PACIFIC GROVE SNORKEL FIELD GUIDE
Kelp Forests and Curious Seals: Snorkel Gear Rentals at Lovers Point
A compact rental program in Pacific Grove that provides fins, masks, snorkels and wetsuits so teens and adults can explore the kelp forest and encounter harbor seals.
Kelp Forests and Curious Seals: Snorkel Gear Rentals at Lovers Point.
Dive into the kelp forests off Pacific Grove and spend a day playing alongside harbor seals; this rental offering supplies the masks, fins, snorkels and wetsuits you need for an intimate ocean outing for small groups of teens and adults.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Explore the Kelp Forest
On clear, calm days the kelp forest is the main draw — a place to snorkel among fronds and take in the underwater structure that shelters local life.
Frolic with Harbor Seals
Playful harbor seals are a highlight of the area and can be encountered while snorkeling, creating memorable close encounters in the shallows.
Full Rental Set Included
Rentals include fins, masks, snorkels and a wetsuit; life vests are available on request to accommodate participants as needed.
What the day feels like
What the outing feels like
The experience centers on getting kitted up with rental fins, mask, snorkel and wetsuit, then slipping into the water to move through kelp and watch harbor seals at play — best attempted on flat, clear days when visibility and conditions allow.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this rental works for — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The rental set (fins, mask, snorkel, wetsuit) is provided; life vests are available by request. Pack a towel and any personal items you need for shore-side use.
Rental rate is $30.00 per day.
Operated by Adventures by the Sea at Lovers Point in Pacific Grove.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How much does a rental cost?
The rental is $30.00 per day.
What equipment is included in the rental set?
A rental set includes fins, mask, snorkel and wetsuit; life vests are available by request.
Who can rent the gear?
Rentals are available for teens and adult sizes only.
Is there a group size limit?
Yes — rentals are limited to up to eight people.
When can I expect to see kelp and seals?
On a flat, clear day you can explore the kelp forest and encounter harbor seals while snorkeling.