Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary

Marine sanctuary Monterey, California, United States

What to expect

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary is a federally protected marine area with diverse marine ecosystems, home to numerous mammals, seabirds, fishes, invertebrates, and algae. It provides habitat for at least 36 species of marine mammals, 94 species of seabirds, and 525 species of fish

Plan your family visit to the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary with these blog insights 👇

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This family's experience:

Activities: We went kayaking in the bay and saw sea otters, birds, and sea lions

Highlights: The kids loved seeing all the marine life and learning about the different animals ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We went whale-watching and saw whales off the California coast

Highlights: Our kids enjoyed seeing finback whales, dolphins, and humpbacks ✨