
San Carlos Beach
Easy shore dive with walls, pipes, and abundant macro life.
Shore Access
12m Avg Depth
18m Max Depth
Plan Your Visit
Marine Life
Sea lionOctopusNudibranchRock FishMetridium anemoneKelpCrabStarfish
Things to Note
Difficulty:
All levels
Shallow depth, easy shore access, and generally calm, protected conditions make it ideal for all experience levels.
Hazards:
boat trafficcold watervariable visibility
Current Strength:
Mild
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