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11/10/2007 John Leek (Avg: 4.28 Review) - This unique place is protected by a sea wall that allows you to put on fins in a pool, then slip into a gentle rip that helps you swim out. A big reef goes out behind the seawall. You don't want to be on it, but beside it where overhangs and crevasses hold all sorts of animals. Basically, straight West. Returning, stay close to the end of the seawall and a wave will gently fling you into the pool. Seals will also play with you. There is a lifeguard station, rest rooms, shower, and stairs.

10/06/2004 James Sperling (Avg: 4.67 Review) - Well, this site is open now. One warning watch out for the old guy who has appointed himself protector of the Pacific Ocean seal population. This was an AWESOME night dive!!!! I went lobster diving but only caught one. I saw more on this shore dive than any other night shore dive I've done to date. We swam out around the back side of the wall and the reef structure was awesome. After dropping to about 23 feet toured through the reef and saw a couple of blue colored eels, tons of large giribaldi, sheephead, small lobsters everywhere, and a large dead seal which was pretty spooky since I'm not one for diving with a plentiful amount of shark food. If conditions are flat, this is an excellent place to go!!!! Hope to see ya there!

11/02/2001 Dwight (Avg: 3.13 Review) - This is a fun spot to snorkel for lobster at low tide during calm conditions. It is a good dive spot during calm conditions. 10 to 15 ft. vis would be a good day. Easy entry when calm and there are showers right there. Parking is limited but good during off hours.

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