wanting to dive 8/6 or 8/7

[ryc]

Never been on a Kelp dive and will be in the area both days and heading back up to NoCal on Wed. I've done a little research and nosing around on some websites but thought i'd check and see if anyone had any suggestions for a must do dive or dive opts. Kind of considering a Catalina trip. Basically, would just like to get in a couple dives while in the area. Any suggestions as to who to go through..... Another consideration is i'll be staying w/ a friend who is kind of interested in going. Might have him talked into a DSD or even might just want to tag along for a boat trip. Not that a boat trip is a necessity, shore dives would be fine w/ me as well. Any suggestions folks?

Thanks!

 

[ICY ICE]

Go to Catalina dive park (Casino Point), viz has been great and lots of kelp. Weekdays are almost empty; should have a great time.

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Book on the Catalina Express
$59-$61 round trip
http://www.catalinaexpress.com/scheduleFares.php
1 mile walk or a cab for $10 to dive park.
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Catalina Diver Supply 8am-4pm
Fills $6
you can rent your gear there too
http://www.catalinadiverssupply.com/Pricing/pricing_for_catalina_island_sc.htm
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Food at local grease joint $12

Cost a bit more than a boat, but I prefer this place for a best of ''SoCal diving" in one place.

 

[Teamcasa]

Welcome to ScubaBoard!

Both dive operations in Catalina are excellent. Also diving the Casino Dive park is very nice as well.
Visit California Dive Boats for a listing of boats that regularly visit Catalina. Great Escape and the SunDiver are favorites.

DrBill should check in soon and add some more learned advice.

Dave

 

[Empty V]

I highly suggest jumping on the Peace dive Boat out of the Ventura Harbor. Amazing boat and just as good of a crew.

Billy

 

[JMdiver]

Here's the link for Ca. dive boats
http://californiadiveboats.com/

 

[ryc]

Ended up jumping on w/ scubaluv

Dr Bill, good to meet you.

 

[Teamcasa]

Did Catalina meet your expectations?

Dave

 

[ryc]

i really enjoyed the diving there, yes. The cold water though would have been much more tolerable had the wetsuit i rented been in better shape. which was the only complaint you'd here from me about the whole experience.

 

[ryc]

Can't remember the name of the last site.

Goat something or other????????? What's the name of it?