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

We dove 1/1/2016 and were very lucky to drive up and see only ankle high waves. very enjoyable dive, lots to see within a short swim from shore. Start on the North side of the beach swim on the south side of kelp. swim out on the side of the kelp. We did two dives one where we swam out a long ways, and the second we started about 75' from the beach. Both dives provided tons of fish and small stuff to explore.  Will have to experience it when there is surf.

Tomas Grim's Dive Log

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