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.
DivingFreedivingSnorkeling
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
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