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Stillwater Cove
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Stillwater cove is recognized for its relatively undisturbed marine environment. Due to the sensitivity of this habitat, only 10 divers a day are allowed access. Sorry, there is no night diving. To make reservations for both diving and parking, call 831-625-8507 or 625-5835 up to two weeks in advance.
Directions: Located in the heart of Pebble Beach, the drive here is worth the effort, even if you are not going to dive! Drive South of Carmel on Highway 1 to Ocean Ave. Take Ocean Ave West and turn right on San Antonio Ave. Wind your way North until you find yourself on Carmel Way. You will soon intersect with the famous 17 Mile Drive. A gate guard will welcome you and relieve you of some money for the privilege of hobnobbing with the Rich and Famous. Travel North West for about 1 mile, and turn left on Palmero Way. Travel approximately 1/2 mile and then make a left on to Cypress Drive for about 1/8 of a mile which ends at Stillwater Cove.
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10/23/2006 Josh Tiumalu (Avg: 3.59 Review) - If you are looking for some big abalone and are able to dive deep, this is the place you want to be! Shallow dives are also very nice and will easily produce your limit of abalone. There is a lot of marine life here, so bring your gun. Tank Diving is also fun, as the cove gets fairly deep in the middle and has a lot to look at!
08/26/2005 Kendall Roberg (Avg: 3.92 Review) - This place is beautiful. This is a wonderful beach with great views of the golf course (I even found 7 golf balls). I saw lots of harbor seals, which were very friendly underwater. They would slowly approach and eventually be right next to your mask underwater. While swimming back in on the surface, one even popped its head up between my fins! You will have to pay at the entry gate ($8.50 when we went) but it is worth it. They allow you to drop your gear off next to the pier and the staircase down to the beach is a great place to gear up. Visibility was okay but I am sure it gets crystal clear here sometimes. I found an underwater channel that I followed out and it was nice. This is where I saw the most fish and also the harbor seals.
07/18/2005 Stan Watt (Avg: 4.09 Review) - Interesting site. Calm with granite formations (cuts, shallow canyons) and kelp. Very pleasant dive from shore or from a boat out of Monterey Harbor.
05/10/2005 Michael Peth DM (Avg: 3.91 Review) - While spear fishing can be good, note that this is part of the Monterey Bay marine reserve so make sure you know the regs. Also, diving must end by late afternoon due to the regulations of Pebble Beach (which is okay as the wind usually whips up).
08/23/2002 Dennis Chamberlain (Avg: 3.66 Review) - This is a BEAUTIFUL place, smack in the middle of Pebble Beach at their Beach Clubhouse. There is a dock for putting in your Zodiac, and a ramp for walking to the water (with Kayak, etc.) You'll need one or the other; it's way too far to swim to where you'll want to dive. There is a reservation system for the 10 parking spaces allotted for shore access, and they ask that you check in and out at the pool desk. There are free restrooms with hot showers provided! This is a HOT area for freediving/spearfishing. Very shallow until you get quite a ways out to the outside area of the cove, where spectacular diving can be had.
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| Entrance
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GPS: CN1901
N36°34.1650'
W121°56.7957'
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After traveling on Palmero for 1/2 mile, turn left on Cypress Drive and continue until you reach the water.
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| Parking
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GPS: CN1902
N36°34.0192'
W121°56.5844'
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Reserved parking is limited to 6 spaces.
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| Trail Head
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GPS: CN1903
N36°34.0047'
W121°56.5749'
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They make it too easy!
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| Entry
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GPS: CN1904
N36°33.9941'
W121°56.5746'
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The rocky point and kelp are just a short distance away. Some prefer to launch a kayak from here to explore further out.
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Note the extensive restrictions.
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Last Verification: July, 2001
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