Doug L.
7/9/2025
For an overview of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and its sea life this was a great introduction for both adults and children. It was located just across the street from the Santa...
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
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35 Pacific Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Located just steps away from the ocean and Santa Cruz Wharf, the Sanctuary Exploration Center features state-of-the art exhibits and interactive displays. This center highlights the special waters of nearby Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. You can explore the sanctuary's remarkable wildlife and ecosystems, such as the kelp forest, various deep sea animals, and migratory species. Explore your role in protecting one of North America’s underwater treasures. This visitor center provides a range of accessibility features to accommodate families. All of the films and exhibit videos have captions. The exhibits are designed for multi-sensory exploration. Visit our website to learn more information specifically about wheelchair mobility, service animals, sight and hearing impaired assistance, and sensory friendly assistance.
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Sunil R.
9/1/2025
Love this spot! It is small but very educational and fun. You can plan on spending 30 minutes to 60 minutes here learning about the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. I really enjoyed the...
Elena C.
3/16/2025
If you want to learn more about the marine life around the bay, then make a pit stop at this incredible place. It has friendly, knowledgeable staff, educational and interactive exhibits for kids...
Mike L.
1/23/2025
Maybe it's just me, but if we hadn't parked down the street from this place, I doubt I ever would've known it even existed, let alone walked inside. Despite being right across the street from the...
Lisa B.
11/30/2023
Fun small museum to learn about the Bay and conservation. On street parking while their lot is being worked on
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