Monterey Bay Ocean View Cam

A Window on the Sanctuary

Set on the central California coast, this live webcam looks out from the Monterey Bay Aquarium across the sheltered waters of Monterey Bay. Surf breaks endlessly over a cluster of rugged offshore rocks where seabirds gather, offering a captivating front-row seat to one of the richest marine habitats on the continent.

Wildlife of the Bay

The bay forms part of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, a federally protected marine area teeming with life. Watch for cormorants perched on the rocks with wings outstretched, while elusive harbor seals and kelp-wrapped sea otters drift across the swell just offshore.

The Cannery Row Setting

The aquarium sits along Cannery Row in Monterey, a historic stretch of waterfront famed for its sardine canneries and timeless coastal character. The cam captures the meeting of restless Pacific waters and the rocky shoreline that defines this celebrated corner of the bay.