The exhibits take you into the hidden world of Monterey Bay, a spectacular ocean realm at the heart of the nation’s largest marine sanctuary. Recreating the habitat of the Monterey Bay, from shallow tide pools to the open ocean and deep sea.

The main feature is the Outer Bay Waters exhibit, the one-million-gallon tank containing tuna, sharks, ocean sunfish and sea turtles. At last count, they were home to almost 300,000 individual plants and animals. They exhibit approximately 550 species.

Purchase your tickets at our Inn and receive 2 day pass for the price of a 1-day pass!

Ticket costs: Adults $32.95; Senior (65+) & Student 12-18 with Student ID $29.95; Child (3 to 12) $19.95; Kids under 3 are Free. Note: For some people, a couple of hours at the Aquarium are enough but for others, even 2 whole days isn’t enough time. For the best experience, go on a guided tour with a docent or pick up a guide book at the facility to help lead you through the exhibits.

Hours of Operation: Open everyday except Christmas Day (12/25 closed)

Winter: 10am – 5pm

Summer: 9:30am – 6pm

The Monterey Peninsula Inns offers Monterey Bay Aquarium tickets year- round or ask about our seasonal Monterey Bay Aquarium packages, which include lodging.  The Monterey Peninsula Inns offers its Monterey Bay Aquarium member benefits directly to our hotel guests.  The Monterey Bay Aquarium tickets we offer will guarantee you entrance into the Monterey Bay Aquarium through the member’s entrance so the long wait in the regular line is a thing of the past!  In addition, guests of the Monterey Peninsula Inns will receive a 2-day pass to the Monterey Bay Aquarium rather than a 1-day regular pass.  This way you can make sure that you are able to see all that the Monterey Bay Aquarium and its renound exhibits has to offer.  For additional information about the Monterey Bay Aquarium, please contact the Monterey Peninsula Inns at #800-575-1805 or visit our website at www.montereyinns.com.