Lover's Point is the perfect park for divers and non-divers.  The small cove above is great for kids, and the cove just beyond in the background is better suited to divers.  There are restrictions to diving: you can only dive April to September, weekday mornings before 11:30.  Check with a local dive shop for the current restrictions-- they may change from time to time. There are 3 different entry points (at the bottom of each set of stairs) called Lovers 1, Lovers 2, and Lovers 3. Lovers 3 is a bit more advanced, while Lovers 1 and 2 present easier entries/exits

In Monterey, heading West on Del Monte, bear right onto Lighthouse Ave, then bear right onto Foam St.  Make a right onto David Ave, then a left onto Ocean View Blvd.  After you pass the Park on your right, bear right and continue toward the ocean to drop off your gear.

Lovers Point

The other reviews addressed Lover's COVE.  The Point dive is around the corner and is much better for the immediate+.  Walk down the steep steps to the rocky beach, head straight out (note the rock formations for the return).  Once you're out to 20ft or so, drop down and take a 10 degree heading. Hop from kelp paddy to next till huge rock formation at 45-50' with a valley down the middle.  Fun night dive.  Vis can be very silty if the wave action is up.  Thornback and bat rays often seen here.

Jason O'Rourke's Dive Log

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