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Channel Islands

Cold water kelp forests, sea caves, and wild islands close to California yet worlds apart

Updated Nov 21, 2025 • 7 sources

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Featured dive spots for Channel Islands

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Alaina’s Sandy Bottom dive spot

Alaina’s Sandy Bottom

Reef

Easy Roatan boat dive with sand channels and coral towers.

Visibility18 m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Marine LifeAverage variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentNo current
Anthony’s Key Resort House Reef dive spot

Anthony’s Key Resort House Reef

Reef

Easy Roatan house reef with direct shore access and reef life.

Visibility15 m
AccessEasy entry
CoralHealthy coral
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesExcellent facilities
CurrentNo current
Bear’s Den dive spot

Bear’s Den

Cave

Roatan cavern-and-reef dive with black coral and giant sponges.

Visibility20 m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
CurrentNo current
Bikini Bottom dive spot

Bikini Bottom

Reef

Shallow Roatan training reef with sand patch and easy reef top.

Visibility18 m
AccessSimple entry
CoralMixed health
Marine LifeAverage variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentNo current
Black Rock dive spot

Black Rock

ReefWall

Roatan wall dive with fissures, sponges, and macro reef life.

Visibility15 m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Marine LifeAverage variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
CurrentLight current
Blue Cave dive spot

Blue Cave

Cave

Shallow Roatan shore cave dive with clear water and easy access.

Visibility18 m
AccessSimple entry
Marine LifeAverage variety
CurrentNo current