With more than 81,000 sea creatures and plants that represent more than 770 species, the Monterey Bay Aquarium is one of the most visited attractions on the Monterey Peninsula, and for good reason.

Our thanks to Ripley's Aquarium of Canada, Shedd Aquarium and Monterey Bay Aquarium for hosting our visits so we could write this detailed review of our experience. This post contains references to ...

A former computer lab serves as home to six exhibits donated by the Monterey Bay Aquarium and dozens of new sea creatures taken care of by students at the Cabrillo High School Aquarium in Lompoc.