Hey guys, just moved to Monterey a couple of weeks ago. I am looking forward to freediving and spearfishing (starting out with a pole spear) while here for the next two years. I love the area already, although the cold water is going to take some gettting used to. I am scuba qualified but there is just something so great about being underwater with just a mask and snorkel. Good luck to all the other new guys out there!!