Well I live in Eureka (humboldt county) but don't dive locally very often because of the lack of good conditions (ie water clarity, weather, currents, etc.)

. I have dove punta gorda but didn't like the conditions I would however be entirely open to any areas in Humboldt that are good dives. I dive mostly in Mendocino near the Headlands area and a little around Westport (just north of Fort Bragg).
I appreciate your response and look forward to hearing your suggestions.
P.S. I am 18 and only freedive. I am not real expierenced with diving so please take that into consideration when recomending dangerous or "iffy" areas. I have only dove maybe 15-20 times. I can't dive any more than 20 ft because of my ears and don't have a very long bottom time. ( I am working on all aspects of my diving but it looks grim right now) but ANY help would be hugely appreciated.
Thanks in advance, KEN