Santa Barbara Island - Sea Lions

[Sandra_Quinn]

Hello dear fellow divers!

I am from Germany and I will be spending my vacation in California. Diving with Santa Barbara's sea lions has really caught my fancy - but it is a bit tricky to find a diving
company that is going there.

Since I only will be in the area on the 14th/15th of June I was wondering if anybody here has a recommendation.

Any advice would be highly appreciated!

Thanks a lot!

Sandra

 

[drbill]

Check out this listing of SoCal dive boats and their destinations.

California Diving News : Dive Boat Directory

Oh, and while you're at it, keep an eye out for "the landlord." They just love "playing" with those sea lions!

 

[MaxBottomtime]

None of the Long Beach area boat have trips schedules that weekend for SBI, however the Peace has trips on the 14th and 15th to Anacapa Island where you will see a lot of sea lions.
14 SA Aloha Dive 1/2 Anacapa 7AM 818-225-1616
14 SA Ocean Adventures 1/2 Anacapa 7AM 310-578-9391
15 SU Anacapa Dive Center Anacapa 7AM 805-963-8917
Peace Dive Boat Main Page
In the meantime, here's some Santa Barbara Island sea lion video to get you in the mood.
YouTube - Sea Lions

 

[paradicio]

Oh you are going to have so much fun! Here are some sea lion pics from SB Island, just to tease you until you get here!

 

[drbill]

Sea lions are stinky, disease-ridden marine mammals... but I like them anyway.

 

[MaxBottomtime]

Sea lions are stinky, disease-ridden marine mammals... but I like them anyway.

Is that why you like your old wetsuit?
Just kidding.

 

[Mo2vation]

there are a few sea lions on Anacapa island, too.

Much closer trip, 4 dives (not just 3), cheaper, faster and lots of other places to get a great dive once you've played with the doggies.

I'm just sayin....

I've been to both several times, and for my money, Anacapa is the better bet. I usually go on the Spectre. Capt Ted puts us on "the sea lion" spot, and it never fails to please.

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[JMdiver]

there are a few sea lions on Anacapa island, too.

Much closer trip, 4 dives (not just 3), cheaper, faster and lots of other places to get a great dive once you've played with the doggies.

I'm just sayin....

I've been to both several times, and for my money, Anacapa is the better bet. I usually go on the Spectre. Capt Ted puts us on "the sea lion" spot, and it never fails to please.

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Ken



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On the left it looks like a dogs head.

John

 

[HBDiveGirl]

On the left it looks like a dogs head.

John

... I could resemble that remark!! :whack:

 

[Sandra_Quinn]

You are so kind! The pictures! Hm... can't wait anymore!

I have settled for the Spectre! Thank you! At first I was awfully disappointed not to be able to go to SBI - but after those pics :blinking:

It seemed such an impossible task to find the right company and the right spot - but I really came to the right place!

So, if you are on the Spectre on the 15th of June I expect we will meet!