It seems to be a well-guarded secret that California reefs are as diverse and colorful as any tropical location. As your local Dive instructor I would like to share that secret with you as together we explore the splendor of our local reef systems and marine life.

California scuba divers enjoy a breadth and dimension of diving unknown to divers who limit themselves to warmer, tropical waters. In a single dive, a California diver may have opportunity to interact with a vast array of marine life, from some of the largest animals on our planet to the smallest forms of zooplankton.

In a span of a week, a California diver can experience various, ever changing surface and underwater conditions at a single site, each day presenting a different, beautiful, and unique image of the same location. Seasonal influences also offer more diversity in marine life, conditions, color, and lighting. Divers in California are always entertained, and never bored!

Most divers learn to dive with the idea/impression that they will see and experience a gravity free, wonderful new world. Too often, diver certification courses are completed at sandy, stirred up, low-visibility training areas, and students mistakenly believe this is all that California diving has to offer.

Unfortunately, many of these divers believe that they must travel to distant lands and spend exorbitant sums of money to find world class diving. This is simply not true! In fact, some of the world�s best diving is found in the majestic Kelp Forests of California.

Both novice and seasoned divers are invited to discover the multifaceted and rewarding diving available in California. The secret to truly enjoying these dives sites is proper training. Spending a few extra days with a competent instructor at a reputable dive facility can make the difference between an average dive and an epic dive experience. A little additional time and effort can give you the diving foundation to set you free.

California diving does indeed require better exposure protection and a stronger skill base� but keep in mind that California diving is UNEQUALLED anywhere in the world. Divers unanimously agree that the payoff is well worth the extra effort required to dive here.

An added bonus of the California diving experience is the abundance of world-class restaurants and hotels available to travelers. Whether on a day trip or a vacation from out of state/country, visitors to California dive locations can treat themselves to some of the best accommodations and restaurants found anywhere in the world.