Breakwater Cove sits comfortably between the Monterey Peninsula to the West and the eponymous 1,700 foot long Breakwater that was built in the 1930s by the Army Corps of Engineers for the US Coast Guard[1] which keeps this area of water much calmer than other spots more exposed to swell and wind from the open ocean. That and the nearby amenities make this a popular diving destination that can fill up quickly, especially with large classes of new divers who tend to kick up the bottom and affect visibility. Divers visiting on weekends are advised to arrive as early as possible.
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Two restrooms with flush toilets are available. One is at the north end of the grassy field (San Carlos Beach Park Public Restrooms) and the other is on the eastern tip of the parking on the pier.
Two showers are available. One is free and open air at the top of the stairs leading from the grassy area to the beach; the other takes quarters and has an enclosed stall behind the restrooms on the eastern tip of the pier.
