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Monterey Scuba Diving Highlights

By Travel Expert: Ludmilla Alexander
  • Dive in Monterey, rated "the best beach dive in the U.S." by Scuba Diving Magazine.
  • Spread out in 5,300 square miles of water at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary—more than 65,000 divers visit the site each year.
  • See up to 60 feet when visibility peaks.
  • Hit popular dive locations such as Monastery Beach and Stillwater Cove in Carmel, Bluefish and Whaler's Coves at Point Lobos, and San Carlos and McAbee Beaches in Monterey.
  • Follow an underwater trail accessible by Bluefish and Whaler's Cove at Point Lobos.

Monterey Overview

45 miles S of Santa Cruz; 116 miles S of San Francisco; 335 miles N of Los Angeles

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Hotels

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Lone Oak Lodge
2221 N. Fremont Street
Monterey, CA
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Distance: 2.0 Miles
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L'Auberge Carmel
Monte Verde and 7th Avenue
Carmel, CA 93921
Hotel Class: 5 class stars
Distance: 3.6 Miles
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The Inn at Spanish Bay
2700 17-Mile Drive
Pebble Beach, CA
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Distance: 2.8 Miles
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Carmel Beach
Ocean Avenue
Carmel, California
Distance: 3.7 Miles (from destination center)
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Point Lobos State Reserve
Carmel, California
Distance: 9.4 Miles (from destination center)
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Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery Row
Monterey, California Map
Distance: 1.3 Miles (from destination center)
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Monterey Vacation Rentals

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1 Bedroom VACATION HOME in MONTEREY, CA 93944
Bedrooms: 1 Bathrooms: 1 Sleeps: 4
Amenities: DVD Player, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Freezer, Internet Access, Laundry, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, TV
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1 Bedroom VACATION HOME in MONTEREY, CA 93944
Bedrooms: 1 Bathrooms: 1 Sleeps: 2
Amenities: CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Freezer, Hot Tub, Jacuzzi, Laundry, Microwave, Oceanfront, Oven, Refrigerator, Stereo, Swimming Pool, TV
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1 Bedroom VACATION HOME in MONTEREY, CA 93944
Bedrooms: 1 Bathrooms: 1 Sleeps: 2
Amenities: BBQ, Cable/Satellite TV, DVD Player, Dishes, Dishwasher, Freezer, Hot Tub, Jacuzzi, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Swimming Pool, TV, Utensils, VCR
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