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Monterey Monterey Bay Aquarium: Seafood Watch Program

★★★★☆ 4.7 (5383)

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Monterey Escape Room 831 Wave

★★★★☆ 4.8 (94)

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Monterey Treasure Hunt: The Ride

Monterey Monterey Skates

★★★★★ 5 (1)

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Monterey Monterey County Youth Museum

★★★★☆ 4.7 (402)

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While You're in Monterey

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Parks & Nature

Treasure Hunt: The Ride
Del Monte Beach
Monterey State Historic Park

Museums & Culture

Cannery Row Monument
Lookout point

Attractions

Old Fisherman's Wharf
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Cannery Row
Castle Rock Viewpoint
Oscar's Playground
Monterey Mirror Maze and Laser Challenge

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Monterey Mirror Maze and Laser Challenge

Venue features a psychedelic-themed mirror maze with varying music and strobe light experiences that change with each visit, allowing guests to experience different atmospheres on repeat visits with the unlimited all-day pass
Birthday club membership program provides a free all-day unlimited pass on members' birthdays, incentivizing repeat visits and customer loyalty

Oscar's Playground

Is located on the third floor of 685 Cannery Row in the space formerly occupied by the Blue Fin bar, offering a unique bay view event space overlooking Cannery Row
The venue operates multiple escape room locations across the area (at least 4 locations including Pier of Fear location) and features themed escape rooms including 'Mystical Manor' and 'Christmas Story' that have received praise for immersive set design and clever puzzles

Escape Room 831 Wave

Operates 4 independent locations across Monterey with a total of 9 themed escape rooms, allowing players to experience different scenarios across multiple venues
The venue features a newest location at Cannery Row with a themed escape room called 'Pier of Fear' that was so well-received it became a top-played game among repeat customers

Treasure Hunt: The Ride

Features an interactive dark ride with laser pistol shooting mechanics, comparable in quality and interactivity to Disney attractions like Buzz Lightyear's Astro Blasters at Disneyland and Berry Tales at Knott's Berry Farm, despite being an independent venue in Cannery Row
The attraction is located one block from the world-famous Monterey Bay Aquarium, making it a strategic complementary destination for families visiting Cannery Row's major tourist attractions

Monterey Bay Aquarium

The aquarium features a Seafood Watch Program, an educational initiative that teaches visitors about sustainable seafood choices and marine conservation
The Kelp Forest exhibit is a major attraction, mentioned in 346 reviews and representing one of the aquarium's signature exhibits showcasing a unique Pacific coastal ecosystem

More venue notes

Monterey Bay Aquarium: Seafood Watch Program

Play Street Museum features a live tarantula named Charlie that staff members showcase to visiting children during their play sessions
The museum operates a fully customizable Slime Lab as an interactive exhibit where children can create their own slime during visits

Monterey County Youth Museum

Features nine gallery areas with over 50 hands-on exhibits representing key industries of Monterey County, providing locally-themed educational experiences
Voted #1 Place for a Birthday Party in Monterey in 2025, indicating significant community recognition for event programming

Tipsy Putt

Combines mini golf with a full-service bar and restaurant, offering an integrated entertainment experience with craft cocktails, beer selections, and food including vegetarian options like garbanzo bean protein tacos
The venue is located in prime Monterey tourism area, within proximity to major attractions including the Monterey Bay Aquarium and Old Fisherman's Wharf, making it a destination for both locals and visitors

Monterey Skates

Every public skating session features a DJ with full sound system, moving lights, and haze effects
Offers jam skate dance instruction, indicating a focus on artistic roller skating styles beyond traditional recreational skating

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