886 Cannery Row, Monterey

648-4800, www.montereybayaquarium.org

The mesmerizing sway of the kelp forest and ancient-looking faces of seahorses hint at the timelessness that keeps you and your visitors engaged for an entire day. A new gallery on plastics features sculptures of an albatross, a turtle and a humpback whale—crafted from utensils, toys and wrappers. Coming soon are 16 more species of jellies, pulsing magenta and chartreuse, from all over the globe, an added bonus to the museum-like displays of natural beauty