Monterey, CA Aug 10-17 Questions

[RikRaeder]

Greetoids,
I'll be heading home for my summer pilgrimage as usual and wanted to do a couple dives in Monterey.

A recently certified friend and I want to do two dives during the week (not weekend). Anyone heading out during the above mentioned time who'd not mind breaking us in on the area? Also, can anyone recommend a good shop, preferably in the E. Bay where we can rent gear (suit for me, full kit for him). PM me if you can help, thanks.

 

[MrHand]

There are many dive shops in Monterey, as one would expect: Monterey Bay Dive Center [SIZE=-1]www.mbdcscuba.com , and Glenn's Aquarius II Dive shop http://aquarius2.com/ which are both located near San Carlos beach. There is also Aquarius Dive shop [/SIZE][SIZE=-1]www.aquariusdivers.com/[/SIZE]. Any of these shops can refer you to a good beach to dive from, I would also recomend that you check out Cypress Sea at www.cypresscharters.com/, they offer a nice friday dive but i would call ahead as they can quickly fill up.

As you might know from previous experience, we in Monterey are experiencing our winter season. Visibility is low and the water really cold, plan ahead and enjoy your stay.
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