The Monterey Bay Aquarium is the best aquarium that I have ever been to. I do not visit many aquariums but I do not remember another one being as good as this. I spent most of the day there and still did not get to see everything.
The aquarium has an impressive collection of exhibits including the new Tentacles Exhibit but my favorite was the Jellies Experience. I kept returning to it to watch the mesmerizing Jellies swim around the tanks. I doubt there is another aquarium in the world that has this extensive of a display of Jellies. I could not get enough of it.
Below are some of photos and videos I took during my visit.
JELLIES EXPERIENCE PHOTOS
Moon Jellies
Blubber Jelly
A Wall of Purple Striped Jellies
Egg Yolk Jelly
Purple Striped Jelly
Blubber Jellies
Cross Jellies
JELLIES EXPERIENCE VIDEOS
The first two videos are of Blubber Jellies. They are so much fun to watch and the psychedelic music enhances the whole experience. The last video is of a Purple Striped Jelly that looks so elegant as it floats through the water.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- The Monterey Bay Aquarium located on Cannery Row and is open daily.
- Tickets are $39.95 for adults and $24.95 for children 3-12. Discounts are given for Seniors and Students.
- Local hotels have two day tickets for the price of a one day ticket. This is a good deal if you are going to be there more than one day.
DISCLAIMER: My visit to the Monterey Bay Aquarium was part of a trip sponsored by the Monterey County Convention & Visitors Bureau. All opinions are my own.
noel says
May 1, 2014 at 12:43 PMThese turned out really well, I loved the Jellies exhibit also, pretty cool to visit this museum
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Jeff says
May 1, 2014 at 2:58 PMThanks. Most of the photos and videos were taken with my Phone.
Jenna says
May 1, 2014 at 4:13 PMWow! These turned out really well! And I agree that this exhibit is amazing. I actually found that my phone took some better photos than my nicer cameras at the aquarium 🙂
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Jeff says
May 1, 2014 at 4:17 PMI think I took all of these with my phone.
Carmen says
May 3, 2014 at 3:24 PMWe visited the Monterey Aquarium two summers ago. I remember seeing the jellyfish exhibit. It’s very impressive. Great videos, it truly captures all of their moments.
Jeff says
May 4, 2014 at 6:30 PMThanks. It really is a great aquarium.
Charli | Wanderlusters says
May 4, 2014 at 10:32 PMWOW, superb photographs. I’m dreaming of swimming with these incredible creatures in Palau. To see them up close would be a dream come true!
Jeff says
May 6, 2014 at 8:37 AMThat would be cool to swim with them.
Paul (the Travelling Boomer) says
May 7, 2014 at 8:42 AMLovely shots, especially from a cellphone. The aquariums do a great job of displaying these jellies with coloured backgrounds to create beautiful effects. It’s like watching angels dance through space. I photographed some at Toronto’s new aquarium as well, sorry I didn’t get more shots.
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Jeff says
May 7, 2014 at 2:34 PMThey were so much fun to watch.
Sofie says
May 7, 2014 at 12:52 PMCool shots and video!
I LOVE aquariums! They make me feel like a kid again. I’m so curious to all that’s still hidden in the depths of our oceans.
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Jeff says
May 7, 2014 at 2:34 PMThis aquarium had some of those deep sea animals that had never been displayed before. It was interesting.
Cacinda Maloney says
May 9, 2014 at 10:23 AMWOWZA!! Those are some amazing photos you got there!
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Jeff says
May 9, 2014 at 4:20 PMThanks. It was a really cool exhibit.
Joseff says
October 6, 2014 at 7:36 PMWow, this so awesome. I’m sure my kids would love this place. They always want to travel and look at new things like this. Me and my wife want to expose them with these too so they can learn a lot.