If you’re reading this, you must already know that Catalina is a premier place–not just in California, but in the world–for scuba diving. Legendary ocean explorer Jacques Cousteau used to conduct research and film in the waters around the island. Even before scuba diving technology was invented, back in the 1920s and 1930s, skin divers and spear fishers would come to Catalina’s clear waters in search of fish, abalone, and lobster. Then, in the 1960s, the Casino Point Dive Par

There is no place quite like Catalina Island–especially for scuba aficionados. One of the 8 Channel Islands off the coast of California, Catalina is one of the few places in the world where scuba diving happens all year round. With changing conditions, and a wide variety of marine life, each season–and each day–of scuba diving brings something different to see under the surface. Fortunately the dive experts at Catalina Divers Supply, the island’s premier dive center, can offe

In February hundreds of divers head to Catalina Island for the Avalon Harbor Underwater Cleanup. This special event is the only time that scuba diving is allowed in Avalon Harbor, and it’s all for a great cause. This event is co-hosted by Catalina Divers Supply and the Avalon Rotary Club Foundation and proceeds benefit the USC Hyperbaric Chamber, the Avalon Rotary Club Foundation, and Avalon Beautiful’s Casino Dive Park improvement project. If you’ve never done the Underwater

Discover the answers to 10 FAQs about getting your PADI Certification on Catalina Island.