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Mcabee

Monterey, California, United States
★ 4.0 (2 reviews)
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beginner

Easy, protected shore dive ideal for training and macro life.

Shore Access
9m Avg Depth
15m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is a popular training location in Monterey, known for its easy shore entry and protected cove. Divers can explore a sandy bottom, scattered rocky reefs, and the iconic California kelp forest, which hosts a variety of fish and macro life.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

shore divebeginner friendlymacro photographykelp forestcold waternudibranch

Marine Life

rockfishcabezonlingcodnudibranchscrabssea starsharbor sealssea otters

Things to Note

Difficulty:

beginner

Protected cove with a simple, sandy shore entry and shallow depths, perfect for new divers and courses.

Hazards:
boat trafficcold waterkelp entanglementvariable visibility
Current Strength:

Mild

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 18.1°C

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