🏝 Monterey Day Trip (Tickets, Itinerary & Dining Guide)

Monterey Bay Aquarium ✨ Voted one of America's most beautiful aquariums—its deep-sea "starry sky" exhibit is breathtaking! 🐧 Don’t miss: Penguin feedings , sea otters 🦦, Open Sea fish feeding (11:00 AM), and bioluminescent jellyfish 🪼—pure magic. 📍 Pro Tip: Grab a map at the entrance and mark feeding times. Each floor has highlights—plan for 2.5–3 hours. 🎟 Ticket Tips: ✅ Cheaper on Taobao (~¥200 savings per ticket). Scan QR codes for direct entry—no exchange needed! ✅ Official website works too, but avoid on-site queues. ⏰ Hours: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM. Weekdays/mornings = fewer crowds + better photos! 🚗 Parking Hacks:On-site lot: $20 flat rate.Street parking: $1.75/hour, but avoid under power lines—we returned to a car covered in bird poop 🤣 🍤 Top Eats Nearby:Jack’s Bao: Reliable soup dumplings + BBQ pork rice.Bubba Gump Shrimp Co: Forrest Gump-themed chain, solid seafood.Sea Harvest: Yelp-favorite local spot—oysters 🦪 + fish & chips shine. Troya Turkish Delight & Baklava: Authentic baklava (sweet but not cloying!). #Aquarium #SeafoodEats #MontereyDayTrip