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19SUR -- [View this location only]
Region: GPS Coords
Access: Level:
Access Information:
Terrain: Avg Depth: 0
Max Depth: 0 Min Depth: 0
Trip Reports: View trip reports for 19SUR
 
20SUR -- [View this location only]
Region: GPS Coords
Access: Level:
Access Information:
Terrain: Avg Depth: 0
Max Depth: 0 Min Depth: 0
Trip Reports: View trip reports for 20SUR
 
Alan's Arch -- [View this location only]
Region: BigSur GPS Coords
Access: Boat Level: Intermediate
Access Information: Off Yankee Point, near PTP. Boat only.
Terrain: Pinnacle,Kelp,Reef Avg Depth: 90
Max Depth: 140 Min Depth: 70
Trip Reports: View trip reports for Alan's Arch
 
This site is also known as Arc de Triomphe. It is named for the beautiful arch/swim-through in the pinnacle. The Arch proper has some hydrocoral, dense corynactis cover and usually features excellent visibility. Pelagic animals like this salp chain are frequently seen here. (Warning large file). Other fairly common visitors include Mola molas and large schools of blue rockfish.

To the west of the arch there is a sheer wall dropping to 140 feet with gorgonians and encrusting sponges.
Alan's High Spot -- [View this location only]
Region: GPS Coords
Access: Boat Level: Advanced
Access Information:
Terrain: Pinnacle Avg Depth: 80
Max Depth: 150 Min Depth: 65
Trip Reports: View trip reports for Alan's High Spot
 
Alan's High Spot is a small pinnacle near Noonday Rock north of the Farallon Islands. It is absolutely covered in Corynactis, sponges, scallops and other invertebrate life.
Albion -- [View this location only]
Region: Monterey GPS Coords
Access: Boat Level: Intermediate
Access Information:
Terrain: Wreck Avg Depth: 180
Max Depth: 190 Min Depth: 160
Trip Reports: View trip reports for Albion
 
The Albion was a 70 foot yacht that was accidentally sunk in about 2005.
Aquarium -- [View this location only]
Region: Monterey GPS Coords
Access: Boat,Kayak Level: Beginner
Access Information: Boat or kayak access only. Distance from shore is fairly short, but there is no public entry point.
Terrain: Rocky/Boulder Field,Sand,Kelp Avg Depth: 40
Max Depth: 50 Min Depth: 25
Trip Reports: View trip reports for Aquarium
 
Large general area covering the whole front of the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Shallow rocky reef with sand channels and during summer months heavy kelp. Typical Monterey Bay invertebrate life with surfperch, senoritas and other nearshore fish. Frequent harbor seal sightings. Aquarium intake pipes are marked with large yellow buoys.
Aumentos -- [View this location only]
Region: Monterey GPS Coords
Access: Boat,Beach Scooter Level: Intermediate
Access Information: Would be a long scooter run, but possible on a long body. Otherwise, need a charter boat.
Terrain: Pinnacle,Rocky/Boulder Field,Kelp Avg Depth: 70
Max Depth: 85 Min Depth: 40
Trip Reports: View trip reports for Aumentos
 
Nice big rocky area, so when the swells kick up, you don't get quite as much of a sand-storm as you might at places like Eric's Pinnacle.

For more information, check out the review in CDN.
Ballbuster -- [View this location only]
Region: Monterey GPS Coords
Access: Boat Level: Intermediate,Advanced
Access Information:
Terrain: Pinnacle,Rocky/Boulder Field Avg Depth: 85
Max Depth: 110 Min Depth: 70
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Trip Reports: View trip reports for Ballbuster
 
Very colorful, fairly steep pinnacle structure with dense Corynactis and sponge cover. Far off Pt Pinos, heavy boat traffic, subject to currents. Large boulder fields extend out. Named by Ed Cooper for the plentiful lead cannonballs caught on to the reef off the tackle of salmon fishermen.
Big Sur Pinnacle -- [View this location only]
Region: BigSur GPS Coords
Access: Boat Level: Advanced
Access Information:
Terrain: Pinnacle Avg Depth: 160
Max Depth: 175 Min Depth: 120
Trip Reports: View trip reports for Big Sur Pinnacle
 
Pinnacle covered with hydrocoral and strawberry annenomes.
Bluefish Cove -- [View this location only]
Region: Carmel GPS Coords
Access: Boat Level: Intermediate
Access Information: From inside Lobos Park only.
Terrain: Pinnacle,Reef Avg Depth: 0
Max Depth: 0 Min Depth: 0
Trip Reports: View trip reports for Bluefish Cove
 
Bluefish Pinnacle -- [View this location only]
Region: Carmel GPS Coords To follow
Access: Boat,Beach Scooter Level: Intermediate
Access Information: Use GPS or follow underwater topography if scootering. You must enter through Pt. Lobos as it is in the park.
Terrain: Pinnacle Avg Depth: 100
Max Depth: 165 Min Depth: 60
Trip Reports: View trip reports for Bluefish Pinnacle
 
