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The
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary extends from just north of the Golden
Gate in Marin County to Cambria in San Luis Obispo County, encompassing
300 miles of shoreline and 5,322 square miles of ocean. It is home to numerous
mammals, seabirds, fish, invertebrates, and plants, in a remarkably productive
coastal environment. The Sanctuary is also home to some of the best diving
in northern and central California. Divers can experience kelp forests,
rocky reefs, shale beds, deep reefs, pinnicles,wharf pilings, eelgrass beds,
and sandy flats all in relatively close proximity.
The following
map highlights some of the common shore access diving areas on the Monterey
Peninsula, a popular and world-class dive area. There are many other excellent
dive locations on the Monterey Peninsula (accessble by boat) or in other
areas of the Sanctuary, but at this time, we have only identified the
safest and most easily accessible sites. Regardless of where you plan
to dive, please consult a more detailed dive guide and map in the area
you intend to dive. They are available from your local
dive shop. Have a safe and enjoyable dive!
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