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Anchor Bay

Protected North Coast shore dive with kelp, anemones, and cold water.

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Private-campground shore entry north of Gualala with Fish Rocks topography, cold North Coast water, and a productive kelp-and-anemone zone.

About Anchor Bay

Anchor Bay is a private-campground North Coast shore dive north of Gualala, with a beach entry that leads to Fish Rocks, rocky pinnacles, and a productive kelp-and-anemone zone. It is a classic Mendocino County site for sea lions, rockfish, lingcod, abalone-era hunting grounds, and nudibranchs, but it asks for cold-water discipline, surge awareness, and respect for the campground access setup.

Research Estimate At Anchor Bay

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VisibilityVisibility: 5m
AccessSimple entry
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentNo current
SurgeModerate surge

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Avg. Visibility5m
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