About Revisions Gerstle Cove - Mendocino Coast Fort Ross, CA More Info Average Viz: 16-20ft/5-6m Entry Type: Shore Bottom Composition: Rock Aquatic Life: Plenty To See 11/07/2010 1:16 AM

Gerstle Cove is found within the Salt Point State Park, and offers some of the finest Abalone hunting in this area. 

 About 6 miles North of Fort Ross, you’ll find the campground entrance.
I went abalone diving, and the snorkeling conditions were great!
Beautiful spot. No current, a little surge. Entry over large slippery wet rocks is a bit of a challenge. Saw lots of stars, urchins, anemones, rock fish, abalone and one big wolf eel completely visible (3 to 4 feet tip to tip). Recommend diving at high tide for greater depth and fewer rocks at entry.


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