Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

Yesenia C

Loved visiting here back in 2019. The staff was so friendly and had lots of information. They enjoyed what they were doing and were happy to be at work. I came here with my husband to just walk around and do something new. We were celebrating our marriage anniversary in Santa Cruz and decided to just walk around and ended popping in here. Beautiful memories and a beautiful little sanctuary.

Gayatri Bongarala

Kid friendly and I like how the volunteers spent their time in explaining us and they are doing a great job in engaging kids through various activities. It's very good to visit and you get to know a lot of stuff. We had free entry today. We parked our car on the opposite lot which had metered parking that accepts quarters.

Steve Ramsey

Awesome free museum with friendly staff and well maintained exhibits. Would be a great place to bring kids for a quick learning diversion.

Becca Algozzino

This is an amazing place to take your children, enjoy with a friend, or stroll through solo. The educational aspect is outstanding with a love the earth view point. The gift shop is full of unique earth friendly products. I purchased some bamboo straws, some glass straws complete with a cleaning brush, and a unique local artist made bracelet.