Lonely Planet Diving & Snorkeling Southern California & the Channel Islands (Lonely Planet Diving and Snorkeling Southern California) (Paperback)

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Product Description

Swaying kelp forests, colorful invertebrates and playful pinnipeds are just a few of the dive highlights offered throughout Southern California and the Channel Islands. Bathed by the cool Pacific Ocean, this region’s seamounts, walls and kelp-lined shore dives provide unlimited opportunities for exploration. Encounter calico bass and sheephead at Catalina Island’s underwater park. Free-dive through emerald kelp forests, observe blue and mako sharks from the safety of a cage or explore Wreck Alley’s Yukon wreck. From the current-swept islands off the coast of Los Angeles to the sunny shores of San Diego, this book highlights 60 of Southern California’s best sites.

You’ll get specific information on:

• dive site depth range, access and conditions
• common and hazardous marine life
• topside activities and attractions
• comprehensive list of dive services
• 15 easy-to-read maps

From the Publisher

Whether divers are scouring seamounts covered with scallops, anemones, sea stars, sponges, feather duster worms and tunicates or splashing playfully with sea lions and harbor seals, "Diving & Snorkeling Southern California & the Channel Islands" is the perfect companion to lead divers through the aquatic wilderness every splash of the way.

"Diving & Snorkeling Southern California & the Channel Islands" features specific information on: • Dive site depth range, access and conditions• Common and hazardous marine life• Topside activities and attractions• Comprehensive list of dive services• 15 easy-to-read maps

Product Details

• Paperback: 143 pages
• Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications (June 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1864502932
• ISBN-13: 978-1864502930
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #734,955 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Finally - a book with Central California Listed, July 5, 2007

By	Kristine D. Danner "ScubaGirlKris" (Fresno, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Although I didn't find nearly as many acceptable shoredive sites as I was looking for - I thought the book was great. It described the dive sites and characteristics and all the "need to know" stuff. I just wish it would have shown more dives a little further south. Is there any diving say, between, Moonstone Beach and Pismo?

Kristine :)