The Aquarium features waterfront decks with telescopes and views of Monterey Bay; wild sea otters are often seen playing in the kelpy waves just offshore. The aquarium also offers a large gift shop and bookstore, and the Portola Cafe, with a self-serve cafeteria, ocean-view restaurant, and full-service oyster bar.

Monterey Bay Aquarium is located on historic Cannery Row. The aquarium is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. during summer. It is closed Christmas Day For more details in English or Spanish, call (831) 648-4888.

Travelers can find more information about the aquarium's exhibits and the local marine environment - plus extensive sections on planning an aquarium visit, 24-hour online ticketing, special admission offers, information about discounted hotel and motel packages, and fun games and activities - on the E-Quarium at www.montereybayaquarium.org. The Website also offers up-to-date marine conservation information and six live web cams - Kelp Forest Cam, Shark Cam, Penguin Cam, Otter Cam, Outer Bay Cam, and Monterey Cam.

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