Aquarium Sleepover Details

Our long-awaited Monterey Bay Aquarium Sleepover will be this Saturday night, April 6^th!

Please arrive at 6:45 pm at the Main Entrance of the Aquarium and check in with Marilyn Black, who will be our Pack leader for this event. Our group will check-in with the Aquarium at 7:00 pm. Our entire party must be present to efficiently complete the check-in process.

 At check-in, you will receive a wristband, Sleepover Program Guide and Aquarium map.

    • Your wristband will act as re-admission into the Aquarium for the following day (e.g. if the Sleepover begins Saturday night, admission will be for Sunday).

    • After check-in, you will be directed to stow your overnight gear until it is time to setup sleeping areas at approximately 9:45 pm. Sleeping areas will be assigned based on the number of participants and types of parties attending.
    • Security may conduct bag checks at the entrance to the event.
    • Security will lock all outside doors once check-in is complete to keep the guests and staff safe.
    • Late arrival is difficult to accommodate.
    • If you are unexpectedly delayed and arrive after check-in, contact the Security Office at (831) 648-4840.

What to bring

    • Sleeping bag and optional pad or air mattress; Aquarium floors are hard.

    • Mattresses or pads should measure no larger than 39 x 75 x 19 inches (twin) per guest, unless shared with family or friends, to ensure plenty of space for all guests.
    • Pillow.
    • Pajamas (family-appropriate please) and comfortable shoes or hard-soled slippers. Footwear must be worn when walking around the Aquarium.
    • Toothbrush, toothpaste and personal care items. Shower facilities are not available.
    • Reusable water bottle.
    • Camera (please turn off flash).
    • Earplugs, if you are a light sleeper.

 What to avoid bringing

    • Food, drinks or gum.

    • Tents.
    • Radios, music/MP3 players, iPads/tablet, computers or electronic toys.
    • Strollers.
    • Party-favors or balloons.

The Aquarium is a flash-free facility. Camera flashes and flashlights may harm the animals.

Parking

    • You may drop off passengers in the pull-out directly in front of the Aquarium or across the street in the bus turnaround. Parking enforcement may cite cars blocking traffic or double-parked.

    • The Sleepover event runs from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. Please park in a location that will not require you to move your vehicle during the Sleepover event.
    • Most street parking near the Aquarium is metered. Meters charge until 8:00 p.m. and begin again at 9:00 a.m.
    • Unmetered parking may be available south of the Aquarium on Ocean View Blvd. Please comply with posted parking signs.
    • There is also overnight parking:
        – The parking lot at Foam and Irving charges until 8:00 p.m. and again at 9:00 a.m.
        – The parking garage at Foam and Hoffman charges until 8:00 p.m. and again at 6:00 a.m.
    • The Aquarium does not validate parking.

 Food

    • The aquarium provides a light evening snack and breakfast during the Sleepover (gluten-, nut- and dairy-free options available on request).
    • Outside food and drink are prohibited in the Aquarium.
    • Guests are encouraged to bring reusable water bottles to refill at water stations throughout the Aquarium.

Departure on Sunday morning is between 7:45 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. All guests must vacate the Aquarium with their gear by 8:30 a.m. even if you plan to visit the Aquarium after the Sleepover.