California Snorkeling Destinations

California, the land of the golden sun, is the place where you can drive from the ski slopes to the ocean in two hours.

Cautions: Avoid strong currents, riptides, and high surf!


Snorkel the California Channel Islands 8 Southern California Channel Islands near Los Angeles, California. Channel Islands National Park encompasses five of the eight California Channel Islands • Anacapa Island • Santa Cruz Island • Santa Rosa Island • San Miguel Island • Santa Barbara Island		Books for Channel Islands • Diving & Snorkeling Southern California & The Channel Islands Snorkeling Gear • Fins and Masks • Nautical Watches • Nautical Jewelry

Snorkel Catalina Island (Santa Catalina Island) Catalina Island is one of the Channel Islands and is located of the coast of Southern California near the Los Angeles port of San Pedro.		Books for Catalina Snorkeling • Diving and Snorkeling Guide to the Channel Islands, Including Catalina, Santa Barbara, Anacapan and More • Boating and Diving Catalina Island

Snorkel Santa Barbara Santa Barbara Island is 38 miles from San Pedro, California. The smallest of the Channel Islands, this island offers resting elephant seals, blooming yellow flowers, tumbling Xantus’s murrelet chicks, and rich cultural history.		Books for Central Coast • Diving and Snorkeling Guide to California's Central Coast: Including Southern Monterey County San Luis Obispo County Santa Barbara County Ventura Co

Snorkel Baja California Baja is in the territory of Mexico, but is a physical extension of the U.S. State of California. Avoid strong currents, riptides, high surf, and WHALES! • Ensenada • Cabo San Lucas • Loreto Bay in Loreto • Santa Maria Bay (Bahia Santa Maria)		Books for Baja California • Diving & Snorkeling Baja, California Includes the Pacific Coast, Sea of Cortez & the Islas De Revillagigedo • Diving and Snorkeling the Sea of Cortez: The Most Complete Guide to Baja California's Best Sites - Includes the Islas de Revillagigedo (Socorro Islands)

Snorkel San Diego, California The warm waters of San Diego County are located at the southern end of California, bordering with Mexico. Snorkel Tours – San Diego, California La Jolla Cove Ecological Adventure The La Jolla Cove Cave Eco Tour is one of the most exhilarating snorkel tours in San Diego. Swim through La Jolla's majestic sea cliffs, sea caves and out to the beautiful kelp forest where sear lions and harbor seals feed. Call: +1 858-483-9718