moderate
3–5 hours
Participants should be in good health and comfortable performing basic scuba diving skills in cold water.
Dive into Monterey Bay’s vibrant kelp forests and meet playful sea otters on the FUN DIVE Beach & BBQ adventure. Enjoy scenic coastal exploration followed by relaxing snacks on the beach, perfect for all diving skill levels.
Stay active, meet new buddies...have fun!
Experience the breathtaking underwater world of Monterey Bay and Carmel with a fun dive adventure! Explore vibrant kelp forests and encounter diverse marine life, including playful sea otters and seals. Enjoy complimentary snacks between dives while diving with friends and family, creating unforgettable memories in California's stunning coastal waters.
Cost Per Person $35.00 Rental Equipment Not Included
Please Note: Fun Dives are not guided and the Dive Leaders are only there to help get everyone in and out of the water safely. California Diving is all about diving with friends and family with the skills you mastered in your open water training.
Description: Monterey Bay and Carmel are world class dive areas with exceptional wildlife that is calling you out to the sea for an amazing day of diving! Combined with our immaculate dive staff you are guaranteed to have a memorable day in the water! Let us lead you on an unforgettable dive through the tall kelp forests, fields of giant white plumed anemones, and cannery pipes overgrown with marine life! Swim with wildlife from sea otters and seals and everything in-between! The Northern and Central California coast is calling your name to show you all she has to offer!
Location Northern and Central California
Duration • 4-6 hours • 1-2 Dives
Prerequisites • Open Water Certified in cold water. Otherwise, cold-water experience is required. • At Least 15 years old
We recommend a dive tour before a fun dive if not cold water experienced.
Required Gear
IMPORTANT NOTES: Parking at the shop in the back of the store in the CVS parking lot.
Parking is not included and most of the dive sites are paid parking so be on the lookout for ways to pay for parking before going out.
All transportation to the dive site and back to the shop is the diver’s responsibility, that includes all gear as well. Please plan accordingly.
Snack & Drinks Enjoy complimentary snacks and drinks in between your dives.
Dive Schedule
• Meet your group at Monterey Bamboo Reef to review the dive site, current condition and equipment. • Once everyone has everything they need and you know what site you're going to, you will load your equipment into your car and meet the dive site. Keep in mind you are responsible for your own transportation to and from the dive site, which also includes your gear • Enjoy an amazing dive and explore the local marine life! • Between dives we will have food, snacks and drinks available to recharge before the last dive of the day! • Upon ending your dives you will return to Bamboo Reef to return any equipment and log your dives.
Bamboo Reef Dive Centers 614 Lighthouse Ave. Monterey, CA 93940 +1 (831) 372-1685 montereybay@bambooreef.com
Always dive with a buddy and follow your guide’s instructions closely to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.
Avoid touching or disturbing animals and coral to preserve the delicate underwater ecosystem.
Bring water or hydrate between dives to maintain energy and focus underwater.
Use reef-safe sunscreen and cover up while onshore to protect your skin during surface intervals.
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary protects 1,333 square miles of coastal waters established in 1992, fostering both marine life preservation and recreation.
Operators follow strict environmental guidelines to minimize impact on the fragile kelp forest ecosystem, promoting sustainable tourism and conservation education.
Keeps you warm in Monterey Bay’s cool waters, especially in spring and fall.
spring specific
Essential for clear underwater vision and easy surface breathing.
Enhance propulsion and maneuverability while diving.
Protects your skin and prevents harm to marine life during surface time.
summer specific