jaws and jellies - View this location on map  'even for those with high expectations, the artful exhibitions and high-tech displays at the monterey bay aquarium (831-648-4800, $19.95 for adults, $8.95 for ages 3 to 12) are likely to make a splash. dip a hand into the tidal pool display, above. stand-outs include the drifters gallery, which shows jellyfish of all kinds massive glowing, orange ones and multicolored versions as delicate and intricate as a faberg egg pulsing through electric blue tanks. the 'sharks: myth and mystery' exhibition is equally dramatic, with hammerhead sharks practically staring viewers in the eyes. to catch a glimpse of the new great white shark, make sure to go up the second level of the outer bay exhibitions, as it tends to stay near the top of the million-gallon tank. to avoid long lines, buy advance tickets through the web site (www.montereybayaquarium.org www.montereybayaquarium.org); most hotels also sell advance tickets to guests.'' New York Times 886 cannery row, Monterey, CA Cultural, Kids |