Sea Lion Cove at Anacapa Island offers a shallow reef and kelp forest environment suitable for beginners. Divers typically explore depths ranging from 2 to 9 metres, with an average depth of 5 metres. Access to this site is by boat only, located 15 kilometres from the shore. Conditions vary, with visibility ranging from 5 to 15 metres and moderate currents. Water temperatures fluctuate between 14C and 19C, often necessitating a thick wetsuit or drysuit due to potential upwelling. Hazards at this site include boat traffic, cold water, entanglement risks, sea urchins, and surge.

Pelican Rookery at Anacapa Island is a shallow reef and kelp forest site suitable for beginner divers. The site maintains an average depth of 5 metres. Access is exclusively by boat, and divers should be prepared for mild currents and surge. Visibility at this location typically ranges between 5 and 15 metres. Water temperatures fluctuate throughout the year, ranging from 14C in the winter and spring months to 20C during late summer and autumn. Hazards at this site include cold water, potential entanglement in kelp, surge, and the presence of sharks. Typical dives at this location last approximately 45 minutes.

The Winfield Scott is a shipwreck and artificial reef located off Anacapa Island. The wreckage is distributed across a depth range of 4 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 5 metres. Access to this site is by boat only. Divers should be prepared for moderate currents, surge, and visibility between 5 and 18 metres. The site is suitable for intermediate divers, who must navigate hazards including boat traffic, entanglement risks, and the overhead environment created by the wreck structure. Water temperatures range from 13C to 17C throughout the year.

Inner Underwater Island is a reef and pinnacle site located off Anacapa Island. Divers typically experience depths around 7 metres, with dives lasting approximately 45 minutes. Access is by boat only, and the site is suited for intermediate divers due to moderate currents, surge, and variable visibility ranging from 6 to 24 metres. Marine life commonly observed includes Garibaldi, Spanish Shawl, Scorpionfish, sea stars, and sea hares. Divers may also encounter California Moray, Horn sharks, Hermissenda, Neptunazurea kempfi, California spiny lobster, brittle stars, tube worms, and abalone. Red gorgonians are also present on the reef structure.

Ampitheater is a shallow marine dive site located at Anacapa Island within Channel Islands National Park. The site features an average depth of 6 metres, making it a shallow location suitable for divers. Access to this site is exclusively by boat. Water temperatures at this location fluctuate throughout the year, ranging from 14C in the cooler months of February and March to 19C during the peak of late summer in August and September. Due to the shallow nature of the topography, the site is well-suited for those seeking a relaxed, shallow-water experience in the Channel Islands.

Channels is a kelp forest and reef site located at Anacapa Island. Divers can expect shallow depths ranging from 3 to 9 metres, with an average depth of 6 metres. Access to this site is by boat only. Conditions are generally mild, though divers should be aware of potential surge. Visibility can reach up to 30 metres depending on conditions. Water temperatures fluctuate throughout the year, ranging from 14C in the winter and early spring to 19C in late summer and early autumn. This site is suitable for beginners.

Underwater Island at Anacapa Island is a reef and kelp forest site requiring boat access. Divers can expect depths ranging from 10 to 29 metres, with an average depth of 13 metres. Visibility typically spans 15 to 30 metres, though conditions vary with moderate currents and surge. Marine life recorded here includes common sightings of Spanish Shawl, scorpionfish, sea stars, and sea hares. Divers may also encounter uncommon species such as Garibaldi, Horn Shark, wrasses, Neptunazurea kempfi, and California Spiny Lobster. Rare sightings include California Sea Lion, California Moray, Lesser Two-spot Octopus, Sorcerer's Dorid, and Hermissenda. Due to cool water temperatures between 13C and 17C, a 7mm wetsuit is recommended year-round.

Net Reef at Anacapa Island offers a diverse underwater environment featuring a combination of reef, wall, and kelp forest topography. This site is suitable for beginners and supports drift diving due to moderate currents. Depths range from 4 to 30 metres, with an average of 15 metres. Visibility typically spans 10 to 30 metres. Access is by boat only, and divers should be prepared for cold water temperatures between 14 and 17 degrees Celsius. Hazards include surge, strong currents, and boat traffic at the surface. A 7mm wetsuit or drysuit is recommended to manage the thermal conditions.