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149 reviews howdy Sean -- You going to fanfest this wknd ?
Without Kids I would say a couple of hours and see if your hotel has a better deal on tickets -- some do. Alternatively, if you purchase your tickets online you can skip lines. Typically if you want to see the feedings, I have seen them between 11 and 1 so that is a good time imho to go. I doubt it will be that busy in Feb on a weekday but that is just a guess
Edited: 9:02 pm, January 30, 2014Went a couple of weeks ago and while I didn't time it, I think we finished in a couple of hours. We aren't the sort to stop and see every little thing in detail, so if you are, or you want to see anything there that has a set time, might take a bit longer.
Also I'd agree with the advice above - the prices are a bit steep ($40 for an adult) so try to find discounts in advance.
A couple of hours is probably a good idea. Should not be too crowded this time of the year. Some motels have package deals as well. If anyone is lurking, we as members usually try to go the last few hours of the day, especially during high seasons. Crowds tend to thin out by then. Seeing the divers in the kelp tank is neat. I haven't been down there yet since the new rescued pup has been displayed, but he should be there still next week.
Edited: 9:13 pm, January 30, 2014... the rescued otter pup...
Thanks everybody - we're also not the type to stop and look at everything so will allocate 2-3 hours and will purchase tickets in advance.
@belomiser - no fanfest this year - have to work this weekend :(
Two to three hours is a nice amount of time. Have fun! :).
If you like educational movies, and watch them all then you could end up spending the whole day there. Otherwise, check show times and schedule your visit around a particular show or movie you want to warch montereybayaquarium.org/efc/…daily.aspx
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10 reviews Try to go to the aquarium around 3 pm. During the day, the aquarium is crowded with school kids on field trips. By 3:00 pm, it's less crowded, less noisy and easier to get up close to the exhibits. Many lodgings in the Monterey area offer 2 day tickets for the price of one, so you can always go back the following day to catch what you might have missed the day before. Ask your hotel if they offer those tickets.
Edited: 11:21 am, January 31, 2014Plus think of Cannery Row next to the Aquarium, you could spend all day in the area, or a half day, depends on your style....
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