To get to Del Monte Beach take the Pacific Grove / Del Monte Avenue turnoff and follow Del Monte Avenue until you get to the public parking lot adjacent to Monterey Bay Kayaks (almost directly across from McDonalds restaurant). This is a great spot for beach diving or small boat/kayak launch.

If you want to try your hand at kayaking or diving off a kayak, MBK is a perfect place for kayak rental. The prices are reasonable and the staff is very friendly and helpful. The phone number of MBK is 1-831-373-5357. First time kayak divers should take a course in "Kayak Diving".

The visibility at this beach can be marginal, but as you get further out it seems to clear up quite a bit. There is a sunken sailboat just off the beach about 100 yards or so to the right of Monterey Bay Kayaks (MBK)

The five main dive shops in the area are the Aquarius, Aquarius 2, Bamboo Reef, Monterey Bay Dive Center, and Manta Ray Divers. To check on ocean conditions in Monterey Bay you can call the Aquarius Dive Shop ocean conditions recording - the phone number is1-831-657-1020. You may also call any of these dive shops and they should know what ocean conditions are that day. The NOAA wave and weather buoys can be accessed through a number of websites. Click on WORLDWIDE WAVE & WEATHER CONDITIONS - National Data Buoy Center to go directly to the National Weather Service link to the NOAA worldwide system of ocean buoys.

The decision to dive (or not) is your responsibility. Keep diving activities within your training and comfort level. If you feel more training or experience is needed before attempting a dive, don't dive. Know personal limits, skill levels, and abilities of yourself and your dive buddy. Dive Safely and Dive Often!