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Morning and afternoon departures; young children are welcome on board.
Diving & Snorkeling
Monterey Bay offers world-renowned diving and snorkeling, including off Lovers Point
in Pacific Grove and at Point Lobos State Natural Reserve south of Carmel-by-the-Sea.
You'll want a wetsuit year-round. In summer upwelling currents carry cold water from the
deep canyon below the bay, sending a rich supply of nutrients up toward the surface level
to feed the bay's diverse marine life. These frigid currents also account for the bay's chilly
water temperatures and the summer fog that blankets the peninsula.
Aquarius Dive Shop DIVING
( GOOGLE MAP ; 831-375-1933; www.aquariusdivers.com ; 2040 Del Monte Ave; snorkel/scuba-
gear rental $35/65, dive tours from $65)
Talk to this five-star PADI operation for gear rentals, classes and guided dives into
Monterey Bay.
Monterey Bay Dive Charters DIVING
( 831-383-9276; www.mbdcscuba.com ; scuba-gear rental $75, shore/boat dive from $65/85)
Arrange shore or boat dives and rent a full scuba kit with wetsuit from this well-reviewed
outfitter.
Kayaking & Surfing
Monterey Bay Kayaks KAYAKING
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 831-373-5357, 800-649-5357; www.montereybaykayaks.com ; 693 Del
Monte Ave; kayak or SUP set rental per day from $30, tours from $55)
Rents kayaks and SUP equipment, offers paddling lessons and leads guided tours of
Monterey Bay, including full-moon and sunrise trips.
Sunshine Freestyle Surf & Sport SURFING
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 831-375-5015; www.sunshinefreestyle.com ; 443 Lighthouse Ave; rental
surfboard/wetsuit/boogie board from $20/10/7)