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Catalina Island
California, United States6 dive sites
About This Area
Catalina Island is a premier diving destination off the coast of Southern California known for its crystal-clear waters and remarkable visibility. The island offers diverse dive sites including walls, reefs, and wrecks, with the famous Casino Point Dive Park providing an easy shore entry. Divers can encounter giant sea bass, bright orange garibaldi, and playful sea lions in the protected waters.
Features
- •Excellent visibility often exceeding 50 feet
- •Protected dive park with easy shore entry
- •Abundant marine life including bright orange garibaldi
- •Kelp forests and rocky reefs
- •Accessible shipwrecks
- •Year-round diving conditions
Diving Tips
- •Water temperatures range from 55-72°F depending on season
- •Ferry services run daily from multiple mainland ports
- •Casino Point Dive Park requires a permit (available on-site)
- •Consider staying overnight to maximize diving opportunities
- •Summer months offer warmest water but more crowded conditions
