This is an easy-access site toward the Southern end of Carmel River State Beach.  Come here when the main beach, just to the South, is packed.  Because this shoreline is wide open to the Pacific swells, you should consider yourself an advanced diver before negotiating the entry. Head South on Highway 1 out of Carmel.  Just as you start to see the first roadside beach, you're there!

Monastery Beach North

Photographer - Sunday, 09-20-2009.  I Stopped here with my family en route to Big Sur.  Big Disappointment, the entire area seemed to be fogged in all the way to Big Sur, so didn't make for too good a day for pictures. Having friends who just lost their son (A Certified Master Diver) while Scuba Diving, I was watching people on the beach near the water while getting a few pics.  Would not had even suggested anyone go in the water, though a few seem to be 'testing' it.

Rob from Santa Clara's Dive Log

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