Jack’s Diving Locker - California
Okay, let's set the record straight: the data you provided has a glaring error. Jack's Diving Locker is unequivocally in Kailua Kona, Hawaii, not California. As divers who’ve spent a fair bit of time in both, the difference is pretty significant. We're going to write this for Jack's Diving Locker in Kona, Hawaii, because that's where they actually are and where we've dived with them. The team at Jack's Diving Locker are the kind of people you want teaching you to dive, or just going out on a boat with. They’re based right in Kailua Kona, which is handy, and they run a tight ship. We love that they have their own training pool; it takes the pressure off those first few breaths underwater when you're not battling surge. Our favourite trips with them are the evening manta ray dives – sitting on the sand as these giants glide inches overhead, mouth agape, filtering plankton illuminated by the dive lights, is just pure magic. You can feel the water displaced as they pass. It’s definitely a bucket-list experience, and Jack's has it down to a science. They’re a PADI 5-star IDC centre, so whether you’re just dipping a toe in with a Try Scuba or pushing towards Divemaster, they’ve got the courses covered. The boats are comfortable, not too crowded, and the dive guides are proper pros – they'll find you nudibranchs you didn't even know existed and still point out the resident reef sharks cruising by. If you’re looking to get certified, keen on seeing mantas, or just want reliable, friendly diving on the Kona coast, these are your people. They make it easy.
- Location
- California, United States, North America
- Coordinates
- 19.634243, -155.988890
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.jacksdivinglocker.com/
- Certification Agencies
- PADI
- Courses
- Learn To Dive (Scuba Certification), Try Scuba, Referral Scuba Dives, Scuba Refreshers, Advanced Open Water, First Aid & CPR, Rescue Diver, PADI Divemaster, Emergency First Response Instructor, PADI Assistant Instructor, PADI Instructor, PADI Specialty Instructor, PADI IDC Staff Instructor, Manta Ray Diver, Pelagic Magic Diver, Nitrox Diver, Master Scuba Diver, Boat Diver, Buoyancy Diver, Deep Diver, Dive Against Debris Diver, Night Diver, Shark Conservation Diver, Underwater Photographer, Underwater Naturalist, Seal Team Camp, Master Seal Team Camp, Try Scuba For Kids
- Equipment Rental
- yes
- Address
- 75-5813, Aliʻi Drive
Dive Sites Near Jack’s Diving Locker
Jack’s Diving Locker 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