Monterey Bay Aquarium, CA

We visited the Monterey Bay Aquarium twice during our stay in California, and while it's not quite the same as the bigger parks (say Sea World), it's definitely an interesting place to visit.  The jellyfish exhibit is particularly interesting and colorful, and just outside of the aquarium, there is a look out point where you can sometimes see whales passing by, a beach, and a pier where starfish of many colors cling to the rocks.  Rather than talk on and on about the exhibits, I thought I'd just bulk post the photos. It made for a nice afternoon, especially when combined with visiting the tourist shops on Cannery Row.