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Double-reef shore dive with a wide sand channel and coral arches.
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Angel City is a shore-access double-reef site on Bonaire's leeward coast, known for a broad sand channel between two reef lines and coral formations that create arches, overhangs, and swim-through style passages. The dive starts from an easy beach approach, then follows healthy reef structure with enough variety to reward relaxed navigation, photography, and a slow return along the shallower reef.
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Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 18m
Depth Note
Starts after a flat section around 5 m, with the first reef around 18 m and a second rift around 9 m.
Best Season
Year-round, with Bonaire's leeward coast usually offering the calmest and clearest conditions outside periods of stronger wind or swell.
Typical Conditions
Usually calm leeward-coast water with good visibility, light current, and straightforward shore access, but the double-reef layout can make navigation less intuitive than nearby one-line reef sites.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Sharks and rays may be present; maintain appropriate distance and situational awareness.
Access Restrictions
Carry a valid Bonaire National Marine Park nature fee/tag, and complete the island's required diver orientation before independent diving.
Legal Notes
Angel City is within Bonaire National Marine Park, so marine-park rules and the current nature-fee requirements apply before diving or snorkeling.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A reef dive profile that begins shallow and includes a drop to about 18 m before returning shallower to around 9 m.
Snorkeling
The shallow inner reef and clear water make Angel City a workable snorkel stop in calm conditions, especially for reef fish and coral viewing close to shore.
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Directional shelter context for incoming swell.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
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Research Sources
Site logistics, visibility baseline, current wording, reef description.
Marine life list, suitability, site character.
Bonaire National Marine Park nature fee requirement.
Shore access, coral formations, practical dive profile.
Site overview, double reef layout, marine life, snorkeling suitability.
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