Malaga Cove

Easily accessible beginner shore dive with a kelp forest.

Shore Access
10m Avg Depth
15m Max Depth

About this dive site

Malaga Cove is a popular and accessible dive site, often recommended for new divers. It’s located near the beach and features easy access. Parking is available, but check permitted hours beforehand. Divers can enter the water via either a rocky entry (for a shorter swim to kelp) or a sandy entry (which results in a longer swim). There are no facilities at this location. The site offers a straightforward dive experience, making it ideal for beginners.

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

shore divekelp forestbeginner friendlymacro photographyrocky reeftraining site

Marine Life

GaribaldiCalifornia sheepheadkelp basshorn sharkmoray eelspiny lobsternudibranchsbat rayoctopus

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Beginner

Easy shore access and straightforward navigation make it ideal for new divers.

Hazards:
surf entryboat trafficvariable visibility
Current Strength:

Mild

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