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Monterey Bay Aquarium

From the massive kelp forest to the stingrays hovering inches above the sand to the tide pools where you can touch some of these animals, the Monterey Bay Aquarium draws annual crowds numbering into the millions that fill local Monterey hotels, especially in the summer. This aquarium underwent massive expansive since it opened, and added a million gallon tune tank, where you can see the massive schools feed in a frenzied but coordinated dance of gleaming silver reflections.

Monterey Aquarium - kelp Whether you want to stay in the most charming accommodations around or want to stretch your dollars so that you can afford all the different California attractions on your next trip, there are scores of Monterey hotels for every taste and budget. From the oak tree shaded English Tudor style Old Monterey Inn to the reasonably priced yet excellent Best Western Beach Resort, despite the small town setting, there is no lack of variety in Monterey hotels.