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Leo Carrillo

Malibu, California, United States
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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Beginner/Intermediate

Classic California shore dive with lush kelp forests.

Shore Access
9m Avg Depth
15m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site features a quintessential Southern California experience with lush kelp forests, rocky reefs, and interesting topography like swim-throughs and canyons. It is highly accessible as a shore dive, offering a rich marine ecosystem just a short swim from the beach. The dramatic underwater kelp and rock structures make it a favorite for local photographers.

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Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

shore divekelp forestrocky reefmacro photographybeginner friendlysea lionswim-throughwide angle

Marine Life

garibaldicalifornia sheepheadkelp bassrockfishcabezonmoray eelspiny lobsternudibranchsea lionharbor sealbat rayhorn shark

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Beginner/Intermediate

Shallow dive profile, but surf entry can be challenging.

Hazards:
surf entrysurgeentanglement
Current Strength:

Mild

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 20.3°C

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