Visit the Monterey Museum of Art to find one museum with two locations. The Pacific Street location houses permanent collections that are the heart and soul of artists who flocked to the city in the late 19th century, while the La Mirada location houses modern collections from around the world.
There´s something fishy going on at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Bring the family to spend the day exploring the ocean and over 35,000 aquatic creatures through the exhibits and attractions at this one-of-a-kind aquarium perched on the Pacific coast's edge. You'll find the aquarium along the historic Cannery Row.
Spend an evening of entertainment with the Monterey Symphony. Get swept away in the sounds of the community-based, professional orchestra as it performs great music under the direction of Music Director and Conductor Max Bragado-Darman. Enjoy classical and pop concertos held at the Carmel´s Sunset Center and Salinas Sherwood Hall.
Look for Shamu on the Princess Monterey Whale Watching Tours, Monterey´s number one narrated ocean tour attraction specializing in biology marine wildlife, especially whales. The cruise offers families the chance to see a Gray Whale, Humpback Whale, Blue Whale, Fin Whale, Beaked Whales and even an Orca Whale like Shamu!