Outgoing
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center 1
Science Exhibition
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Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

Santa Cruz

Dive into marine science without spending a dime. This hands-on center overlooking the Santa Cruz boardwalk lets kids pilot an underwater robot, explore conservation exhibits, and chat with passionate volunteers.

Free admission
Interactive exhibits
Marine conservation focus
Hands-on learning

Tips

🎟️"Best of all, it's FREE!"
πŸ€–kids can pilot a real underwater robot
πŸ›οΈgift shop has more affordable finds than the aquarium

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

35 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA

Upcoming at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

Sunday, Jun 14
Strong Bhakti Flow

Strong Bhakti Flow

June 14 at 10am

Sweat your prayers in this vigorous devotional flow. Strong Bhakti blends chanting, breathwork, and philosophy into a fast-paced Vinyasa practice that asks you to dedicate every movement to something bigger than yourself.

Cardio Funk Workshop with Alison Chesley

Cardio Funk Workshop with Alison Chesley

June 14 at 10am

Sweat it out to upbeat tracks while learning an actual dance routine. This all-levels Sunday class breaks down moves progressively, so you'll leave feeling accomplished even if you've never stepped foot in a studio.

Hands on Assisting Workshop with Danielle Vaden Barr & Ellen Strzalkowski

Hands on Assisting Workshop with Danielle Vaden Barr & Ellen Strzalkowski

June 14 at 12pm

Learn the art of hands-on yoga assisting through a "support, not fix" philosophy rooted in trust, consent, and deep listening. This 4.5-hour immersive workshop blends grounded alignment techniques with subtle energetic awareness for teachers and dedicated students.