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Ancient Sea Cliffs

Depth: 75' - 100'

Overview

The Ancient Sea Cliffs are believed to be the ancient shoreline of Point Loma. The structure here is unique from all of the other sites in the Point Loma Kelp. The rocky reef is littered with small caves, crevices, shelves, and vertical cliffs as large as 30' tall.

What to See

Tons of sea life can be found here, including nudibranchs, a variety of bass, bat rays, sea stars, and much much more.

Typical Conditions

Intermediate+. Water 50-52F; visibility varies.

History

Believed to be the ancient shoreline of Point Loma.

Photographed here

Ancient Sea Cliffs, photographed by Thamar Draper
Ancient Sea Cliffs, photographed by Thamar Draper · Photo: Thamar Draper
Ancient Sea Cliffs, photographed by Thamar Draper
Ancient Sea Cliffs, photographed by Thamar Draper · Photo: Thamar Draper
Ancient Sea Cliffs, photographed by Thamar Draper
Ancient Sea Cliffs, photographed by Thamar Draper · Photo: Thamar Draper
Ancient Sea Cliffs, photographed by Thamar Draper
Ancient Sea Cliffs, photographed by Thamar Draper · Photo: Thamar Draper
Ancient Sea Cliffs, photographed by Thamar Draper
Ancient Sea Cliffs, photographed by Thamar Draper · Photo: Thamar Draper