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Catalina Island

Catalina Island, California, United States
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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All levels

Iconic kelp forests and rich marine life off California.

- Access
18m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site offers a variety of exciting underwater experiences around Catalina Island. Divers can explore numerous locations in this beautiful area. For more detailed information, please visit sharkysscubaswim.com. The site provides opportunities for exploration and adventure.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

kelp forestsea lionbeginner friendlyshore diveboat divemacro photographywide anglerocky reef

Marine Life

GaribaldiKelp BassCalifornia SheepheadSea LionHarbor SealHorn SharkBat RayMoray EelNudibranchsGiant Kelp

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Offers protected, shallow shore dives for beginners and deeper, advanced boat dives.

Hazards:
boat trafficcold watercurrentdepth
Current Strength:

Variable

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 20.9°C

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