Sonoma Coast Divers
94928 Rohnert Park
CA - USA
What We Offer
Programs
Gas Fills
Rental
Services
Payment Method
Affiliated Divesites View on map
★★★★☆ Stillwater Cove
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.
★★★★☆ Lovers Point
Nice sand entry leading to a mostly protected dive site. Straight out from the beach, you will run across ridges of rock with plenty of fish life. To the north, you will see pinnacles. Depth is moderate for the whole site.
★★★★☆ Aumentos Pinnacle
The highest point of Aumentos Pinnacle is around 40 feet. The rock on the offshore side is a steep, granite wall that drops vertically to about 60 feet and then more slowly to 80 to 85 feet. The inshore side the reef drops off in steps to 50 to 55 feet and remains at this depth until one encounters Chase Reef.
★★★★☆ San Carlos Beach
San Carlos offers an easy entry beach dive along with all the amenities including two dive shops within walking distance, plenty of parking, bathrooms, and showers.
★★★☆☆ Gerstle Cove State Park
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
★★★★☆ Timber Cove Boat Landing
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.
★★★★☆ Van Damme State Park
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.
★★★★☆ San Miguel Island
San Miguel Island is one of the four main islands that make up the Channel Islands National Park system. Boat diving is the only way to access this island and liveaboard is the best way to dive this area.
★★★★☆ Doran Beach
An easy beach entry leads to large sandy bay. Along the south side of the beach is a rock jetty, which generally has a lot of fishermen. The area is generally protected by the headlands, so surge is usually minimal. Visibility often is not great. Currents are generally mild. Stay away from the boat channel.
★★★★☆ Otter Cove
Easy shore entry. Can get rough if the swell is coming from the wrong direction. Lots of kelp straight out from the beach. Easy navigation out and back, and once in the kelp it is nice to run along the edges.
★★★★☆ Monastery Beach
N. Monastery Beach. High sand dune, strong pounding waves, and loose gravel. Enter from the North side, stay on the outside of the wash rock, follow kelp outline and dive in about 30-40 feet of water. Take a 350 degree heading and arrive at the beginning of the trench. Follow the contour line at any depth.
★★★★☆ Whaler’s Cove
Whaler’s Cove is the most popular dive location in Point Lobos, offering unbelievably rich and pristine walls, pinnacles, and kelp forests. The cove itself is only about 30 feet deep, making it a great spot for snorkeling and beginning divers.
★★★★☆ Point Lobos State Reserve
Bluefish Cove is the best area of Point Lobos to dive and is accessible either by a long swim from the ramp around the corner into the cove or by hoping on the once-a-month boat charter that will take divers straight to the cove to dive.
★★★★☆ Metridium Fields
Metridiums are pure white anemones that look like flowers on a stalk. The Metridium Field is a group of rocky outcroppings covered with Metridiums. Navigation is done by following a large pipe until it ends and then heading due north for a short distance will take you to the Metridium Field.
★★★★☆ Fort Ross
A beach entry can make this site tricky if the surge is coming in from the wrong direction. Once in the water there are a couple of options. To the NW you can find a series of pinnacles and the remains of an old wreck (nothing to penetrate). To the south, you will find a series of rock walls.
Opening Hours
| Monday | 10:30 - 19:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:30 - 19:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:30 - 19:00 |
| Thursday | 10:30 - 19:00 |
| Friday | 10:30 - 19:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 17:30 |
| Sunday | 12:00 - 17:30 |
Opening Hours
| Monday | 10:30 - 19:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:30 - 19:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:30 - 19:00 |
| Thursday | 10:30 - 19:00 |
| Friday | 10:30 - 19:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 17:30 |
| Sunday | 12:00 - 17:30 |