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Scuba diving the Channel Islands is not the only activity to enjoy. There’s also ocean kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, island hiking, whale watching, sunbathing and fishing. See our calendar for the different types of trips scheduled.
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Jade Cove is actually not one but a series of coves at the edge of Los Padres National Forest, 65 miles south of Monterey. At the base of a deliriously steep 180-foot marine terrace, beneath 10 to 40 feet of cold green water, lies the only underwater concentration of jade in the world. From the beach, a shallow shelf slopes gradually out through th...
There are countless places to dive in Big Sur, but many require a boat. Limekiln State Park, two miles south of Lucia, is a great place to launch a small inflatable. The kelp beds one mile to the north off Lopez Point are spectacular, although the water can be milky due to the talc in the rock. Added bonus: Orcas, porpoises, seals, dolphins and eag...
Water Conditions: There's very little protected diving from San Simeon to Carmel. But when the swell is down, the diving is unparalleled, and visibility can range from 25 to 75 feet. Location: For divers, Big Sur is generally defined as the stretch of coast between Yankee Point and Jade Cove in Monterey County. The state parks are accessible from c...
Scuba diving in the area is excellent, though access is limited and diving is permitted at the cove by special-use permit only. Permits are administered by California State Parks (call or inquire with Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, 10 miles north).
Apr 13, 2016 · Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary stretches along 276 miles of central California coastline and includes iconic areas like Big Sur. In this region, enjoy dive sites like Soberanes Point, Jade Cove and Partington Cove. (Photo: Robert Schwemmer/NOAA)
Partington Point Dive Site near Big Sur, Greenfield, Carmel Valley, Spreckels, Monterey, Soquel & Santa Cruz United States. Pictures, dive logs, reviews and articles. Log a dive or post a picture at Partington Point.
Top ways to experience Partington Cove and nearby attractions. About a 15-minute hike downhill from the highway, you can sit in a craggy cove and get sprayed by the crashing waves. It never gets old. Quiet, not overrun by visitors although we weren't alone. The hike back up is not overly exerting.
