Get ready to wrap up 2025 with one last splash! Join us for the Tri-Valley Dive Club’s December Fun Dive at one of Monterey’s most iconic and beginner-friendly dive sites: San Carlos Beach, aka The Breakwater!
📍 Where:
San Carlos Beach (The Breakwater)
100 Reeside Avenue, Monterey, CA 93940
📅 When:
Sunday, December 14th, 2025
Meet-Up: 8:00 AM
🌊 Why Dive The Breakwater?
Whether you're a newly certified diver or a seasoned kelp crawler, The Breakwater is one of the most accessible and marine-life-rich sites in Monterey Bay. December can give some of the best visibility of the year!
You can explore a range of underwater features including:
*Lush kelp forests
*Friendly sea lions and playful otters
*Colorful nudibranchs, rockfish, and the occasional octopus
*Metridium Fields, Middle Reef, The Wall, or go on the hunt for The Elusive Barge
📖 Dive Site History: The Story Beneath the Surface
San Carlos Beach, at the west end of Cannery Row, is steeped in a fascinating history. In the early 1900s, it was at the heart of Monterey’s booming sardine industry, which earned the city the title Sardine Capital of the World. The breakwater, built in 1934, was vital to protecting the harbor’s bustling fishing operations.
After the sardine fishery collapsed in the 1950s, the canneries fell silent—but the underwater world flourished. Today, the submerged relics of this industrial past—old pipes, pilings, and barges—serve as artificial reefs, home to an astonishing variety of marine life. The Breakwater is now one of the most dived and beloved sites in the state.
📝 What You Need to Know
Dive Briefing will be provided on site—perfect for those new to the location.
Need a Guide? Contact Dive N Trips to book a PADI Professional Dive Guide in advance.
Rental Gear? Make your gear reservation through Dive N Trips before the weekend.
Parking & Access: Easy shore entry and convenient parking available nearby.
📞 RSVP by calling Dive N Trips at (925) 462-7234
Let’s make this final dive of the year one to remember. We hope to see you at The Breakwater on December 14th!
-Tri-Valley Dive Club
