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.

