Gull Island

Best time to dive

September to October

Certification & difficulty

Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Snorkel-friendly - Feasible in shallow kelp-canopy areas in calm conditions (VERIFY - primarily marketed as scuba site)

Safety notes

Marine Protected Area (Santa Cruz Island State Marine Reserve component) - restricted take/collection; sea lions protected under MMPA, no touch/feed; open-water exposure, distance from harbor, cold water requires 7mm wetsuit/drysuit

Permits & fees

No Channel Islands National Park entrance fee; divers pay charter fare; MPA rules restrict fishing/collecting

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Ventura