Bluefish Pinnacle is located withing the Pt. Lobos boundary, and like all sites within the park has lots of life. The pinnacle is well defined on about half way around, while the other side has a plateau around 70 fsw. The top is at 40 fsw, and it sits in the sand at about 165 fsw.
Boot & Rally -- [View this location only]
Region: GPS Coords
Access: Boat Level: Advanced
Access Information:
Terrain: Avg Depth: 0
Max Depth: 0 Min Depth: 0
Trip Reports: View trip reports for Boot & Rally
 
Breakwater -- [View this location only]
Region: Monterey GPS Coords
Access: Beach Level: Beginner
Access Information: Easy entry
Terrain: Rocky/Boulder Field,Sand,Kelp Avg Depth: 30
Max Depth: 60 Min Depth: 0
Trip Reports: View trip reports for Breakwater
 
This is probably the most widely-used training site in monterey and carmel. Parking is relatively plentiful, though can get difficult during the summer before noon (after noon you can park in the trailer spots, which opens things up a bunch).

The entry is pretty easy, with a nice even sand beach and surf-zone. This area is fairly well-protected from most of the prevailing swells and winds.

A long rock wall provides plenty of areas for sea life to make homes. If you kick out to the end of the rock wall you will almost always be greeted by several sea lions.

This area is a particularly nice area for night diving. Octopi are plentiful, and a common site is Rainbow Nudibranchs (Dendronotus iris) eating the tube anemones.

For more information, check out the review in CDN.
Butterfly House -- [View this location only]
Region: Carmel GPS Coords
Access: Beach,Boat Level: Intermediate
Access Information:
Terrain: Rocky/Boulder Field,Kelp,Reef Avg Depth: 40
Max Depth: 60 Min Depth: 10
Trip Reports: View trip reports for Butterfly House
 
For more information, check out the review in CDN.
Butterfly Outer -- [View this location only]
Region: Carmel GPS Coords
Access: Boat,Beach Scooter Level: Intermediate,Advanced
Access Information:
Terrain: Pinnacle,Rocky/Boulder Field,Kelp Avg Depth: 70
Max Depth: 90 Min Depth: 50
Trip Reports: View trip reports for Butterfly Outer
 
Outer Butterfly House is an area that is fairly large, and extends outside the kelp belds of Butterfly House from the B.H. cove on north to the corner of Copper Roof House.

Area has some of the better hydrocoral in Carmel Bay, with nice canyons running SE-NW.

For more information, check out the review in CDN.
Carmel Meadows -- [View this location only]
Region: Carmel GPS Coords
Access: Beach Level: Intermediate
Access Information: Divers should turn west from Hwy. 1 onto Ribera Road. Ribera Road intersects with Highway 1 between the Crossroads and Monastery Beach. Parking is available at the intersection of Ribera Road and Cuesta Way in Carmel. There is limited parking and divers must hike down 80 steps on a well-maintained stairway of railroad ties. Enter off the beach near the rocks to the right or left.
Terrain: Rocky/Boulder Field,Sand,Kelp Avg Depth: 40
Max Depth: 200 Min Depth: 20
Trip Reports: View trip reports for Carmel Meadows
 
The stairs here are the killer part of diving here. Don't even consider doing it in doubles, and consider staging your gear on the beach. This area is often pretty exposed so entries/exits can be tough. Beautiful area.

For more information, check out the review in CDN.
Carmel River Beach -- [View this location only]
Region: Carmel GPS Coords
Access: Beach Level: Intermediate
Access Information:
Terrain: Rocky/Boulder Field,Sand,Kelp Avg Depth: 35
Max Depth: 50 Min Depth: 20
Trip Reports: View trip reports for Carmel River Beach
 
Be careful not to cut into the kelp bed area too soon, as it's really shallow with dense kelp. If there's any swell it can get dangerous. Also watch for long-shore currents that can take you down the beach a ways.

For more information, check out the review in CDN.
Castle House -- [View this location only]
Region: Carmel GPS Coords
Access: Boat Level: Intermediate,Advanced
Access Information:
Terrain: Rocky/Boulder Field,Kelp,Reef Avg Depth: 50
Max Depth: 70 Min Depth: 20
Trip Reports: View trip reports for Castle House
 
For more information, check out the review in CDN.
Castle Rock -- [View this location only]
Region: BigSur GPS Coords
Access: Boat Level:
Access Information:
Terrain: Reef Avg Depth: 90
Max Depth: 150 Min Depth: 70
Trip Reports: View trip reports for Castle Rock
 
A long reef/wall as you head south the reef slowly deepens. At the bottom of the wall are numerous overhangs and outcroppings.
Cathedrals (a.k.a. Pinnacles) -- [View this location only]
Region: Carmel GPS Coords 36 33.557
121 57.078
Access: Boat Level: Beginner,Intermediate
Access Information:
Terrain: Rocky/Boulder Field,Kelp,Reef Avg Depth: 70
Max Depth: 90 Min Depth: 40
Trip Reports: View trip reports for Cathedrals (a.k.a. Pinnacles)
 
For more information, check out the review in CDN.
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