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BeginnerShore Dive

Leo Carrillo State Beach

California, United States
Depth15–50 ft (4.6–15.2 m)
AccessShore
Cert LevelOpen Water with beach/kelp diving experience
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Fall, on small-swell mornings; west swell makes it undiveable

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Malibu's premier beach dive at the western end of Los Angeles County, with an unusually large kelp forest starting in under 15 ft and substantial reefs, mini-walls and pinnacles extending to about 50 ft. The classic entry is the small cove near lifeguard tower 2, with kelp-covered reef close by on both sides. The reefs are known for an abundance of large octopuses.

Quick Facts

Depth Range4.6m – 15.2m
CertificationOpen Water with beach/kelp diving experience
Gear7mm wetsuit, kelp-savvy streamlined rig, dive knife/shears
HazardsOpen-coast surf and surge, thick kelp canopy (entanglement awareness), rocky shallows near the points
reefshore

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