World dive sites

California Diving

Land Temperature:
Range from 7-32°C (45-90°F) but varies from region. Hotter and drier in the south than the north.

Water Temperature:
Averages 15-21°C (60-70°F)

When to go:
Any time of year. August and September are warmest.

Wetsuit required:
5-7mm semi-dry or drysuit.

Visibility:
10-15m in kelp forests. 20-30m in open ocean

Diving types:
Kelp dives. Shark dives. Reef dives. Pinnacles. Shored dives. Lake dives.

Experience Level:
Beginner to Experienced

Marine life:
Giant kelp forests and reefs. Southern California sealions. Sharks including Mako, Blue, Leopard, Horn and Soupfin Shark. Garibaldi, seabass.

After diving:
Hollywood, Las Vegas, Disneyland, San Francisco etc etc etc