Visiting LA in late April - Diving shops recommendations and diving tips please?!

Hi All,

I am planning to dive in Catalina Island on either Friday April, 26th or Saturday the 27th. I'm kindly asking for recommendations of a reliable diving shop in the Island, i.e. that they won't stood up "in the last minute" and in terms of high-quality gear for rent.

I am planning two guided dives the least with a group of about 5 divers and was trying to figure out whether it is better to boat-dive or to shore dive. I'll appreciate if you could refer to water conditions and bioglogical diversity possible in each option.

By the way, know any modest and cheap place to spend the night? and any other "dry" on-land attractions in Catalina?!

Thanks in advanced.

Dor

The fine folks at Scuba Luv can help you with all of that.

I'm sure others will jump in here but the Hermosa Hotel is a great budget hotel and very diver friendly.

Check out this sticky thread with lots of great info: http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/so...great-catalina-island-info-sticky-thread.html