Most visitors fly into Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) for the fastest arrival, or use a larger Bay Area airport (SJC, SFO, OAK) and drive down.

Driving notes:

Monterey and Pacific Grove are compact and walkable once you are based, but a car makes diving logistics much easier.
Big Sur day trips are best done early, and road conditions can change after storms.

If you are planning multiple dive days plus Point Lobos, budget extra time for parking and gear shuttling.

A rental car is strongly recommended for dive logistics: tanks, weights, and exposure protection are easier with a vehicle. Rideshare and taxis work within Monterey and Pacific Grove, but do not assume quick pickup for early-morning dive schedules.

Most visitors fly into Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) for the fastest arrival, or use a larger Bay Area airport (SJC, SFO, OAK) and drive down.

Driving notes:

Monterey and Pacific Grove are compact and walkable once you are based, but a car makes diving logistics much easier.
Big Sur day trips are best done early, and road conditions can change after storms.

If you are planning multiple dive days plus Point Lobos, budget extra time for parking and gear shuttling.

Monterey Bay

Plan your stay

Getting there

Getting around

Plan your stay

Getting there

Getting around