Gerstle Cove - Salt Point CA
Posted by: 
sbcamper
N 38° 34.008 W 123° 19.912
10S E 471088 N 4268757
This is a protected preserve adjacent to a popular abalone diving area.
Waymark Code: WMM7GD
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 08/05/2014
Views: 5
Within the State Park one may come in for overnight camping or day use only. There is a fish cleaning station in the day use area, and cold water showers and restrooms.
At certain times of the year there are sealions and harbor seals.
There can be jellyfish, grouper, and kelp.
Abalone can only be taken by free divers (no tanks) and must meet minimum size requirements (9 inches). Responsible divers milk the abalone before putting their catch into sea nets.
Going out from a rocky coast requires stamina. The vivid underwater colors are worth the effort. Sea kayaks are an option.
Water Type: Ocean
Salinity: Salt
Access: Shore
Maximum Depth: 30
Typical Visibility: Fair (26-40 ft)
Has Reef?: no
Underwater Life: fish, colorful sea urchins, jellies (large)
Wreck or Submerged Object?: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
1) To log a visit, at least a picture taken at the surface, including any distinguishing landmarks or buoys if present, is required. While you do not have to enter the water, this is encouraged.
2) If you dive at the site, describe your visit including any details you wish to share such as weather, water temperature, visibility, bottom time, and anything of interest that you observed, living or nonliving.
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