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Coral Street

Monterey, California, United States
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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All levels

Classic Monterey kelp forest with rich macro life.

Shore Access
12m Avg Depth
18m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is a classic Monterey Bay experience, featuring a lush giant kelp forest growing over a rocky reef. It is renowned for its incredible density of invertebrate life, including numerous species of nudibranchs, crabs, and anemones. The shallow, protected nature of the cove makes it a popular spot for both new and experienced divers.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

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Marine Life

kelp rockfishlingcodcabezonharbor sealsea ottergiant green anemonevarious nudibranchssheep crab

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Protected cove suitable for training, but rich enough for experts.

Hazards:
surgecold waterboat trafficlow visibility
Current Strength:

Mild

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