

Best for beginner divers, 5m, shore entry, mild current.
Veteran's Park on Santa Catalina Island offers a shore-accessible dive featuring a combination of artificial reef structures and canyon topography. With an average depth of 5 metres, this site is suitable for beginners. Divers frequently encounter California sea lions, horn sharks, East Pacific red octopuses, and garibaldi. Other species recorded here include scorpionfish, California spiny lobsters, and various nudibranchs like the Spanish shawl. Conditions vary with visibility ranging from 4 to 15 metres and mild currents. Hazards include boat traffic, surf, and a thermocline. Facilities at the site include parking, showers, and a rinse station. Night diving is permitted, with typical dives lasting around 40 minutes.
33.84090, -118.39600
Bring a beach mat for equipment assembly.
Use the handrail when traversing up and down the stairs from the parking lot.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5m
Visibility
4-15m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
15-21°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
40 min
Divers frequently encounter California sea lions, horn sharks, East Pacific red octopuses, and garibaldi. Other species recorded include scorpionfish, California spiny lobsters, and various nudibranchs.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, featuring an average depth of 5 metres and mild currents.
The site has an average depth of 5 metres.
Veteran's Park is a shore-access dive site.
Yes, night diving is permitted at this location.
Diving at Veteran's Park in Redondo Beach requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Veteran's Park in Redondo Beach. Water temperatures range from 15°C to 21°C.
Veteran's Park in Redondo Beach typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Veteran's Park in Redondo Beach typically ranges from 4 metres to 15 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.