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Terrane Resort/ Old Marineland

Palos Verdes, California, United States
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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Intermediate

Lush kelp forests with remnants of an old oceanarium.

- Access
12m Avg Depth
20m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site features majestic kelp forests growing over a rocky reef system. Divers can explore unique underwater topography, including concrete pipes and other remnants of the old Marineland of the Pacific oceanarium, offering a glimpse into local history.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

kelp forestshore diverocky reefmacro photographygaribaldisea lionbeginner friendly

Marine Life

garibaldikelp bassCalifornia sheepheadopaleyeblacksmithmoray eelnudibranchsea lionharbor sealhorn sharkbat raylobstergiant kelpfish

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Intermediate

Potential for surge, variable visibility, and requires good buoyancy control in kelp.

Hazards:
surgeboat trafficentanglementslippery rock entry
Current Strength:

Mild

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