Looking for seals-- all ideas welcome!

[Empty V]

Here's one more vote for Anacapa or Santa Barbara Island. I have never Been to the Coronados but almost everyone I have talked to all said the same thing, it's boring. That's just what I have heard, over and over. There might be some great spots if you've never dove the Channel Islands, but if you have the option I'd head somewhere else.

Billy

 

[fnfalman]

The Spectre dive boat out of Ventura, California tends to go to a spot at Anacapa Island (underwater arch) that has a lot of sea lions. I was on the Explorer dive boat, also out of Ventura, the other week and we went to Santa Cruz Island. On the second dive at BJ's Rock, the sea lions came out and play.

 

[Kevrumbo]

Well, out of San Pedro (Los Angeles Harbor), the shortest boat ride (Diveboat Seabass) to go out and see Sea Lions is actually to the Eureka Oil Rig; also a very unique structure to explore with all the colorful invertebrate life attached to the support columns & beams. An advanced dive though, with potentially strong currents & surge at depth.

But Anacapa and especially the rookery at Santa Barbara Island are the best: more curious pups & juveniles to play with you. Just be careful of the bulls during the mating season, and of course any mother with a newborn pup.

 

[Divebum Don]

Most of the Seals in California are in Mission Bay, San Diego. Go over the big bridge to Coronado and look for Trident Way ;~) I'm sure you'll be welcome, Haa! You may also spot them guarding Americas Cup boat hulls. Training dolphins for SpecOps, Surfing Zodiacs for fun, or jus' doing their "Thing" at San Clemente Island.

The MOST important thing to remember about Seals is you'll NEVER know you were interacting with a Seal, that's their ART! Good luck sighting some!