United States · Santa Cruz Island, Channel Islands

Yellowbanks

Best time to dive

September to October

Certification & difficulty

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

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - Not typically snorkeled - depth beyond standard snorkel range

Safety notes

Surge/current, boat traffic, cold water (7mm wetsuit/drysuit recommended), depth profile requiring good buoyancy/gas management; sea lions protected under MMPA if encountered

Permits & fees

No Channel Islands National Park entrance fee; dive-flag law applies

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Ventura

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.