Plongée à Monterey Bay — United States
Monterey Bay is a mecca for macro photography and cold-water enthusiasts, offering dense kelp forests, flamboyant nudibranchs, and the chance to dive alongside sea otters in the wild. Shore access at sites like Breakwater and Lover's Point make this one of the most accessible cold-water dive destinations in the world. The Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row provide world-class topside activities between dives.
- Score
- 61.4
- Visibilité
- 3–18m
- Température
- 9–17°C
- Meilleurs mois
- August, September, October
SCORE
36.6002°N
-121.8947°E
Monterey Bay is a mecca for macro photography and cold-water enthusiasts, offering dense kelp forests, flamboyant nudibranchs, and the chance to dive alongside sea otters in the wild. Shore access at sites like Breakwater and Lover's Point make this one of the most accessible cold-water dive destinations in the world. The Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row provide world-class topside activities between dives.
World-Class Macro and Sea Otter Haven
Score Breakdown
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Marine Life
72.0Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.
Dive Types
Traveling with Non-Divers?
Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.
Activities for Non-Divers
Nearby Cultural Sites
- Monterey Bay Aquarium
- Cannery Row (Steinbeck)
- Carmel Mission Basilica
- Point Lobos State Reserve
Non-Diver Score
Excellent for non-divers — they'll love it here.
Safety & Emergency
Hospital in Monterey; chambers in Bay Area (1.5 hrs); excellent emergency services
Top Operators
Bamboo Reef Dive Shop
PADI
Aquarius Dive Shop
PADI
Glenn's Aquarius II
SSI