The cove has relatively easy access, down a flight of stairs, and a short surface swim to reach some decent kelp bed diving. When the surf is up, the cove is out. Strong waves and big rocks make it too dangerous. Other potential downers include relatively large crowds in the summer, when parking can be especially difficult.
Visibility is often low compared to other, better-protected, nearby areas.
Also, nearby public bathrooms and showers make clean-up easy.