Free Monterey Bay Aquarium Tickets for Locals

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) - The Monterey Bay Aquarium is offering Monterey County residents free tickets this September after the success of last year's free ticket program.

A limited number of tickets will be available from Sept. 2 to Sept. 14. Online ticket reservations and proof of residency will be required to gain entry. Entry will be valid between Noon and 4 p.m. on the day of the reservation, with a limit of 6 tickets per group.

Tickets became available at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, August 12th, and only a limited number are available. You can find out more and make an online reservation at https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/locals.

Accepted identification to prove your residence includes a Matricula Consular with a Monterey County address, current student identification from any university or community college located within Monterey County.

Other acceptable documents include a utility bill with Monterey County address, a monthly bus pass for Monterey-Salinas Transit, or a document verifying your residence at a group home, such as a senior living center.