San Nicholas Island Suggest edit

San Nicolas Island is one of the Channel Islands off the coast of California, known for its diverse marine life and underwater landscapes. The island is less frequented than others in the Channel Islands National Park, providing a more secluded diving experience.

Diving around San Nicolas Island offers opportunities to explore kelp forests, rocky reefs, and abundant marine life including sea lions, various fish species, and occasionally larger pelagics. The underwater topography varies, providing both shallow and deeper dive options.

• Visibility: 10.0–30.0 m Suggest edit
• Currents: Mild Suggest edit
• Surge: Moderate Suggest edit
• Water temp (summer): 15.0–21.0 °C Suggest edit
• Water temp (winter): 10.0–16.0 °C Suggest edit

• Entry: Boat Suggest edit
• Permits required: Yes
  Permits are required for diving in the Channel Islands National Park.
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• Bottom types:
  rocky sandy kelp Suggest edit