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Abalone Cove

Palos Verdes, California, United States
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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Intermediate

Classic California shore dive with lush kelp and macro life.

- Access
12m Avg Depth
18m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is a classic Southern California shore dive known for its beautiful kelp forests and extensive rocky reefs. The site is a marine conservation area, rewarding a strenuous entry with a vibrant underwater ecosystem rich in macro life like nudibranchs, crabs, and octopus.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Fair
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Very Good
Water Visibility Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

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Marine Life

garibaldikelp basscalifornia sheepsheadhorn sharkmoray eeloctopuslobsternudibranchssea stars

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Intermediate

Strenuous hike and surface swim required; potential for surge.

Hazards:
strenuous entry/exitlong surface swimslippery rockssurge
Current Strength:

Mild

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