Edward F. Ricketts State Marine Conservation Area, Monterey

Name: Edward F. Ricketts State Marine Conservation Area
Address: Monterey, United States

#25 among attractions in Monterey

Nature, Natural attraction, Marine reserve

Edward F. Ricketts State Marine Conservation Area

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Edward F. Ricketts State Marine Conservation Area is one of four small marine protected areas located near the cities of Monterey and Pacific Grove, at the southern end of Monterey Bay on California’s central coast. The four areas together encompass 2.96 square miles. Within SMCAs fishing and take of all living marine resources is prohibited except the recreational take of finfish by hook-and-line and the commercial take of giant and bull kelp under certain conditions. ()

Coordinates: 36°37'6"N, 121°54'4"W

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Edward F. Ricketts State Marine Conservation Area – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Monterey Bay Aquarium, Museum of Monterey, Fisherman's Wharf, Monterey Bay Whale Watch.

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Sprawling marine life attraction
Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey
1 min walk • Nestled on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, the Monterey Bay Aquarium is a window to the wonders beneath the waves and a jewel in the crown of Monterey, California. This celebrated institution is more than just a showcase of marine life; it's an immersive educational...
1.2 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Museum of Monterey, Monterey
31 min walk • The Museum of Monterey - Stanton Center, also known as the Monterey History & Maritime Museum, tells the history of Monterey and the surrounding area through the lens of its connection to the sea. Free to the public, it houses thousands of artifacts.
1.1 miSE
Piers and boardwalks, Neighbourhood, View point
Fisherman's Wharf, Monterey
27 min walk • Fisherman's Wharf is a historic wharf in Monterey, California, United States. Used as an active wholesale fish market into the 1960s, the wharf eventually became a tourist attraction as commercial fishing tapered off in the area.
1.1 miSE
36°36'18"N • 121°53'31"W
Monterey Bay Whale Watch, Monterey
27 min walk • Dolphin and whale watching
0.9 miW
Science museum, Museum, History museum
Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History, Pacific Grove
24 min walk • The Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History is a museum of natural history located near the Monterey Bay Aquarium in Pacific Grove, California, United States.
1.1 miSE
36°36'15"N • 121°53'35"W
Chris' Fishing and Whale Watching, Monterey
28 min walk • Dolphin and whale watching, Tours, Outdoor activities
1.3 miS
Neoclassical architecture
Josiah Merritt Adobe, Monterey
32 min walk • The Josiah Merritt Adobe, located at 386 Pacific St. in Monterey, California and also known as Merritt House, is a historic house that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
1.2 miS
36°36'8"N • 121°53'38"W
Dali17 Museum, Monterey
31 min walk • Museum, Art museum
0.8 miS
36°36'24"N • 121°53'49"W
Presidio of Monterey Museum, Monterey
22 min walk • Museum, Military museum
~590 ftSE
Museum, Historical place
Pacific Biological Laboratories, Monterey
3 min walk • Pacific Biological Laboratories, abbreviated PBL, was a biological supply house that sold preserved animals and prepared specimen microscope slides, many of which were of maritime aquatic species, to schools, museums, and research institutions.
1.2 miS
36°36'9"N • 121°53'38"W
Pacific House Museum, Monterey
30 min walk • Museum, History museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Edward F. Ricketts State Marine Conservation Area?

Nearby attractions include Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey (1 min walk), Monterey Mirror Maze, Monterey (3 min walk), Pacific Biological Laboratories, Monterey (3 min walk), Cannery Row, Monterey (4 min walk).

How to get to Edward F. Ricketts State Marine Conservation Area by public transport?

The nearest stations to Edward F. Ricketts State Marine Conservation Area:

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Monterey Bay Aquarium & Irving • Lines: 1, A Scs (4 min walk)