Parson’s Landing
Protected Area
Arrow Point to Lion Head Point (Catalina Island) State Marine Conservation Area
Why dive here
Parson’s Landing is a dive in California, United States. Water ranges 14-21°C, warmest July, August, September.
Parson’s Landing, a short boat ride from Two Harbors on Catalina, makes for a mellow dive, perfect for knocking the rust off your gear. We’ve found the entry from the beach easy on a calm day, and the dive itself rarely goes beyond 13 meters. Expect to see bat rays cruising the sandy bottom, leopard sharks resting near the eelgrass, and plenty of Garibaldi flashing their bright orange. It’s a great spot for newer divers, or anyone just wanting a peaceful afternoon exploring the shallows without too much fuss.
Typical Parson’s Landing Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Catalina Scuba
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Ron Moore's Dive Catalina
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Parson’s Landing
Parson’s Landing Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Parson’s Landing, sourced from NOAA NDBC buoy data - nearest station: Topanga Nearshore, CA (103) (221km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
19°C
66°F · Range: 14–23.7°C
Air Temperature
18°C
65°F
Wave Height
0.6m
13.8s period
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC buoy data
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