San Mateo Scuba Diving locations & information provided by MITCHELL SCUBA.
Left pic is parking lot - Right pic is north side of parking lot - the beach is about 20 yards away.
LITTLE PEDRO POINT DIVE SITE INFORMATIION
KAYAK DIVES
(SKILL LEVEL: ADVANCED TO EXPERT)
The best way to get beach access to the South side of Little Pedro Point is by kayak. The small shopping center just past Lindemar Beach parking lot is the best launch point for a kayak. The street is called San Pedro Avenue. As soon as you see the turn in to the shopping center turn in and head to the right (north) end of the parking lot. It is a very short walk over the sand to the beach. Just launch your kayak and head out to the end of Big Pedro Point and head south for a few minutes until you arrive at Little Pedro Point.
Little Pedro Point is a rocky "almost island" which is secluded from the general public. It is immediately South of Pedro Point, and access is only by kayak or boat. The inside of Little Pedro Point is Shelter Cove. The South side of Little Pedro Point is very rocky and has lots of kelp and sea life. The South side of this Point is also a seal rookery, and during the late summer months the "island" has many seals and sea lions that use it as a "haul out".
Looking at the picture above you can see the inside (right side) of the rock is inside Shelter Cove. To get to the left side of Little Pedro there are breaks between the rocks at high tide which allow you to paddle through to the South side of the point. Although these two dive spots are very close to each other, the bottom topography is distinctly different. The South side of this point is a very scenic dive when the visibility is good. Just for emphasis, the local mammals do use this "island" as a haul out spot. Please do not disturb the animals during diving activities, and remember this is their home - we are just visitors. During the summer months the kelp growth on the South side can be quite thick.
The decision to dive (or not) is your responsibility. Keep diving activities within your training and comfort level. If you feel more training or experience is needed before attempting a dive, don't dive. Know personal limits, skill levels, and abilities of yourself and your dive buddy. Dive Safely and Dive Often!
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