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Monterey Bay

Kelp forests, cold-water critters, and whale seasons on California's iconic bay

Updated Dec 13, 2025 • 17 sources

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Featured dive spots for Monterey Bay

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Aumentos Pinnacle dive spot

Aumentos Pinnacle

PinnacleWall

Offshore Monterey pinnacle with granite walls and exposed conditions.

Visibility8 m
AccessChallenging entry effort
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
CrowdVery quiet
CurrentModerate current
SurgeModerate surge
Breakwater Cove dive spot

Breakwater Cove

Reef

Protected Monterey training shore dive with easy entry and busy breakwater life.

Visibility5 m
AccessSimple entry
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CrowdVery crowded
CurrentNo current
SurgeLight surge
Copper Roof House dive spot

Copper Roof House

Kelp ForestReef

Carmel Beach shore dive with kelp and rocky reef

Visibility10 m
AccessSimple entry
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CrowdModerate
CurrentLight current
SurgeStrong surge
Coral Street dive spot

Coral Street

Kelp Forest

Pacific Grove shore dive with kelp and macro life.

Visibility6 m
AccessModerate entry effort
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
CurrentStrong current
SurgeStrong surge
Del Monte Beach dive spot

Del Monte Beach

Reef

Easy Monterey shore dive with sand, eelgrass, and macro life.

Visibility3 m
AccessEasy entry
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesExcellent facilities
CrowdModerate
Lovers Point dive spot

Lovers Point

PinnacleReef

Protected Monterey shore dive with sandy entry and rocky ridges.

Visibility6 m
AccessSimple entry
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentNo current