First USA trip and Point Lobos

[David Novo]

I am travelling for the first time to the USA next September and will be doing a road trip in California.

As I will be around Monterey at some point, I would like to dive Point Lobos (on a Monday). Any dive shops that take divers there?

 

[lexvil]

You’ll need a specific date because reservations are required in advance, went there last week on a Wednesday and got the last spot. Check with Aquarius on Del Monte.

 

[David Novo]

Aquarius is saying they don't go there...

 

[lexvil]

Aquarius is saying they don't go there...

There was a guy who would launch a zodiac there, don’t remember his name.
the issue for most shops is limit to 10 two person teams per day, for a third person it’s two team spots etc.

depending on the dates there can be some other good options but Lobos takes some planing.

 

[lostsheep]

I only know of one person who has the state required permit to lead dives at Lobos, you can contact him here.

Spanglers' Scuba

Guided scuba dives in Monterey. Underwater photography worldwide.

scuba.spanglers.com

Phil Sammet might have the permit too but you’d need to contact him and ask.

 

[lexvil]

I only know of one person who has the state required permit to lead dives at Lobos, you can contact him here.

Spanglers' Scuba

Guided scuba dives in Monterey. Underwater photography worldwide.

scuba.spanglers.com

Phil Sammet might have the permit too but you’d need to contact him and ask.

That’s who I was thinking of.

 

[lostsheep]

What level of diver are you? Better spots at lobos require scooters and doubles, best spot require scooters, Trimix, and deco

 

[pakoR]

You’ll need a specific date because reservations are required in advance, went there last week on a Wednesday and got the last spot. Check with Aquarius on Del Monte.
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Nice photos. In your first picture, what are the 4 white blob-looking creatures?

 

[lattehiatus]

Nice photos. In your first picture, what are the 4 white blob-looking creatures?

Sea salps, a type of pelagic tunicate. Same for the 3rd photo.

 

[David Novo]

What level of diver are you? Better spots at lobos require scooters and doubles, best spot require scooters, Trimix, and deco

I am not a technical diver. 40m max, no deco, almost 200 dives, I have my own doubles but not flying with them.