Fort Ross South is a shore accessible salt water dive site, located in Fort Ross, CA. This dive site has an average rating of 5.00 out of 5 from 1 scuba divers.
The Southern site at the Historic Park is a much easier site for entry, but you’ll need to kick out a bit to reach the more interesting rocky cliff area.
For a scenic ride, take Highway 116 off 101 to the town Jenner. Head North for about 13 miles, and turn left into the Fort Ross State Historic Park. When you reach the actual Fort, turn right down a gravel road heading to the bluffs, and wind your way down to the beach.
While diving for abalone, two Harbor Seals made contact in a playful manner and made the dive. Didn’t see much for abs; didn’t see much of anything past 3’. But it was more calm than Gerstle Cove and should prove to be a very nice spot on the good vis days.
This is a nice site if you are interested in marine life... that is, take it slow and really look. Not a great place for a sightseeing dive at a fast swimming pace - vis and surge usually prevent that.
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