If you have learned diving in Southeast Asia and are planning to dive in Los Angeles, you need to be mentally prepared ⚠️
First, you will have to face the cold.
The water temperature here is generally around ten degrees Celsius, even during the summer.
Therefore, it is advisable to wear a 7mm wetsuit or opt for a dry suit.
If you want to wear gloves, a hood, boots, or even an additional vest, both dressing and undressing can be quite troublesome〜
It is best to bring hair conditioner and moisturizer or wear a rash guard underneath the wetsuit.
Once you finally manage to put on all the equipment, you will hardly have any energy left for anything else.
Also, diving here requires you to bring your own gear.
If you don't have your own equipment, you can rent it on the small island.
However, don't have any high expectations about the service in the local shops.
No country will help you set up and carry the air tanks on your back like the brothers in Southeast Asia. Here, it's every man for himself.
The dive park is on the shore, so imagine carrying dozens of kilograms of equipment from the beach to the ocean.
There are many marine creatures here.
Due to the protection of specific coral reefs and other animals, fishing is not allowed.
Most of the marine life you will encounter are Garibaldi, small yellow fish native to California, and they are adorable.
You can also swim with seals, which is quite enjoyable.
There are also numerous delicious seafood options, such as sea cucumbers, sea urchins, crabs, and lobsters.
All in all, diving in California is a very special experience!