Monterey Bay Aquarium Map (2025 – 2023)

Plan your visit to California’s iconic marine destination with the most up-to-date Monterey Bay Aquarium Map.

Monterey Bay Aquarium is a renowned marine aquarium in Monterey, California, featuring over 200 exhibits and 80,000 plants and animals. Opened in 1984 on the site of a former sardine cannery, it is known for pioneering sustainable seafood education and showcasing habitats like the kelp forest and open sea.

Navigate from the Open Sea exhibit to the Kelp Forest without missing a beat. The Splash Zone offers hands-on fun for kids, while the Ocean’s Edge Café provides scenic dining with views of Monterey Bay.

Whether you’re chasing sea otter feedings or heading to the Giant Pacific Octopus tank, this guide helps you make every moment count.

Monterey Bay Aquarium Map 2025

Explore the Monterey Bay Aquarium Map 2025, your essential guide to navigating the aquarium’s exhibits, dining, and amenities. Updated annually to reflect new attractions and changes, each map ensures visitors have the most accurate information. The 2025 edition builds on past versions, making your visit smoother and helping you discover everything this renowned destination offers.

Printable Monterey Bay Aquarium Map PDF 2025

Monterey Bay Aquarium Map 2024

The Monterey Bay Aquarium Map for 2024 highlights major exhibits including the Kelp Forest, Sea Otters, Into the Deep, Monterey Bay Habitats, Touch Pools, Aviary, and the Great Tide Pool, all spread across two floors. Amenities such as restrooms, café, water fountains, elevators, wildlife viewing stations, lockers, and accessible routes are clearly marked. 

Monterey Bay Aquarium Map 2023

The Monterey Bay Aquarium Map for 2023 features key attractions like the Kelp Forest, Sea Otters, Monterey Bay Habitats, Touch Pools, Aviary, Great Tide Pool, and the Open Sea wing, along with guest services including restrooms, dining, lockers, and accessible paths.

What You’ll Find on the Map

The aquarium map highlights main exhibits like the Kelp Forest, Open Sea, Splash Zone, and new Deep Sea Exploration (2025). It also marks guest amenities such as cafés, picnic areas, restrooms, first aid, and lockers. Accessibility features-ramps, elevators, and accessible restrooms-are clearly shown, along with guest services like ticketing, lost and found, and event schedules.

🐠 Exhibit Areas

• Kelp Forest
• Open Sea
• Splash Zone
• Deep Sea Exploration (new in 2025)

🍽️ Guest Amenities

• Ocean View Café
• Sea Star Snacks
• Picnic and rest zones
• Family restrooms, first aid stations, lockers

♿ Accessibility Highlights

• Clearly marked ramps and elevators
• Visual and tactile signage
• Wheelchair-accessible restrooms and seating areas

🎟️ Guest Services

• Ticketing booths
• Membership help desk
• Lost and found
• Daily event schedules

Who Uses This Map?

This map is designed for a variety of visitors. Families benefit from stroller paths, kid zones, and convenient rest areas. First-time visitors can follow suggested walking routes and find photo hotspots easily. Seniors and those with accessibility needs will appreciate quiet zones, extra seating, and large-type signage. Educators and groups have access to tour meeting points, learning zones, and wide paths for large groups, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience for everyone.

Visitor Type	Features Tailored to You
Families	Stroller paths, kid zones, rest areas
First-time visitors	Suggested walking routes, photo hotspots
Seniors & Accessibility Needs	Quiet zones, seating, large-type signage
Educators & Groups	Tour meeting points, learning zones, large group paths

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)