I grew up going to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, but ...

I grew up going to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, but went back about a year ago as an adult and was blown away by how much I still loved it. We take a lot of our out of town visitors here and everyone loves it.

Tip: Try to go first thing in the morning when it's not as busy. Also, if you eat in the aquarium, skip the little cafeteria and opt for the restaurant. They're in the same exact location and only separated by a screen, but the food is much better and you have an incredible view of the bay.