Gerstle Cove

Gerstle Cove

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Snorkeling and Scuba Diving at Gerstle Cove

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.
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Bluestar
Bluestar
Apr 6, 2011, 12:00 AM
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I came here for an ab dive but decided not to get into the water due to water conditions. If you are looking to ab dive, be advised the very protected main Gerstle cove, which is the north cove pictured below, is a marine sanctuary. No ab diving is allowed there. The south Gerstle Cove, which is accessed via a small road just before getting to the day-use parking lot, opens to the northwest and gets the blunt of the usual swells. Ab diving is allowed here but the conditions are frequently rough.
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