Playful sea otters. Flashy fishes. Mesmerizing jellies. Swirling sardines. You and a guest will enjoy a private “behind the scenes” tour of the Monterey Bay Aquarium given by Oceana’s California Campaign Director and Senior Scientist Geoff Shester. From the aquarium’s world-famous 28-foot kelp forest to its newest exhibit of creatures in the ocean’s abyss, you’ll see it all through the eyes of an expert. Following your aquarium adventure, visit Oceana’s Monterey Bay office located right at Monterey Harbor, with harbor seals and pelicans roosting just outside. Afterwards, you can reflect on your tour over lunch at a local Monterey restaurant.

End your day at the Portola Hotel and Spa with a two-night stay at the Portola Hotel and Spa plus breakfast each morning. This luxury hotel located near downtown Monterey and Fisherman’s Wharf was voted among the top 20 hotels in Northern California by Conde Nast Traveler readers.

Value: Priceless!

Generously donated by Portola Hotel and Spa and Geoff Shester