Monterey Bay Aquarium (3 of 3)
This section of the video features cascading water, penguins, and various marine life.
Overall, we both had a very enjoyable time visiting the aquarium. Although it might be classified as a tourist trap as it is one of the main highlights in the area for visitors, it is also a place that many local residents are very proud of. In fact, the entire operation does not receive any taxpayer money and does not have a budget deficit. Thanks to all of the support from the Monterey Bay community, it has been able to operate without any financial problems.
One thing that is fun to consider with any museum is if someone just had an hour to spend at a place, where would you recommend that they visit. If you find yourself in Monterey with very little time to spend at the aquarium, I would recommend checking out the otter area, the jelly fish, the waterfall where the little kids freak out, the huge fish tank and the view of the bay from the back of the center.
We also had a chance to have lunch in the upscale restaurant and found the food to be very good along with a great view of the water. Each table has a pair of binoculars so you can view the multitude of sea life that is just outside the windows. They only serve sustainable seafood, so not only is it pleasing to the pallet, it is also environmentally friendly.
Click to viewOverall, we both had a very enjoyable time visiting the aquarium. Although it might be classified as a tourist trap as it is one of the main highlights in the area for visitors, it is also a place that many local residents are very proud of. In fact, the entire operation does not receive any taxpayer money and does not have a budget deficit. Thanks to all of the support from the Monterey Bay community, it has been able to operate without any financial problems.
One thing that is fun to consider with any museum is if someone just had an hour to spend at a place, where would you recommend that they visit. If you find yourself in Monterey with very little time to spend at the aquarium, I would recommend checking out the otter area, the jelly fish, the waterfall where the little kids freak out, the huge fish tank and the view of the bay from the back of the center.
We also had a chance to have lunch in the upscale restaurant and found the food to be very good along with a great view of the water. Each table has a pair of binoculars so you can view the multitude of sea life that is just outside the windows. They only serve sustainable seafood, so not only is it pleasing to the pallet, it is also environmentally friendly.