The California Channel Islands - Gems of the Sea Located approximately 20 to 80 miles offshore from the metropolis of Southern California are the underwater treasures called the Channel Islands. Each island is a bit unique and offers a slightly different selection of marine life , bottom depths, bottom terrain, water visibility, and gaming opportunities. I have personally dove them all, thousands of times, and we have the first-hand personal knowledge of each site to make your diving adventure aboard the Great Escape the very best. There are hundreds of great dive sites to explore here.
Currents are generally mild and there's always a calm and clear site to dive.
There is also good lobster and scallop hunting to be found and we know the secret spots. Your students will also love feeding the bright orange Garibaldi , our state fish. This is one of the few sites that you will see the rare, yet docile, Angel Shark . This friendly shark can grow up to 6' in length. Here we like to visit Farnsworth Banks an pinnacle system which averages about 100' deep.