply mesmerizing. I take everyone who comes in from out of town.
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Moon Jellies prompted me to ask for a season pass to the aquarium for Christmas. Today I used my passes for the first time. I laid on the floor and just watched the jellies ebb and flow around me....
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
how can you NOT like this place?You can't really miss the aquarium even if you're in Monterey for only a short time. Kids will love it, and I acted like a big kid for the entire day there.me: look its...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Four. You heard me: Four.That's because I could Swear there were more jellyfish last time. Also, while I was looking at the jellies, a young man of approximately FOUR years of age PUSHED ME aside to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Secret agent and I took our respective teenage sons to the aquarium over the holiday break. Teenage boys. I expected sulking, pointed disinterest, being-with-my-parent-is-SO-uncool attitude. Wow....
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sweet jellyfish exhibit and the shark/tuna feeding is quite a sight. Plan to arrive early when it first opens so you can at least make your way to the touching pools. Otherwise, its daycare city as...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I took my 5 year old cousin here today. It was a beautiful cloud free day. The sun was out and there was a brisk chill in the air. I totally recommend coming during December. Today we got prime...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love it! I've always loved aquariums and I've been coming to this one since I was little. I recently went and visited the pengiun exhibit. Oh - they must be one of my favorite animals. If you go early...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite places. The line outside was super long because of the Great White Shark a couple of weekends ago so we bought a membership to skip ahead. (You can also buy tickets...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You can't go wrong with this place.We were lucky enough to go when that Great White was there. What an experience all by itself. Also, outside of the really cool jellyfish exhibit was a display of...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Grew up at the aquarium and I haven't been in over 5 years. I have dishonored. This place doubles as a hot spot to throw sic parties.
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Monterey aquarium is simply amazing. We came here in the Spring and spent several hours looking at the shark and the jellyfish exhibits. The jellyfish exhibit blew my mind... It's like nature...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The steep admission price is worth the jellyfish orgy exhibit. Its kinda cool watching these brainless creatures frolick around while getting tangled in their tentacles against a soothing blue...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pricey entry fee but there is quite a bit to see inside. I came on a weekday but there's still a crowd in the aquarium.My favorite exhibit is the jellies! They are so delicate and colorful...it's...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a fabulous day to spend with the kids and a great place to discover new things. I think that as we get older we forget that the simple things in life are the most beautiful things. There's...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't care if I'm review #72. I finally touched a sting ray after visiting this place at least half a dozen times. Hours of amusement watching the retard ones try to swim up the walls, then...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone knows it's great... just a few insights. We arrived a hour before closing on a weekday, which worked extremely well to our advantage. There were no lines to get in. The aquarium wasn't...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Without doubt this place is the inspiration for my youngest's desire to be involved in marine biology. We have been members since it was built, yeah I'm old! We have been dragging the kids there...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Edit: Went here again 4th of July weekend. Go see the new Sea Otter Exhibit. My favorite exhibit is the Jelly Fish. Love this place. I was first introduced to this place when I was in grade school....
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was just watching Nature on PBS today, and they were doing a special on Monterey Bay Aquarium (MBA). I have to say, it brought back so many memories and makes me want to back. Coming from a poor,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
On any trip to Monterey, this should be on your agenda. I went specifically to see the young Great White Shark they currently have on exhibit in the Outer Bay Exhibit, but was quickly reminded to how...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Been there once or twice, I think. Sorry the memory is vague. It's a pretty amazing resource though. They've got so much stuff if I wanted to be thorough I'd need to make two day pininc out of it....
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One word -- jellyfish.Great display. Learn to love the jellyfish now since the oceans will have very little besides them if people keep eating sushi like there's limitless tuna in the ocean.Probably...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Whats great about the Monterey Bay Aquarium is that they're VERY active in their community, always sponsoring local events and educational drives. Halloween every year is a favorite for kids.
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
mmm, lots and lots of fish. that's aquariums for ya. one thing i would add, that i haven't seen mentioned here, is that the little exhibit on cannery row itself inside the aquarium, detailing the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What else can I say about this place...it's truly breathtaking. Be sure to appreciate all the jellies, not just the famous sea nettles. The giant octopus was cool, too, but he was hiding most of the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Reality checklist:1. Most people get so wrapped up by what's / what's not inside, they overlook the simple fact that this aquarium is located in one of the most beautiful places on earth, with one of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very nice aquarium. Well designed. Worth a visit. I've been there many times. Yeah... the jelly fish display is trance-like.
