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Disclaimer: I will admit that everyone has their own opinion on best places to dive. Whether it is convenience for the diver, ease of entry or low-cost alternatives; the diver will always hold the ability to make their own judgment on proper locations. I will also admit that I am showing you some of the best diving that I have personally done over the years of living in Southern California. Do not worry, I have left out my favorite Laguna Beach destinations for this one! With that, let's look at some of the best places to dive in Cali. We'll...

There are many "whys" to try scuba diving, but there are many more reasons to become certified for life and make this sport part of your lifestyle. Course Director D.J. Mansfield outlines some top 10 reasons to get certified in this article.

So, we've got some warm waters moving up to the SoCal coastline! With that warmer water comes some marine animals that you may not be used to seeing on your dive outings. There have been sightings of larger predatory fish, big schools hanging out longer than normal and species that are well out of their normal range of travel as well as some animals you may just say "What the heck is that?!?"                                                       ...

by Haley Marchini Who's excited for WOMEN'S DIVE DAY?! This wonderful and rapidly growing tradition will continue for its fourth-year anniversary on July 21st, when female divers from all over the world will come together to celebrate diving, our mutual love for our oceans, and being women! PADI Women's Dive Day is a day to meet amazing women who dive, create community, and lasting friendships. This event continues to strengthen, support, and contribute to the worldwide growth and love for diving.Why is it important to have a day dedicated to female scuba divers, you might ask? Well, it's no secret...

Orange County, California is home to many dive sites, but there is one site that dominates in frequency of divers, quality of diving, and accessibility. Utilizing these markers has led us to believe that Shaw's Cove is the #1 dive site in Orange County. Located near Laguna Sea Sports, Shaw's Cove has spent over 80 years supporting the Southern California scuba lifestyle as well as visitors from all over the world!  With that, we think that Shaw's is the #1 dive site in Orange County. Here are the reasons why: Frequency of Visits: There is no doubt that Shaw's Cove dominates the local...