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Carmel by the Sea
California, United States7 dive sites
About This Area
Carmel by the Sea encompasses the stunning 17-Mile Drive, Pebble Beach, and the world-renowned Point Lobos State Natural Reserve. This coastline offers some of California's most dramatic underwater scenery with granite pinnacles, lush kelp forests, and exceptional marine biodiversity. The area is known for challenging entries but rewards divers with pristine conditions and abundant wildlife.
Features
- •World-class diving at Point Lobos State Reserve
- •Dramatic granite reef formations
- •Dense kelp forests with rich marine life
- •Sea otters, harbor seals, and nudibranchs
- •Historic 17-Mile Drive coastline access
Diving Tips
- •Water temperatures range from 48-58°F, requiring a 7mm wetsuit or drysuit
- •Point Lobos requires advance reservations and has limited daily dive permits
- •Most entries are rocky and can be challenging in swell
- •Best visibility during fall and winter months
- •Check conditions carefully as sites are more exposed than Monterey Harbor
Map Area Overview
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