Plongée à Channel Islands — United States
The Channel Islands off Southern California offer a diving experience unlike any tropical destination — towering kelp forests that filter golden light, playful sea lions that spiral around divers, and rocky reefs teeming with giant sea bass and colorful invertebrates. The national park's protected waters are a temperate diving paradise just an hour's boat ride from Ventura. Cold water rewards those who come prepared with drysuit-worthy encounters.
- Score
- 65.0
- Visibilité
- 5–24m
- Température
- 12–21°C
- Meilleurs mois
- July, August, September
SCORE
34.0167°N
-119.3833°E
The Channel Islands off Southern California offer a diving experience unlike any tropical destination — towering kelp forests that filter golden light, playful sea lions that spiral around divers, and rocky reefs teeming with giant sea bass and colorful invertebrates. The national park's protected waters are a temperate diving paradise just an hour's boat ride from Ventura. Cold water rewards those who come prepared with drysuit-worthy encounters.
California's Kelp Forest Wonderland
Score Breakdown
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Marine Life
72.0Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.
Dive Types
Traveling with Non-Divers?
Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.
Activities for Non-Divers
Nearby Cultural Sites
- Channel Islands National Park Visitor Center
- Chumash painted cave
- Ventura Mission
Non-Diver Score
Good topside options for non-diving companions.
Safety & Emergency
Boat to Ventura Harbor (1 hr); hospital in Ventura; chamber in LA area; Coast Guard helicopter available
Top Operators
Truth Aquatics / Channel Islands Dive Adventures
PADI
Spectre Diving
NAUI
Peace Dive Boat
PADI