Carmel Point

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Carmel Point can be a difficult dive if the conditions are not perfect. For the best diving, you will need to swim for the point where current and swells could greet you. Plan your dive with someone experienced.

Directions: Carmel Point is located at the Southern end of the Carmel Beach City Park, which lines the whole city front. From Highway 1, take Ocean Ave. West to sea. Turn left on Scenic Road, and continue to the end of the beach.

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01/15/2004 Jesse Rorabaugh (Avg: 2.94 Review) - This was not a great dive. I have heard that because of the rough conditions here spear fishing can be good. I did not find that to be the case however. All I saw were a few kelp, blue rockfish and perch. However I hurt my ear pretty early on, and may have just missed all the lingcod on the bottom. If conditions are good maybe this would be a fun dive. Even then though I would rather be at Coral Street, or Carmel River beach. Also just to try to clear up confusion I have heard this site called 'the copper roof house' referring to a large mansion nearby.

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Parking
Map Sat
GPS: CN2001
N36°32.7627'
W121°55.7308'

There is usually parking next to the trail head on Scenic Road.

Overview

Glance over the edge to take in the wide expanse of beach, and the rocky point. For you dog owners, the entire beach is off-leash-- very unusual for California-- which is largely due to the efforts of Doris Day and Friends.

Trail Head
Map Sat
GPS: CN2003
N36°32.7354'
W121°55.7557'

It's a short hike down the stairs, and another 100 yards to the entry.

Entry
Map Sat
GPS: CN2004
N36°32.7479'
W121°55.8450'

This is an unusually calm day. Neptune must have been in a good mood!

Last Verification: July, 2001

Diver Averages for Carmel Point (1=worst, 5=best)

Average Site Condition
Ease of Shore Entry:	2.00
Bottom Conditions:	3.00
Reef Conditions:	3.00
Animal Life:	3.00
Plant Life:	4.00
Facilities:	2.00
Solitude:	3.00
Roads:	3.00
*Site Average:	2.94

Average Enjoyment Level
Snorkel:	3.00
Beginner Scuba:	3.00
Intermediate Scuba:	4.00
Advanced Scuba:	4.00
Night diving Scuba:	3.00

Number of reviews for this site: 1

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Carmel Point

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Dive Site Links: (If you have a relevant link for Carmel Point, please write us here.)
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