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I hadn't been to the aquarium in years and I completely forgotten how f-ing COOL it is. I love this place. It's actually a lot smaller than I remember, but then, I'm a lot bigger than I was some 15...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
haven't been since i was 8, and (i think) i enjoyed myself.lately though, i've been contemplating showing up here with a bib and a harpoon. wonder how that'd go...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a cool place. Highlights for me: The jellyfish displays, the small fish swimming in a giant circle above your head (sardines?), the penguins and sea otters, and that huge tank with sharks and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to aquariums all over the world (literally!), and this one is still the best I've ever been to, and keeps getting better. We put our money where our mouth is, and have been members (with...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Well worth it. Try to go early and bring a lunch in your backpack or purse. There are picnic areas inside but you can't eat in the aquarium proper. Buy your tickets online to avoid waiting in the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
1. buy your tickets online and save the ridiculously long line2. go during the school year and avoid the family trips3. remember that the aquarium is in the heart of the tourist districtwith these...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A true legend and deservingly so. Fantastic exhibits. Lot's of hands on for both adults and kids. One of the finest educational institutions in the nation. See what's new on their website:...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Guys, if you want to get lucky, do not, I repeat, DO NOT, bring your girl to the Monterey Bay Aquarium during a long weekend. The sight of all them crazy kids, high off salt-water taffy, swarming...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I will start by saying I am an avid lover of all things marine and enjoy going to aquariums. Everything there was very nice, it just didn't impress me enough to warrant the 2-hrs plus drive (which was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
this place is nice, there were a lot of kids the day i went... not very disciplined children as they were running around like maniacs and plastering their sticky hands and faces to the glass of the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I do believe that this place speaks for itself. They have gone through great lengths to provide an educational facility that is both entertaining and more than informative. Their continued effort to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just went here for the first time last weekend and I love how it made me feel like I was 8 years old. My boyfriend and I were right up in there with the kiddies, reaching with all our might to pet...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Try holding your crushes hand in front of the outer bay tank. Not usually one to be a cheese-ball---this still got my heart all aflutter. This place is truly special. Take a day off some time and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
By far the best aquarium in northern california. Unfortunately I missed the juvenile great white shark in captivity....But I love how interesting the marine life here is AND how it is informative and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It has been quite some time since the last time I have gone but this is truly a fun place to visit if you have some extra time!!! For those who think the aquarium closes at 5pm....it actually closes...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is an incredible aquarium. You can spend almost an entire day here. I love the jelly exhibit.
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My first time ever to the Aquarium! I had so much fun learning and looking at all the creatures! My one year old loved watching the deep sea exhibit as well as the sharks and jellyfish. You could...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I touched a bat ray!!! They're soft and pretty.I also touched a sea cucumber. They're squishy and neat.I haven't been here in years... it was great.I loved the jellyfish exhibit, especially the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The animals aren't the ones in the tanks...Someone mentioned "no children days," and I totally agree. This place was so crowded with little people running back and forth, forever unmoved from the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. I love marine life. Of course, everyone's favorite is the jellyfish exhibit, where people stand around for hours taking the perfect shot of sea nettles on their digital, but I'd...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Expensive and probably smaller than one would expect. Eat much before going inside, food prices' are high inside. Now, they have the biggest deep sea tank (i think) in America, showing off the big...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here hung over and probably partially drunk the day after a wedding in Carmel. Maybe not the smartest idea considering it was a sunday afternoon on 4th of July weekend but that being...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
They have a huge tank of tuna just schooling around...HUGE tuna. My husban and I just sat there and drooled at the potential maguro that was to be had. Overall, amazing and surprisingly educational....
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very cool! However, it is not as interactive and San Diego's Seaworld. They do have a lot of jellyfish and other more exotic species. Many years ago, I saw the Sunfish and was told that it is very...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Five stars for the sea otters.
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pure Bliss. D'ya think dying here increases your chances of being reincarnated as an otter?If so, I'm jumping into the outer bay exhibit with rocks in my pocket.
