Directions & Parking

Parking

There are several pay parking garages near the Aquarium (see details below).
Limited metered parking is available on the surrounding streets. Free parking is difficult to find around the Aquarium.

Pay parking is available three blocks away from the Aquarium, in the Cannery Row Parking Garage (map) on Wave St., between Hoffman Ave. and Prescott Ave.; and in the Cannery Row Lot (map) located on David Ave. between Foam and Wave streets.

The City of Monterey's Smart Parking web pages have extensive information on parking options, public transportation within the area and RV parking.

Parking map

Directions

The Monterey Bay Aquarium is located in Monterey at the west end of historic Cannery Row, just minutes from Carmel and Pebble Beach. Monterey is approximately 125 miles (208 km) south of San Francisco and 360 miles (600 km) north of Los Angeles.

From the North on Hwy 1

Look for the Monterey Bay Aquarium exit sign. Follow the brown Monterey Bay Aquarium directional signs to Del Monte Ave. On Del Monte, stay in the right two lanes past Fisherman's Wharf then through the tunnel to Foam St. Continue to follow the brown directional signs to Cannery Row parking and the Aquarium.

From the South on Hwy 1

From the South, you have two choices:

Exit Hwy 1 at Hwy 68 West/Pacific Grove. Continue 4 miles to David Ave., then turn right and follow David Ave. to the end. You'll see the Aquarium and signs for parking on Cannery Row.

Disabled Access

The Aquarium is fully accessible to the disabled and limited parking for the disabled is offered onsite. Call (831) 648-4800 for disabled parking information.

A limited number of wheelchairs are available for use during an Aquarium visit on a first-come, first-served basis.

Public Transportation

Air Travel

The Monterey Peninsula Airport offers the convenience of a small, friendly airport with direct connections to several major cities. Visit the Monterey Bay Convention and Visitor's Bureau "Fly Monterey" section for flight schedules and more information.

The San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose airports are within two hours drive.

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