r/SoCalScuba

Hi everyone. I am visiting LA in a week, and I am thinking of diving in the waters of Catalina Island. I am looking at Eco Dive, and just called them.

I'm OW certified with partner (she is too). I was told that there is no dive package that typically includes a guide in SoCal. For EcoDive, I basically I have to book the boat ticket for the guide + pay per dive.

Is that truly a common thing in SoCal?

Apologies if this sounds ignorant as I typically dive overseas.

27F looking for a community to snorkel with in SoCal. Hoping to get PADI certified when the funds and time off work allow for it (would LOVE to do this with a buddy too). Love getting out to Laguna and have gone in SD. I come from the IE, so bonus points if anyone commutes from there too!🐠🤿

lately I’ve been diving 7mm with no hood or gloves & I’ll be fine. Planning to dive early, about 7:30am getting in the water in either Palos verdes or Laguna (conditions depending) but this heat is worrying me… I wouldn’t say I run cold but also I don’t want to get down there and be cold. Won’t be be diving super deep or anything. I have a 2mm shorty as well but I don’t think that would be enough. Obviously only I would know how I will feel but just curious on everyone else’s thoughts with this insane heat wave, time of day I’m diving (morning), etc.

Thoughts? Anyone diving with less than usual these days?