Dive-site story
Located along the rugged desert coastline north of San Carlos, El Himalaya is named for the towering volcanic rock spires rising from the shoreline. Underwater, the jagged geology continues with volcanic boulder fields, shelves, and rocky crevices that harbor typical Sea of Cortez marine life.
Submerged volcanic arches and rock corridors
Macro critters tucked within volcanic crevices
Occasional encounters with California sea lions
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Late summer and autumn bring the warmest water and highest clarity to this stretch of the Sonoran coast.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cortez AngelfishPomacanthus zonipectus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Panamic Green MorayGymnothorax castaneus | Common | ||||||||||||
| California Sea LionZalophus californianus | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Cortez DamselfishStegastes rectifraenum | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spotted Round RayUrobatis maculatus | Common |
Marine forecast
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