New socal diver, looking for dive sites app or resources

[Bob from California]

Just got open water cert threw SSI and looking to go diving in Southern California.

Looking for a recommendation on finding dive sites what have people been using.

I haven't found any good recommendations yet

 

[Derek of So Cal]

Hi Bob,
Here's a good start: https://www.zentacle.com/loc/us/ca
Hope that helps,
Derek

 

[MaxBottomtime]

Dive Sites - Southern California

Dive Sites is a page for information on our current Orange County California diving sites for scuba divers. Please check out this page often as we update!

beachcitiescuba.com

Southern California Beach Dive Site Surveys - PCH, Malibu to Orange County & San Diego

Best Beach Dive Sites of Southern California - These underwater wonders are home to hundreds of unique plant and animal species. Eco Dive Center invites you to explore the diversity of these environments, from the enchanting kelp forests to impressive pinnacles and reefs bursting with marine life.

divecenter.com

Dive Sites

LOCAL DIVE SITES All Maps and Info Courtesy of Pacific Wilderness Staff (All Info

pacificwilderness.com

Coastal Dive Sites-Ventura to Malibu

Here is info about coastal dive sites between Ventura and Malibu. Many of the dive sites and some information about each is listed here.

channelislandsdiveadventures.com

Dive sites - Google My Maps

Dive sites

www.google.com

 

[Duke Diver #23]

If your are into physical resources, there are several books that you can purchase. One such book is "A Diver's Guide to Southern California's Best Beach Dives"

There is also a monthly magazine, which you can find in most dive shops:

California Diving News | The Authority in California Diving

California Diving News is published to support the unique California scuba diving market, and to be a resource and inspiration for anyone who wants to dive the state’s waters.

cadivingnews.com

Lastly, the county of LA host programs to educate divers about safe shore diving. They are hosting a free clinic in May called 3R's that teaches you how to be a better SoCal shore diver. Additional sessions coming this summer.

Los Angeles County - Parks & Recreation

parks.lacounty.gov

 

[Derek of So Cal]

3Rs is a great program - very worthy!

Lastly, the county of LA host programs to educate divers about safe shore diving. They are hosting a free clinic in May called 3R's that teaches you how to be a better SoCal shore diver

 

[Bob from California]

Thanks everyone. Appreciate a good start