Santa Monica Rock

Santa Monica Rock is a pinnacle which rises from just under 100 feet to just 20 feet below the surface in otherwise open waters. It is teeming with life and is approximately an acre in total size. The top of the pinnacle varies in height, and lots of valleys, ridges and ledges give lots of areas to explore. Because the dive is in an are of open sea, strong waves mean that the site can only be dived in calm conditions. The reef is in superb condition and supports a wide array of marine life: sharks, moray eels, lobster, turtle, grouper and others. By boat only. Dive site is approximately 1.5 miles southeast of the tip of Norman Island, a few minutes boat ride from The Bight (the popular mooring area on Norman Island), or about half an hour by boat from Road Town. Like all BVI dive sites, there is a mooring ball placed by the National Parks to tie up to. Santa Monica Rock is also known as Santa Monica.