Monterey Bay Dive Site Locations

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Pro Scuba Dive Center4637 A Scotts Valley Dr, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
San Lorenzo Valley High School PoolHwy 9, Felton, CA 95018
Monterey State Beach (Del Monte Beach)Del Monte Ave and Camino El Estero, Monterey, CA 93940
San Carlos BeachCannery Row and Reeside Ave, Monterey, CA 93940
K-Dock, MontereyFigueroa St and Del Monte Ave, Monterey, CA 93940
Lovers Point17th St and Ocean View Blvd, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
Cowell BeachBeach St and Pacific Ave at Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Pro Scuba Dive Center

4637 A Scotts Valley Dr, Scotts Valley, CA 95066

Nearest landmarks are Santa Cruz County Bank, and Mint Bar.

  1. Store is hard to see from the road, entrance is next to Palo Alto Medical Foundation, and across from Santa Cruz County Bank.
  2. Classroom is located at the rear of the shop next to the cleaning station and rinse tubs.

San Lorenzo Valley High School Pool

Hwy 9, Felton, CA 95018

Nearest landmarks are Castelli’s Deli-Cafe.

Pool is located at the rear, travel clockwise in the parking lot on the perimeter.

  1. Enter from Highway 9 at the traffic lights
  2. Turn left and drive around the school clockwise through the parking lots past the baseball fields.
  3. Continue until near the end of the parking lot, park near the shipping container.
  4. Assemble your gear in the south-east corner of the pool, there is a back gate to enter the pool.
  5. Assemble and test your gear.
  6. Please keep gear on the concrete because chlorine kills the grass.

Monterey State Beach (Del Monte Beach)

Del Monte Ave and Camino El Estero, Monterey, CA 93940

Nearest landmarks are McDonalds and Monterey Bay Kayaks

  1. Opposite McDonalds on Del Monte Ave, and near Monterey Bay Kayaks.
  2. Entrance to the parking lot is very close to the traffic lights.
  3. Parking is metered and accepts credit cards or cash. Maximum cost is $10 per day.
  4. Assemble and test your gear.

San Carlos Beach

Cannery Row and Reeside Ave, Monterey, CA 93940

Nearest landmarks are Backscatter Underwater Video, and US Coast Guard.

  1. Parking is available at the top of the grassy area and on the breakwater.
  2. Traffic flow for the top lot is one way. Enter from Reeside Ave near Backscatter and Breakwater Scuba.
  3. Parking is metered and accepts credit cards or cash. Maximum cost is $10 per day.
  4. Assemble and test your gear.

K-Dock, Monterey

Figueroa St and Del Monte Ave, Monterey, CA 93940

Nearest landmarks are London Bridge Pub and Monterey Harbor Office.

  1. Parking is metered, passes are available from machines or Harbor Masters Office.
  2. Park close to the assembly area.
  3. Assemble and test your gear at the top of the boat ramp.
  4. Certification cards and a separate liability form are required to board the boat.

Lovers Point

17th St and Ocean View Blvd, Pacific Grove, CA 93950

Nearest landmarks are Beach House at Lover Point and Lovers Point Inn.

  1. Street parking is timed but not metered.
  2. Park close to the assembly area, a group of wooden tables and benches.

Cowell Beach

Beach St and Pacific Ave at Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Nearest landmarks are Municipal Wharf and Aquarius Waterfront Eatery.

  1. Parking is metered and limited.
  2. Alternative parking is available on the street, or at Depot Park South Lot, with a walking path.
  3. Assemble and test your gear when you arrive.
  4. Keep valuables locked in your car.

Alternative Parking For Cowell Beach

107 Center St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Nearest landmarks are Depot Park Soccer Field and Homeless Garden Project Store..

  1. Drop gear at Cowell Beach in the main parking lot.
  2. Drive up Pacific Ave (later Center St) to the next roundabout.
  3. Secure car and check parking obligations.
  4. Return to Cowell Beach along the walking path.