Hawaiian Diving Adventures - California

Hawaiian Diving Adventures focuses on guided trips to local California dive sites. They’re a good choice if you're looking to explore the temperate waters of the Pacific, particularly around the Channel Islands. Expect kelp forests and a chance to see sea lions and maybe a bat ray. It’s a solid pick for divers wanting convenient access to local boat dives without the hassle of organising a charter themselves.

Location
California, United States, North America
Coordinates
21.325012, -157.870320
Website
https://hawaiiandiving.com
Certification Agencies
SSI
Courses
BASIC DIVER (INTRODUCTORY DIVES), Reef Dives, Wreck Dives, Sunset / Night Dives, Open Water Diver, Scuba Skills Update (Refresher), Advanced Adventurer, Boat Diving, Deep Diving, Diver Stress and Rescue, Enriched Air Nitrox, Night and Limited Visibility, Perfect Buoyancy, React Right, Science of Diving, Search and Recovery, Underwater Photo and Video, Underwater Navigation, Wreck Diving, Dive Guide, Divemaster, Assistant Instructor, Instructor Training Course, Coral Identification, Fish Identification, Marine Ecology, Sea Turtle Ecology, Shark Ecology, Waves, Tides and Currents
Air Fills
Air, Nitrox
Address
1215, Mookaula Street

Dive Sites Near Hawaiian Diving Adventures

Hawaiian Diving Adventures provides access to 15 dive sites in California.

Other Dive Centres in California

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

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