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Catalina Island California Usa

Kelp forests, giant black sea bass, and island time just offshore from Los Angeles

Updated Nov 21, 2025 • 10 sources

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Featured dive spots for Catalina Island California Usa

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Hen Rock dive spot

Hen Rock

PinnacleReef

Protected Catalina reef with easy conditions and varied structure.

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Visibility12 m
AccessSimple entry
CoralSome damage
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentNo current
SurgeLight surge
Camp Emerald Bay dive spot

Camp Emerald Bay

Kelp Forest

Sheltered Catalina kelp-and-reef shore dive off Camp Emerald Bay.

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Visibility10 m
AccessModerate entry effort
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CrowdModerate
CurrentLight current
SurgeLight surge
Casino Point, Avalon, Catalina Island dive spot

Casino Point, Avalon, Catalina Island

ReefWreck

Catalina's flagship shore dive park with kelp, walls, and easy stairs.

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Visibility15 m
AccessEasy entry
Marine LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesExcellent facilities
CrowdQuite busy
CurrentNo current
SurgeLight surge
Catalina Island dive spot

Catalina Island

Kelp Forest

Catalina-wide kelp-forest diving with shore and boat options.

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Visibility15 m
AccessSimple entry
Marine LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CrowdQuite busy
CurrentLight current
SurgeLight surge
Doctors Cove dive spot

Doctors Cove

Kelp ForestWreck

Protected Catalina cove dive with kelp, patch reefs, and a small wreck.

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Visibility10 m
AccessModerate entry effort
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Bird Rock - Catalina Island dive spot

Bird Rock - Catalina Island

Kelp ForestReef

Boat-accessed Catalina wall and arch dive with kelp and reef.

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Visibility12 m
AccessChallenging entry effort
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
CurrentLight current
SurgeLight surge