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T-ROCK 50’ - 60’ Beg. - Int. 32051.37’N when surf is up (“Boomers” is named 417 Coast Bl. is less than 40’ deep to
117016.72’W.Part of Quast Rock Pinna- for the sound of it’s surf ). Rocky reefs 900’ offshore. Best to dive at high tide.
cle area, this rock is actually T-shaped. and rock ledges host lobsters, rockfish Octopi, lobsters, bat rays, halibut, and
Lots of bouders and pinnalces jut up and gamefish. Favorite bodyboard gamefish.
through kelp forest. surfing spot for many.
MARINE ST. 10’ - 50’ Beg.- Int. Beach
ANCHOR ROCK 60’ - 70’ Int. - Adv. COUSTEAU MEMORIAL 40’ Beg. entry to sandy and shallow reefs with
32051.35’N 117016.68’WBoat dive 32050.94’N 117016.62’ W Straight of kelp. Reef creatures include halibut,
200’ from Quast Rock to huge anchor- Casa Cove (Children’s Pool) approx. calico bass, white seabass, garibaldi,
shaped pinnacle. Gorgonian fans, 200 yds. out. Original René Scuba Tank and sheephead. This whole area is
strawberry anemones, spnoges and with stainless steel cross on top. “In good for snorkeling when calm.
lobsters. Huge sardine schools pass by. loving memory of the Father of SCUBA
Sheephead hide in kelp and waving Jacques Yves Cousteau” LITTLE POINT 20’ - 70’ Beg.- Adv. Boat
algae. dive or long swim to reefs. Good vis-
CHILDREN’S POOL (CASA POOL) 10’ ibility over large rocks and kelp. Full of
GOD’S ROCK 50’ - 72’ Int. - Adv. - 30’ Beg. Manmade cove sometimes all kinds of kelp forest fishes.
32051.34’N 117016.62’WBoat dive provides beach entry for swim to
just E of Anchor Rock, which is just E nearby reefs, but lots of harbor seals WINDANSEA - Year-round favorite surf-
of Quast Rock. Kelp forest pinnacle(s) have taken possession of the beach. ing. Rock, sand and eel grass bottom.
with sandy area sloping away from If seals are present, it is best to enter Usually crowded.
shore. somewhere else.
BOOMER BEACH 10’ - 40’ Beg.- Int. HOSPITAL POINT ( WHALE VIEW PT.)
Difficult rocky beach entry, especially 10’ - 65’ Beg.- Adv. Beach entry near
