Map and directions
Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute
7700 Sandholdt Road
Moss Landing, CA 95039
(831) 775-1700
From Highway 101
- From Prunedale, take Monterey Peninsula Exit onto State Highway 156 West toward Castroville.
- In Castroville (about 5 miles) follow the signs to Highway 1 North, toward Santa Cruz.
- Take Highway 1 North for approximately 3 miles to Moss Landing, recognizable by the stacks of the Moss Landing power plant.
- When you reach Moss Landing, turn left onto Moss Landing Road (at The Whole Enchilada restaurant).
- Take the first right onto Sandholdt Road. Cross the bridge and turn right.
- MBARI is the large building on your left (7700 Sandholdt Road)
From Highway 1
- When you reach Moss Landing, turn left onto Moss Landing Road (at The Whole Enchilada restaurant).
- Take the first right onto Sandholdt Road. Cross the bridge and turn right.
- MBARI is the large building on your left (7700 Sandholdt Road)