Monterey Bay Aquarium Exclusive Behind the Scenes Tour Exclusive Behind The Scenes Tour. You and up to 3 Guests will be guided behind the scenes by Monterey Aquarium Marine Biologist, Animal Collector and Senior Aquarist, Kevin Lewand. If you have a budding Marine Biologist at home, you won't want to pass this opportunity!! Your private tour will be scheduled at a mutually agreed upon time. If you're patient and flexible with your planning, you'll be paid off with an opportunity of a lifetime to hear about all these exciting trips firsthand from the inner working of the aquarium!

Plus a Complimentary One Night Stay in a Portola Room based on Availability, at the Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay. Set against the backdrop of Monterey Bay, the four diamond Silver Leed Ed certified Portola Hotel & Spa is one of California's premier family friendly destinations offering newly remodeled residential style guestrooms and suites. Park the car and enjoy walk or bike ride on our famous scenic bike path, voted by USA Today as one of the "Top 10 coast bike paths in the US" stroll down to Fisherman's Wharf, Cannery Row or walk on one of Monterey's endless beaches.