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Monterey Bay AquariumvsCannery Row
Both are recommended by expert writers. Overall, Monterey Bay Aquarium scores significantly higher than Cannery Row. Monterey Bay Aquarium ranks #1 in Central California Coast with praise from 7 publications including Afar Magazine, Travel + Leisure and Lonely Planet.
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Frommer's
Michelin Guide
Travel + Leisure
Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
Where
Atlas Obscura Afar Magazine
886 Cannery Row at David Avenue, Monterey, CA 93940
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Frommer's "Ranked one of the nation's top family attractions, Monterey's aquarium draws nearly two million visitors a year." Full review
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Tip: Avoid lines at the gate by ordering tickets in advance by calling tel.
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"It features more than 250,000 animals and plants of nearly 550 species, representing the full spectrum of Monterey Bay habitats from coastal wetlands and tide pools to deep sea." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Start, of course, with the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Its Splash Zone, an interactive exhibit for kids, recently doubled in size—now you can walk “through” a giant kelp forest." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Monterey’s most mesmerizing experience is its enormous aquarium, built on the former site of the city’s largest sardine cannery." Full review
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To avoid long lines in summer and on weekends and holidays, buy tickets in advance.
Afar Magazine "The Monterey Bay Aquariums is arguably one of the best aquariums in the country." Full review
Afar Magazine "Fun and educational but crowded." Full review
Where "In a gorgeous seaside location, this world-class, nonprofit, family-friendly aquarium focuses on the conservation of the oceans." Full review
Atlas Obscura "One of the most elaborate displays of Jellyfish is on display at the aquarium. " Full review
Afar Magazine "When you stand on the Monterey bluffs and look at the bay, the vast expanse of marine protected areas may inspire you to learn more about conservation of the ocean and its creatures." Full review
Cannery Row Travel + Leisure Lonely Planet Afar Magazine Frommer's
Fodor's
Cannery Row & Wave Streets, Monterey, CA 93940
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Travel + Leisure "The old canneries made famous by John Steinbeck are now filled with shops, restaurants, and galleries." Full review
Lonely Planet "John Steinbeck’s novel Cannery Row immortalized the sardine-canning business that was Monterey’s lifeblood for the first half of the 20th century." Full review
Afar Magazine "Walking through the town is like walking through Steinbeck's book. And other than this Steinbeck bust, there is also one of Ricketts." Full review
Frommer's "This area today is a strip congested with tourists, tacky gift shops, overpriced seafood restaurants." Full review
Fodor's "Through the years the old tin-roof canneries have been converted into restaurants, art galleries, and malls with shops selling T-shirts, fudge...includes stylish inns and hotels, wine tasting rooms" Full review
