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Copper Roof House

Carmel By The Sea, California, United States
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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Intermediate

Classic California kelp forest dive with dramatic rocky topography.

Boat Access
18m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site features the iconic Northern California underwater landscape of towering kelp forests growing on a dramatic rocky reef. Divers can explore canyons and pinnacles to find a high density of rockfish, invertebrates, and playful sea lions.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Good Viz
Famousness Famous

Plan Your Visit

wall divewhale

Marine Life

Kelp rockfishlingcodcabezonnudibranchsCalifornia sea lionharbor sealsunflower sea stargiant green anemonegiant kelpfish

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Intermediate

Requires cold water experience and good buoyancy for potential surge.

Hazards:
currentdepthboat traffic
Current Strength:

Variable

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