California

Dive Sites

Stillwater Cove

Stillwater Cove

⭐ 4.5 (2)
Salt Point State Marine Conservation Area
Sheltered California cove with lush kelp forests and seals.
All levels
Abalone Cove

Abalone Cove

⭐ 4.0 (1)
Abalone Cove State Marine Conservation Area
Classic California shore dive with lush kelp and macro life.
Intermediate
Ballbuster 100 Feet

Ballbuster 100 Feet

⭐ 4.0 (1)
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
Deep pinnacle covered in vibrant invertebrate life off California.
🚤 Boat Advanced
Breakwater / San Carlos Beach

Breakwater / San Carlos Beach

⭐ 4.0 (1)
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
Sheltered, accessible shore dive for all experience levels.
👣 Shore All levels
Butterfly House

Butterfly House

⭐ 4.0 (1)
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
Kelp forests on granite pinnacles in iconic Carmel Bay.
🚤 Boat intermediate/advanced
Carmel River State Beach

Carmel River State Beach

⭐ 4.0 (1)
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
Classic California shore dive with lush kelp and wildlife.
👣 Shore intermediate