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Casino Point, Avalon, Catalina Island
Catalina's flagship shore dive park with kelp, walls, and easy stairs.
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Entry is set up for shore diving with handrailed stairs, marked park boundaries, and immediate access to kelp, reef, and sandy edges in a usually manageable Avalon setting.
About Casino Point, Avalon, Catalina Island
Casino Point, Avalon, Catalina Island is Catalina's signature shore dive park, combining giant kelp, rock walls, boulders, sand channels, and training-friendly access right beside Avalon. It works well for straightforward sightseeing dives, photography laps through the kelp, and longer multi-level tours that stay inside a clearly defined underwater park.
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Research + Early Community Signal At Casino Point, Avalon, Catalina Island
Conservative research baseline blended with 1 dive by 1 diver.
VisibilityVisibility: 11.5m
AccessEasy entry
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesExcellent facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentNo current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Casino Point, Avalon, Catalina Island?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Casino Point, Avalon, Catalina Island Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
1m - 29m
Depth Note
Public site references describe the park dropping from the shoreline stairs and kelp shallows to about 95 ft / 29 m on the outer edge.
Best Season
Casino Point is dived year-round, with the warmest water and clearest visibility often arriving from late summer into early fall.
Typical Conditions
This is one of the more approachable Southern California shore entries, usually offering calmer water than exposed mainland beaches, kelp cover, and good visibility on settled days.
Safety & Access At Casino Point, Avalon, Catalina Island
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat traffic
Safety Notes
Use the designated stairs and stay inside the marked park area. Keep clear of boat lanes and expect surge to be most noticeable at entry and exit if weather changes.
Access Restrictions
Dive access depends on using the designated shore entry at the underwater park and respecting the buoy-marked dive area.
Legal Notes
Casino Point sits inside a protected underwater park where take and artifact salvage are prohibited. Follow current local rules before touching wildlife or removing anything.
Local Intel For Casino Point, Avalon, Catalina Island
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Casino Point supports everything from checkout dives to long recreational tours, with enough structure, sand, and kelp to repeat the site without forcing the same route every time.
Freediving
Freedivers can work the stairs, kelp edge, and shallow reef inside the park when visibility and surge cooperate.
Snorkeling
Snorkelers can enter from the same stairs and stay in the shallower kelp and rock habitat close to the park's interior side.
Wildlife at Casino Point, Avalon, Catalina Island
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Casino Point, Avalon, Catalina Island
1 community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Casino Point, Avalon, Catalina Island
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility11.5m
Avg. Water Temp21°C
Avg. Max Depth26m
Activity
Avg. Bottom Time46 min
Total Logs1
Unique Divers1
