Los Islotes Sea Lion Colony

World-famous dive site for playing with wild sea lions.

Boat Access
15m Avg Depth
25m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site offers a unique opportunity to explore the coastal waters and witness an impressive population of wild California sea lions. The area is characterized by rocky formations and a diverse array of colorful fish. There are two primary dive locations: a shallow southern route featuring an interesting cave, and a deeper northern option where pelagic fish may be observed. The southern dive offers relatively calm conditions, while the northern dive presents greater depths and potentially more challenging currents. The colony of sea lions provides a remarkable wildlife encounter. Diving is possible from September 1st through May 31st.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Excellent
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Famous

Plan Your Visit

sea lionwide anglebeginner friendlycavernswim-throughrocky reefboat divepelagic

Marine Life

California sea lionKing angelfishParrotfishSergeant majorPufferfishMoray eelCortez damselfishGorgonian sea fans

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Offers a shallow, calm route for beginners and a deeper, more challenging option for advanced divers.

Hazards:
currentboat trafficmarine life
Current Strength:

Variable

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 30.1°C

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