Monterey’s McAbee Pinnacle Directly out from McAbee beach in Monterey there are two dive sites. The site that is close to shore is…Bruce SudweeksJuly 11, 2022
Strawberry Fields Forever: Carmel Bay’s Outer Pinnacles If the Beatles discovered this month’s dive spotlight site it would have been named “Strawberry Fields Forever.” However, the local…Bruce SudweeksJuly 11, 2022
Exploring Carmel’s Bluefish Cove by Kayak Bluefish Cove, located within Point Lobos State Park, is one of the diving gems of the Monterey Bay region. It’s…Bruce SudweeksJuly 7, 2022
A Monterey Marvel: Metridium Mountain At-A-Glance Skill Level: Beginner or better Location: Offshore of Hopkins Marine Station in Pacific Grove at 36° 37.327’ N, 121°…Bruce WatkinsFebruary 27, 2019
A “Dream House” Dive: Copper Roof Houses Skill Level: Beginners should buddy with more advanced divers; otherwise it is an intermediate to advanced site depending on wave…Bruce WatkinsDecember 5, 2018
A Great Escape: Carmel River State Beach The early Spanish explorers put many of the names on the map, and this spot is no exception. Our Lady…Bruce WatkinsNovember 7, 2018
Monterey’s Iconic Dive Site: The Breakwater At-A-Glance Skill Level: Beginner or better. Location: The Breakwater is located at the intersection of Cannery Row and Foam Street…Bruce WatkinsOctober 22, 2018
Monterey’s Accidental Dive Site: Municipal Wharf II ‘What is the best dive in Monterey Bay? What is best? Best for photography? Easiest entry? Most diverse marine life?…Bruce WatkinsSeptember 24, 2018
“Nobody Here But Us Otters”: Scuba Solitude at Monterey’s Otter Cove Monterey County has an incredible variety of dive sites, and nearly every public access point offers up a great dive.…Bruce WatkinsJuly 5, 2018
Picking Favorites: North Monastery Beach Last summer a clerk at one of my local dive shops engaged me in conservation. After exchanging a few pleasantries…Bruce WatkinsJune 10, 2018