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JRO

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• Apr 29, 2011

• #1

Hello all,

I've decided it's time for a change. With that said I'm looking to relocate to somewhere where the diving is fine (preferably year round) and I'm thinking it's the left coast. Knowing little of the diving there (other than a week spent between Long Beach and San Diego) I was hoping some members here could give me some suggestions for a dive monkey to be happy.

Thanks much,

Jeff

 

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alibi 2

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I'm a Fish!

• Apr 30, 2011

• #2

I vote Monterey Bay and south...I love Monterey and the Channel islands

 

kathydee

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• Apr 30, 2011

• #3

If you're looking for warm water, So Fla is the place. But water temps in Monterey area are around 50-53 year round. Right now they are 46F though & a bit chilly . Kelp diving is spectacular!

 

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• Apr 30, 2011

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Hi JRO:

I doubt that you can beat the warm waters for visibility/clarity. However, diving through Kelp is a wonderful experience. You'll be amazed just by kneeling in the shallows and watching the sun rays pierce the kelp canopy. It truly is like being in a forest.

Be prepared to deal with cold water equipment (drysuit/wetsuit and the additional weight to keep you down). You might not get the consistently good conditions that you have in Florida but when the conditions are favorable, the diving is spectacular.

Claude

 

Last edited: Apr 30, 2011

Farty

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• Apr 30, 2011

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I am not world scuba traveler... except Spain, Greece and Caribbean I spent all of my dives in Cal coast. Hands down there is nothing more beautiful than sun shining through yellow kepl beds. It's truly magical experience and worth 45F water temp ;-)

I love diving Catalina (water is a bit warmer, ocean still beautiful) but it's not cheap place to live...


Monterey/Carmel has fantastic dive sites and truly amazing dive community.

 

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• Apr 30, 2011

• #6

I would think the first thing to look for would be a job position?? There are benefits to being adaptable with growing industries.