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ATTRACTIONSWelcome to the Attractions page. THE MONTEREY BAY AQUARIUM
has opened its first major expansion with the stunning Outer Bay galleries devoted to the
wonders of the open ocean. These new exhibits are the first of their kind in the world --
exhibits as grand as the environment they depict. The centerpiece of the Outer Bay galleries
is a million-gallon indoor ocean, viewed through the largest window on Earth. ItÕs home to giant
ocean sunfish, schools of tuna, sharks, barracuda, sea turtles and more. YouÕll also see the largest
jellyfish exhibits anywhere; enjoy hands-on science activities; and explore a new learning area created
just for families with younger children. Open daily from 10 am to 6 pm (9:30 am to 6 pm during the summer
months and on holidays.) OLD FISHERMAN'S WHARF in Monterey was built in 1846 for the many trading vessels bringing goods from around Cape Horn. Today Old FishermanÕs Wharf is host to visitors from around the world seeking a bit of history and the finest fresh seafood meals served anywhere. While the focus may have changed, the wharf is still a working wharf. One of the many ways the old blends with the new is with whale watching and fishing trips. Visitors can enjoy a sightseeing cruise to view migrating whales or a fishing trip to bring back a limit of fish. POINT LOBOS STATE RESERVE Called the finest meeting of land and water in the nation, this Reserve (Highway 1, three miles south of Carmel, open 9-5) is a garden of plants (over 300 species) and its protected forest and coves attract many animals who take sanctuary there. For people, there are shady picnic spots and miles of leisurely hiking trails. POINT PINOS LIGHTHOUSE Take a tour of the West CoastÕs oldest working lighthouse. Located in Pacific Grove, near the intersection Lighthouse and Asilomar avenues. An on-duty docent guides you through, enriching the tour with historical lore. Open Thurs thru Sun, 1PM - 4PM. |
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