Monterey Bay Aquarium Photos

By , Writer
Monterey Bay Aquarium
  • DESCRIPTION

    Kelp Forest
  • SOURCE

    Monterey Bay Aquarium Monterey Bay Aquarium licensed approved Kelp Forest
  • PERMISSION

    Monterey Bay Aquarium licensed approved

Monterey Bay Aquarium photos give you a sneak peek of what you can expect from the popular San Francisco area tourist attraction. The hands-on educational facility is home to more than 200 award-winning galleries and exhibits, including a three-story Kelp Forest.

Hands-On Learning

  • SOURCE

    Monterey Bay Aquarium Image license approval Monterey Bay Aquarium
  • PERMISSION

    Image license approval Monterey Bay Aquarium

Educating children about life under the sea is one of the goals of the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Kids especially love to learn about unique ocean organisms at the aquarium's touch pools.

Spectacular Seahorses

Seahorse exhibit
  • DESCRIPTION

    Seahorse exhibit
  • SOURCE

    Monterey Bay Aquarium Licensed by Monterey Bay Aquarium Seahorse exhibit
  • PERMISSION

    Licensed by Monterey Bay Aquarium

The aquarium's seahorse exhibit is fun and educational for kids of all ages. It features unprecedented views of seahorses in their natural habitat.

Playful Penguins

Kids looking at penguins.
  • DESCRIPTION

    Kids looking at penguins.
  • SOURCE

    Monterey Bay Aquarium Licensed by Monterey Bay Aquarium Kids looking at penguins.
  • PERMISSION

    Licensed by Monterey Bay Aquarium

Playful penguins are another popular aquarium attraction. The exhibit allows guests to watch the penguins swim, eat and interact with aquarium staff.

Wave Crash

Wave crash tunnel
  • DESCRIPTION

    Wave crash tunnel
  • SOURCE

    Monterey Bay Aquarium Licensed by Monterey Bay Aquarium Wave crash tunnel
  • PERMISSION

    Licensed by Monterey Bay Aquarium

The walk-through tunnel in the wave crash exhibit is one of the most popular family photo spots at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. The exhibit pumps about 600 gallons of water and "crashes" every 30 seconds.

Explore the Outer Bay

Outer Bay tank
  • DESCRIPTION

    Outer Bay tank
  • SOURCE

    Monterey Bay Aquarium Licensed by Monterey Bay Aquarium Outer Bay tank
  • PERMISSION

    Licensed by Monterey Bay Aquarium

The aquarium's million-gallon Outer Bay exhibit draws huge crowds every day. The tank is home to a variety of fish, as well as decorator crabs, sea cucumbers, urchins, abalones, hermit crabs, snails and mussels.

Outdoor Deck

Outdoor deck
  • DESCRIPTION

    Outdoor deck
  • SOURCE

    Monterey Bay Aquarium Licensed by Monterey Bay Aquarium Outdoor deck
  • PERMISSION

    Licensed by Monterey Bay Aquarium

Save money during your visit to the aquarium by packing a picnic and eating it on the outdoor deck. The area features tables and chairs, plus stunning views of California's gorgeous coastline and the Pacific Ocean.

Plan Your Visit

Otter pool
  • DESCRIPTION

    Otter pool
  • SOURCE

    Monterey Bay Aquarium Licensed by Monterey Bay Aquarium Otter pool
  • PERMISSION

    Licensed by Monterey Bay Aquarium

Taking frame worthy photos of the Monterey Bay Aquarium is a snap given the access you have to all sorts of marine life. To get in to the aquarium for less, check out the following articles: