Monterey Aquarium

KOA, Moss Landing, Monterey Bay, CA:  Woke up this morning to the sound of the harbor seals barking.  This is such a neat place—a little fishing village with all kinds of marine life all around us.  Went to the world renowned Monterey Aquarium today.  What a great place!  The exhibits are really well done and other aquariums around the world look to the Monterey Aquarium as an example of how it should be done.  It’s very hands on.  We got to handle star fish, crabs, and sea cucumber. There were so many people though.  I was glad to leave.  After leaving the aquarium we walked around Cannery Row looking for a place to eat.  We decided on The Fish Hopper, right on the bay.  I had almond encrusted sea bass and Mike had sword fish.  Really good.  Drove back to Moss Landing.  Relaxed the rest of the evening.  Really tired.

The aquarium is housed in the old Hovden Cannery buildings.

Cute little area of Cannery Row

Spotted eel

Coral Reef

Coral Reef

This cute leafy-looking thing is a sea horse.

Jelly Fish