Catalina Scuba Diving since 1958

From cute little senorita fish to giant white sea bass, there are so many fish in the sea to see when you go snorkeling around Catalina...

Sunbathe. Shop. Sip. Stroll. Sightsee. There are plenty of on-land activities to do while you’re visiting Catalina Island. Avalon is such...

There is nothing like scuba diving. The ocean is a big, beautiful place, and getting to explore it underwater is an amazing,...

In the 1966 film The Glass Bottom Boat, Doris Day stars as a part-time mermaid who occasionally helps her father’s boat business. She...

When you think of diving under the surface of the ocean, do you think of forests? The giant kelp forests abound all around the waters...

For thousands of years, humans have explored the waters all around Catalina Island. The first native populations of Catalina would hunt...

In the old days, when the big steamer ships would approach the pier in Avalon after a channel crossing, children in town would either...

2024 is here, and it’s time for you to try something new—especially when it comes to your scuba diving life. If you’re a Catalina scuba...

In the early days of snorkeling, humans used hollow reeds or animal skins filled with air as they explored the underwater world. It is...

Avelo was created to improve your diving experience. Read on to learn 10 things you should know about diving the Avelo System on Catalina.

From Casino Point to Lover’s Cove, the local waters in Avalon are well known for being great dive spots. The Catalina marine life that...

A Catalina Wildlife Cruise is another island adventure that allows visitors to explore all that the island has to offer.

All around Catalina Island are designated zones called marine protected areas (MPAs). Typically, MPAs exist to protect natural resources...

Although Santa Catalina has been nicknamed “the island of romance,” it is also a great destination for families looking for an ideal...

Avalon, CA – Despite a delay for severe weather, the 41st annual Avalon Harbor Underwater Cleanup continued the long-standing event’s...

Avalon—the charming town on Catalina Island—has a scenic walkway along Avalon bay, beach access, and plenty of opportunities for...

People have been beckoned to Catalina Island with enticing advertising for decades. “In all the world no trip like this,” ads once...

Thanks to the California climate, Catalina Island’s diving season is year-round. This doesn’t mean that divers enjoy warm waters all...

Avalon Harbor is full of boats, kayaks, paddleboards, kids, floaties, and lots of sea creatures—especially in the summertime. It is one...

Millions of people worldwide count scuba diving as one of their hobbies. California happens to be the state with the most open water...