Aaron Leff

Review of Seymour Marine Discovery Cente...

This is such a great center, regardless if you are...

This is such a great center, regardless if you are bringing children, going for your inner child, or if you are simply passionate about marine life and the surrounding bay! Keep in mind it is small, and you can't go into it expecting to see The Monterey Bay Aquarium. Totally different type of facility.

So, my children - ages six and nine - had a great time interacting with all the displays, and that was after being completely wowed by the massive eighty-five foot blue whale skeleton greeting us upon arrival. They enjoyed exploring the various forms of sea life and were enthused at the opportunity to touch sharks, sea cucumbers, bat stars, urchins and more. The tour really is a must, and my children were ecstatic to learn they were able to see dolphins. There were three on site, and each was active and playful. The two young dolphins spent our time there wrestling with each other. All of the docents and volunteers are extremely knowledgeable and thoroughly enjoy sharing their knowledge. This is a working facility; students and researchers are seen sporadically moving about with smiles on their faces. Behind the center is a public access coastal trail system. Spend some extra time walking the cliffs, or just hanging out on the benches watching for whales. You'll see plenty of marine activity! I have to admit, I left with the desire to go back to school for a new degree, to pursue a new career!

Oh - Natural Bridges State Beach is right next door, if you'd like to spend some time in a gorgeous cove after your visit.