Monterey State Beach (also called Del Monte, named after the adjacent road) is a perfect place for new divers.  Restrooms, showers, and picnic areas make this a great place to spend the day.  You may want to dive this site on a weekday, or arrive very early on a weekend.  The parking can be almost impossible otherwise.  Be prepared to spot octopus and flounder!

From Highway 1 in Monterey, take the Camino Aguajito exit North.  You'll see the Park at the intersection of Del Monte Ave.

Monterey State Beach

Chose this site for its easy entry and to look for some halibut.  Did a long surface swim to the yellow buoy and descended into 25' with 5'-8' visibility. Made our way out to 45'. Saw a small sunken row boat at 42' about 150 yds east of the end of Wharf #2. Never saw any halibut of legal size.

Jeff Christensen's Dive Log

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