This dive site offers a classic Monterey diving experience within a vibrant kelp forest. Divers can explore rocky reefs covered in colorful invertebrates and navigate through towering kelp stalks teeming with rockfish and seals.
Hidden Beach
Classic Monterey kelp forest dive with rich invertebrate life.
Boat Access
15m Avg Depth
25m Max Depth
About this dive site
DivingFreedivingSnorkeling
Plan Your Visit
kelp forestcold watersea lionmacro photographyrocky reefboat dive
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Cold water, potential surge, and boat access require experience.
Hazards:
cold watersurgeboat traffickelp entanglement
Current Strength:
Variable
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