This beach is a nice destination for the day-- plenty to see for a two-tank dive.  The underwater scenery is quite rocky, especially around the point where fish, abalone and crab abound.

If coming from Highway 101, take the Los Osos Valley Road exit to the North (3 miles South of San Luis Obispo).  If coming from Morro Bay, take the Bay Blvd exit South from Highway 1, and turn right on Los Osos Valley Road.  Los Osos will merge into Pecho Road.  After the merge, drive for 3.8 miles to the park entrance.

Montana de Oro Beach

I have dove Spooner's Cove several times this year. It's sort of a hit or miss place. It can be really an amazing dive with lots of plant and animal life. On a couple of my dives I saw schools of perch in the 100's.  However, divable days can be rare. The cove is fairly shallow and if there's any hint of waves it's best to go elsewhere. If conditions are calm, stick to either the north side or the south side. There's nothing but sand in the middle.

Jeremy Bonnett's Dive Log

@jeremy_bonnett

1 dives