Monterey Bay Aquarium

The Monterey Bay Aquarium is one of the most renowned aquariums in the world, attracting more than 2 million visitors a year.

Located on historic Cannery Row, it offers fascinating displays of marine life. Admire the adorable sea otters, the impressive seaweed forest where divers feed the sharks, or the panoramic view of the open sea with sharks, rays and sea turtles.

The aquarium is also famous for its penguin exhibit and the giant Pacific octopus, one of the ocean's most intelligent creatures.