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Hamilton Cove

Hamilton Cove

California, United States

Depth
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15m

Visibility
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6m - 18m

Entry
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Shore

Experience Level

Beginner

About Hamilton Cove
This is a well protected cove and easy shore dive for all level divers. before diving here, you will need a permit from the Harbor Master. The bottom consists of sand and kelp gardens, housing a wide variety of marine life. Here you can also see the moorinf docks for the water airplanes.

Hamilton Cove Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Other

Entry Type

Shore

Max Depth

15m

Visibility Range

6m – 18m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas

21%

O2
Marine Life
  • Halibuts
  • Bass
  • Leopard Sharks
  • Sheepheads
  • Moray Eels
  • Groupers
  • Various
Weather Conditions
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