Easy entry from the beach. Great diving to the left and right side of the bay. There is a little bit of a swim to the good diving but well worth it. Great for beginner beach entry. Viz can be low at times form 5-15ft.

Great dive from beginners to experts; this site has something for everyone. Head straight out from the beach to Bird Rock. On the southside of Bird Rock is the dive site. Max depth is about 65ft.

The main dive site is out and to the left of the beach. Entry is via beach or bolder crawling. Max depth is about 50-60ft. Good for advanced and higher divers.

This is a popular dive site for divers in both Northern California and Oregon. Charlie Drive or Early Hole is the name of this deep hole on a bend of the Smith River. This is a river dive so current is possible but during summer months is usually not too strong.

Parking is limited and located on the edge of a narrow road so be sure to park outside the white line. A steep trail leads to a popular location for swimmers and divers alike. A small beach provides a staging area or you can cross the river to a larger beach. This is a river dive so current is possible.

A large (free) parking area leads directly to the beach. After a bit of a walk over the sand you have an easy shore entry. This site is almost always protected from the predominant swell direction. Straight out you can find a couple of pinnacles. To the north you can follow the wall of the headland.

An easy, mostly protected, shore entry from a private campground brings you to the dive site. The north part of the bay is rocky and full of life. Decent underwater hunting can be found here.

Gerstle Cove is located within the Salt Point State Park approximately 45 minutes from Jenner, CA. The cove is a rocky beach with a loading area right above. All cars must park in parking lot. Seasonally maintained bathroom and shower facilities are also right on site. State Park day-use fees apply to all visitors

Gentle beach access into a southwest facing cove. Usually protected from northern swells. 250-300 yards large rocks with wall type environment dropping +50 ft. Unloading parking located at entrance to cove, park in Stillwater Cove Campground Day Use Parking Area. Restrooms, picnic tables, BBQ are on beach.

This dive site is accessible via the Timber Cove Campground and boat landing where you will have to pay a day-use fee unless you are staying to camp.