Evenings by the Bay

Join us for Evenings by the Bay! Extended summer hours until 8 p.m. on Saturdays allow you to see the Aquarium in a whole new light. Stroll our galleries with fewer people as you enjoy a glass of wine and listen to live musical performances. Plus, enjoy delicious, sustainable food featuring the freshest ingredients sourced from Monterey Bay and the Central Valley.

June 29–Aug. 31 (Saturdays)

6–8 p.m.

Event included with Aquarium admission. Locals receive special admission prices after 6 p.m.
Food and beverage selections will be available for purchase.
Please note that not all exhibits are available for viewing during these extended hours.

June 29 (Sat.)

Cash bar

Small bites

David Holodiloff Band

July 6 (Sat.)

Cash bar

Small bites

The Chicano All Stars

July 13 (Sat.)

Cash bar

Small bites

Joint Chiefs

July 20 (Sat.)

Cash bar

Small bites

Monterey Jazz Festival Alumni All-Stars

July 27 (Sat.)

Cash bar

Small bites

Victory Lane

Aug. 3 (Sat.)

Cash bar

Small bites

Andrea's Fault

Aug. 10 (Sat.)

Cash bar

Small bites

Fast Times

Aug. 17 (Sat.)

Cash bar

Small bites

Monterey Jazz Festival Alumni All-Stars

Aug. 24 (Sat.)

Cash bar

Small bites

The White Album Ensemble

Aug. 31 (Sat.)

Cash bar

Small bites

Joint Chiefs

Free Parking for Locals

The Cannery Row Parking Garage located at 601 Foam St. (between Hoffman Ave. and Prescott Ave.) is free for Monterey County residents after 4 p.m. You'll need a current driver's license with a "939" zip code.

Hop Aboard the MST Trolley

Avoid traffic by hitching a free ride to the Aquarium on the MST trolley, which runs every 10 to 15 minutes between the Aquarium, Fisherman's Wharf and downtown Monterey. Learn more