Social Events
Whether you're having a rehearsal dinner in front of the Kelp Forest, a wedding reception in the spectacular Open Sea Galleries, or an anniversary party in our elegant Monterey Bay Aquarium Cafe and Restaurant, you're in good hands. Our experienced event planners are available to assist you with every detail.
The Open Sea Galleries
- 350 strolling/200 served
- Our event coordinators will help you with
menus and pricing
Sit by the Aquarium's largest exhibit—a mysterious and mesmerizing world where tunas and sharks speed past, sardines swirl in huge, glittering schools, and sea turtles swim lazily across the 90-foot window.
For an enchanted evening, enjoy a strolling dinner in the Open Sea galleries and drift away with the jellies.
The Ocean's Edge Galleries
- 1,500 strolling/250 served
- Our event coordinators will help you with
menus and pricing
Dine beside the awe-inspiring Kelp Forest exhibit for a diver's-eye-view of sardines, leopard sharks, wolf-eels and a host of other fishes as they weave through swaying fronds of kelp, just like they do in the wild. Or experience the elegance of the Marine Mammal Gallery where spectacular life-size models of dolphins and whales swim overhead. You can also choose to sit by the Great Tide Pool doors, where you'll enjoy breathtaking views of Monterey Bay; then step outside to watch sea life, a sunset or stars from our Great Tide Pool Deck.
For a strolling event, explore the Kelp Forest, coastal wetlands, and rocky shores and the kaleidoscope of creatures that call Monterey Bay home. Perfect for a large group.
The Entire Aquarium
- 2,500 strolling
- Our event coordinators will help you with
menus and pricing
Our exhibits and animals are all yours for an unforgettable evening.
The Monterey Bay Aquarium Cafe and Restaurant
- 100 reception/80 served
- Our event coordinators will help you with
menus and pricing
The spectacular wrap-around windows in the Monterey Bay Aquarium Cafe and Restaurant look out on Monterey Bay, home to sea otters, harbor seals and sea lions. You may even spot dolphins and whales as they cruise by.
Each event is unique. Our event coordinators will help you with menus and pricing.
Make Your Next Event a Green One! Our event planners can help you craft a spectacular event that's environmentally friendly.