Blue Holic Scuba - California
The team at Blue Holic Scuba, tucked away in LA’s Koreatown, are some of the friendliest PADI pros we’ve met on the California coast. They really specialise in getting divers comfortable and confident, which is exactly what you need when you’re tackling some of our cooler local waters. If you’re looking to get certified, especially if you’re moving up through your PADI ranks, this is a solid choice. We’d pick them for their patient instructors and the easygoing atmosphere they cultivate. We love that they focus on smaller group sizes, particularly for beginners. It means you actually get proper one-on-one attention, instead of feeling like just another face in a crowded class. Their open water dives often head to local spots like Catalina Island or Laguna Beach, depending on conditions. We’ve found their gear rental to be consistently well-maintained, no leaky regulators or foggy masks, which is always a bonus. For anyone who’s been eyeing that Instructor Development Course, Blue Holic Scuba runs a top-notch PADI 5 Star IDC, giving you a proper grounding before you take the plunge into teaching.
- Location
- California, United States, North America
- Coordinates
- 34.052727, -118.318430
- Phone
- +1 323-641-7416
- [email protected]
- Website
- http://www.blueholicscuba.com
- Certification Agencies
- ["PADI"]
- Courses
- PADI 5 Star IDC [padi:25879]
- Address
- 3636 West Olympic Boulevard, Suite A, Los Angeles, California 90019, United States
Dive Sites Near Blue Holic Scuba
Blue Holic Scuba provides access to 15 dive sites in California.
Other Dive Centres in California
- Adventure Sports Unlimited - PADI
- Adventure West Scuba - PADI
- Aloha Scuba
- Anderson's SCUBA diving
- Any Water Dive Center - PADI, DAN
- Aquanautics Dive, Inc - ["PADI"]
- Aquarius Dive Shop
- Aqua Safaris - EFR, DAN
- Aqua Sports
- ASD Scuba School
Best Time to Dive in California
The warmest water temperatures in California occur in August, averaging 20.6°C (up to 24.0°C). The coolest conditions are in February at 14.0°C.
The calmest sea conditions are typically in July with average wave heights of 0.60m.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 14.4°C (air: 14.0°C)
- February: 14.0°C (air: 13.8°C)
- March: 14.2°C (air: 13.3°C)
- April: 14.9°C (air: 14.3°C)
- May: 16.6°C (air: 15.4°C)
- June: 18.9°C (air: 17.4°C)
- July: 20.4°C (air: 18.9°C)
- August: 20.6°C (air: 19.6°C)
- September: 20.4°C (air: 19.7°C)
- October: 18.8°C (air: 18.4°C)
- November: 16.3°C (air: 16.0°C)
- December: 15.6°C (air: 14.3°C)
Marine Life in California
Home to 10 recorded species including 8 reef fish, 1 other, 1 octopus & squid.
Notable Marine Life
- Vernal Pool Fairy Shrimp (Branchinecta lynchi)
- Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) - Reef Fish
- Western Mosquitofish (Gambusia affinis) - Reef Fish
- Sea Trout (Salmo trutta) - Reef Fish
- Little post horn squid (Spirula spirula) - Octopus & Squid
- Prickly sculpin (Cottus asper) - Reef Fish
- cutthroat trout (Oncorhynchus clarkii) - Reef Fish
- Striped Bass (Morone saxatilis) - Reef Fish
- brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis) - Reef Fish
- Ribbonfish (Lepidopus caudatus) - Reef Fish
Recommended Packing List for California
Based on average water temperature of 17.1°C.
- Wetsuit (5-7mm) - recommended for 17°C water
- Hood & Gloves (3-5mm) - helps retain warmth
- Mask - essential for every dive
- Fins
- BCD - buoyancy compensator
- Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
- Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
- Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
- Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
- Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories