Locals are in for a treat, the Monterey Bay Aquarium is offering Monterey County residents the opportunity to score free tickets over two weeks in September.
Free tickets are limited and are available for reservation on a first-come, first-served basis starting Aug. 12 at 7 a.m. on the Aquarium’s website.
Free tickets are for a visit to the Aquarium from Sept. 2-14, 2025.
“Monterey Bay Aquarium has always relied on the support of our local Monterey County community,” Executive Director Julie Packard stated in a media release. “The people of the county help us advance our mission to inspire conservation of the ocean in so many ways. This is one small gesture for us to show our appreciation.”
Eligible residents can reserve up to six tickets per reservation. The special tickets allow entry into the Aquarium starting at 12 p.m. on the reserved date in September.
All guests, including children under 4 years old, must have a ticket to enter using this promotion. Guests age 18 and over must present a photo ID and proof of Monterey County residency with their tickets.
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This article originally appeared on Salinas Californian: Monterey Bay Aquarium Community Free Days are back: How to score free tickets
Reporting by Roseann Cattani, Salinas Californian / Salinas Californian
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