California offers some of the most spectacular recreational diving in the world. Southern California is blessed with a chain of local islands known as the Channel Islands of which offer a world-class kelp diving experience. Among local divers Catalina, Santa Cruz and Anacapa are seasonal favorites. Catalina Island, our closest and only populated island offers year round recreational activities. Its waters are highly protected and therefore offer a spectacular opportunity to experience Southern California diving at its best in a safe environment.

The team of highly trained professionals at Ocean Adventures would like to introduce you to our underwater realm. We specialize in small groups in order to maximize safety and ensure a day of unforgettable memories. Our focus is safety and FUN.

There are two ways to explore California's underwater realm. Diving off a boat that cruises around the Channel Islands or by taking a ferry to Catalina Island Dive Park. You will find our scheduled boat trips in our calendar. On those dates not scheduled for charterred boats, we can still arrange a day of diving for you around Catalina Island's Kelp Forest in the "Dive Park".

The other option is Catalina Island Dive Park: We begin our journey, via the Catalina Express, to the city of Avalon on Catalina Island. There we will have close access to restrooms, air fill stations and lots of great restaurants. Conditions permitting, two dives are the order of the day. After completing the dives and shedding our dive gear, we normally have time for a leisurely stroll down the waterfront of Avalon. The shops offer a variety of unique gifts and culinary delights. The day ends with a boat ride back to the mainland.

All in all a day filled with memories that few people will ever experience. Delivered by a highly trained team of professionals that guarantee safety and a love to share their passion for diving.

Price Options for Guided Dives:

$150 for one diver plus the boat fees (averages about $130 per person) for the diver and the private guide. Should you need rental gear, please budget $50 extra.

$250 for two divers plus the boat fees (averages about $130 per person) for the divers and the private guide. Should you need rental gear, please budget $50 extra per person.

$350 for three divers plus the boat fees (averages about $130 per person) for the divers and the private guide. Should you need rental gear, please budget $50 extra per person.

• For more information or to book, please call Ocean Adventures at 310-578-9391. Our instructors will be happy to clarify any queries you have. Thank you for choosing Ocean Adventures!

See what others said about diving with Us:

"Ocean Adventures is more than a shop, it provides a community of cool/friendly people who are obsessed about breathing underwater and are excited to show you the way. Most importantly, they keep you diving. OADC sold me my entire rig and it is pretty damn sweet! They spent a lot of time helping me figure out what to buy and why. I now want to buy a dry suit and will go though them because I know they will take care of me. From a rookie diver, this shop gives you more bang for your buck and you'll meet a lot of great people along the way," Renee B.

"My friends invited me to dive over near Catalina island last minute, and I didn't have my PADI card with me. Tim who I met that runs the place was generous enough to log in to PADI's website to get my certification number for me. What a nice guy. He rented me a complete set of dive equipment, and took the time to make sure everything (BCD, suit, tanks, regulator, fins, etc.) was in perfect shape. The equipment was top notch. Tim's suggestions for where to dive and what to keep in mind while in Catalina was perfect. I actually stayed an extra day, and got in another two dives because of how great his advice was. I don't expect amazing service from anyone anymore without having to pay tremendously for it. This dive shop has it together, and it's prices are fair. Renting dive equipment here was the best possible experience I could have hoped for. Thanks Tim! You guys made my trip epic!" Dustin L.

"Going with Ocean Adventures Dive Co. was the best decision I made when it came to learning how to scuba dive," Kenneth Mays