One of the hardest things to do when you start diving the Monterey & Carmel area is trying to figure out where you can dive.

Here is a great map from the Bay Area Underwater Explorers that provides some insane detail of the underwater topography. The MLPA's are pretty close and it is recommended that you take a moment to really understand where the MLPA's are, but this will you give you a good feel.

Link: http://www.baue.org/monterey_maps/index.php