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Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Pacific Grove

The top 5 dive and snorkel sites in Pacific Grove, ranked by diver reviews, with maps and photos. Read the Pacific Grove guide

dive sites
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Nearby areasMonterey8Pacific Grove8Carmel-by-the-Sea5Del Monte Forest3Carmel Highlands3Plaskett2Lucia1
5 sites, ranked by diver reviews
Point Pinos (Sewer Plant Beach)1

Point Pinos (Sewer Plant Beach)

5.0(2 reviews)California North, USA West

This site is as close to Gorilla diving as you get in Monterey. Rocky entry, ocean currents, kelp beds, surf and breakers are your obstacles. Do not dive unless you have ideal conditions. Double check your dive plan with a local dive shop or guide. Once you've navigated the gauntlet, you'll be rewarded with nudibranches, starfish, anemones, and a variety of fish life. In Monterey, heading West on Del Monte, bear right onto Lighthouse Ave, then bear right onto Foam St. Make a right onto David Ave, then a left onto Ocean View Blvd. Continue past Lover's Point Park, and about 1 mile beyond, past Asilomar Blvd, you'll see the water treatment plant on your left and the beach on your right.

AdvancedShore entry
Coral Street Beach2

Coral Street Beach

4.6(13 reviews)California North, USA West

Coral Street can be a technical dive if the conditions aren't just right. The kelp growth in August and September can be daunting, and the currents can catch you by surprise. Plan this dive with a dive shop, and take a buddy with you who has been here before. Do take your camera, as the macro life is spectacular! Entry can be tricky at low tide, with exposed shallow rocks and abundance of kelp and sea grasses. Once in deeper water you will find a large kelp forest fringing sand channels and walls and pinnacles. Look for remnants of John Denver's airplane. In Monterey, heading West on Del Monte, bear right onto Lighthouse Ave, then bear right onto Foam St. Make a right onto David Ave, then a left onto Ocean View Blvd. Continue past Lover's Point Park, and about 1/2 mile beyond, you'll find the Ocean View and Coral Street intersection.

BeginnerMax depth 40 ftShore entry
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Lover's Point

2.0(3 reviews)USA, California, Monterrey

Lover's Point is also known as Lovers Point.

BeginnerShore entry
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Eric's Pinnacle

No reviews yetUSA, California, Monterrey

"Eric's Pinnacle" begins at -20m and goes up to -10m. Great for marine life - crabs, anemones, invertebrates etc. A nice place to dive for beginners and advanced divers. By boat from Monterey Marina

BeginnerMax depth 32.8 ftBoat entry
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Ballbuster

No reviews yetUSA, California, Monterrey

Very nice dive with a lot of marine life. North of Monterey, in the bay.

AdvancedMax depth 111.5 ftBoat entry
Snorkeling & Scuba Map of Pacific Grove: numbered map of the top 5 dive and snorkel sites, with ratings
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Pacific Grove diving guide

Ready to check out the best sites in Pacific Grove for scuba diving, snorkeling, shore diving, free diving or other ocean activities? Zentacle has 5 dive sites, snorkel spots, beaches, and more. Discover hand-curated maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best dive and snorkel sites in Pacific Grove?

Based on Zentacle reviews, the top-rated sites in Pacific Grove are Point Pinos (Sewer Plant Beach) (5.0 from 2 reviews), Coral Street Beach (4.6 from 13 reviews) and Lover's Point (2.0 from 3 reviews).

Where is the best snorkeling for beginners in Pacific Grove?

The top-rated beginner sites are Coral Street Beach (4.6 from 13 reviews) and Lover's Point (2.0 from 3 reviews).

Where can I shore dive in Pacific Grove?

Point Pinos (Sewer Plant Beach), Coral Street Beach and Lover's Point are the top-rated sites you can enter from shore.

What is the best advanced dive in Pacific Grove?

Point Pinos (Sewer Plant Beach) (5.0 from 2 reviews).