Santa Cruz is gaining a new attraction. The Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center is joining the historic Municipal Wharf and Beach Boardwalk attractions on the waterfront. This new center will be a great way for local residents and visitors to learn more about the Monterey Bay Marine Sanctuary. It will remind all of us that we are fortunate to have a national treasure in our own front yard.
The City Of Santa Cruz provided a ¾ acre lot right across from the wharf and the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries provided the construction funding for this amazing new visitor center that will feature state-of-the-art, interactive, interpretive exhibits. The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation is conducting a $3 million Capital Campaign to pay for the exhibits.
Please contribute generously!
The construction process will feature sustainable green design and construction methods. So, those of us living here in Santa Cruz will be able to enjoy watching this project even before the doors open to the public.