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

I am new to diving and was taking my Advanced diving course. We swam out to the kelp line and dropped to about 25 feet. The visibility was about 20 to 30 feet and we went down to 93 feet, stayed on the wall for 5 minutes then started back to shore. There were lots to see. The entry and exit were very easy but do not be fooled as things can change very fast here. On our second dive we stayed on the south side of the cove because the wind and surf came up. This site has given me the excitement to explore others along the California coast.

Steven's Dive Log

@steven

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