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. It's a great place for the kids, but parents will truly enjoy themselves too! My hubby loved seeing the sharks. I enjoyed watching the video about the cruelty to sharks. You can...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I want to live here! I read on their website that they have sleepovers once every couple of months, where you can bring your sleeping bag and sleep under the Jellyfish, or the tuna fish, or whatever...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Even with the horrible, panic inducing crowds on weekends the Monterey Bay Aquarium is worth a visit. Some of the exhibits I could do without (I agree that the penguins look sad and the new shark...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best aquarium I've been to, inside or outside of the U.S.My favorite is the jellyfish tank, and I also appreciate all the hands-on stuff they have around here.The best time I ever had here, though,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A great experience. I loved it so much I became a member...and never went back. Give me a break, I live in Boston!
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty neat aquarium. Then again, this is the only aquarium I've ever been too. The sandollars and starfish were my favorites, Yeah, I'm weird. The penguins did not look happy at all. That was kind of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This dog likes any place with sea otter shows, large glass walls filled with sharks on the other side, shiny and gelatinous jellyfish exhibits, and petting tanks. This dog only wishes that the ticket...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was lucky enough to go to an evening event hosted here, and had an amazing time. Sadly, not all of the exhibits were open, but the jellyfish had me in raptures, and the huge plexiglas wall (it must...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My kids LOVED this place. I ended up buying a season pass for $100 for two adults and two kids. We can go anytime for a whole YEAR. And, we get to enter through the special VIP entrance. No more...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The MBA is one of the highlights of Monterey. But, be well aware that it can get pretty annoying at peak times when it gets super crowded. Definitely buy tickets in advance if you can and try to plan...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The beautifully designed and well-maintained galleries and exhibits will introduce you to the animals of Monterey Bay. Adults and children of all ages will find something of interest. My younger...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Worth the money and the time! I can't add any more than that.OK maybe a picture or two!
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Deffinately a great aquarium. It is a little pricey, (22$) but there is so much to see it's worth it. It's deffinately a great place to bring kids, they had so many interactive things and places for...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tickets are $22, and you are best advised to buy them in advance, unless you want to wait in line with all the other clueless plebes! And anyways, who doesn't like walking right past a line and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the coolest aquarium ever! Its huge and has lots of neat sealife. Much of it hands-on and interactive, and all of it educational, the aquarium is divided into several exhibit areas based on...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went to the Monterey Bay Aquarium when it was kids-for-free day. I'm not sure I've ever seen a place so packed. Yet every one of them was totally enraptured by the sea life that makes up the place....
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Really great aquarium! A bit too crowded, but I still love it! It's pretty big, and they have a really fun section where you can touch all the weird ocean animals.Favorites: jellies [OF COURSE!] and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This has got to be one of the best aquariums in the world. It's worth the exorbitant cost just to watch the tuna swimming in the pelagic tank, to watch the jellyfish drift in their bubbles, to see...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The jellyfish are my favourites. There's also this exhibit in which you can crawl into a cave and stick your head up toward this dome-shaped window. From the outside it will look like you're hanging...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Loved this place. Generally I get bored very easily, but I truly found it to be amazing and interesting.
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oooooooo..... I'm agonizing over how to rate this place. 4 stars or 5 stars? Well, I think that 4 1/2 stars is fair. Ok, so here's my reasoning: this aquarium is incredible, plain and simple. The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a great experience, I only wish I could've gone to see the first Great White Shark ever held in captivity which they had down the the Aquarium for awhile. Creatures of the deep is my favorite...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Gotta see it when I'm in the area.It's quite relaxing to view the marine life.Graceful and delicate - the sea creatures swim in suchpeacefullness. My favorite? Jellyfish by far.
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite aquarium on the West Coast and one of the best in the country. Put the top down or jump on your motor bike and take a scenic ride to Monterey and enjoy this jewel. This is such a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think the world would be a better place if we swapped cats for otters. Everyone who has a cat would turn it in, and in return they would get an otter and a small, rocky tidal pool to house it....
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe I am the first one to rate this place. It's amazing! You will learn a lot. The jellies are mezmerizing.
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2005
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