also drowning in diving without tanks u can have shallow water blackout and with tanks many more problems can come up witch a competent partner could save your life.
No snorkel? No snorkeling. The diving knife goes in the inside of your foot, not on the outside, that way you can reach it with any hand in case of emergency. Never dive alone.
We used to own one of those cute little cottages in Catalina, and we frequently took our skipjack or Wailer from marina del Ray to Catalina with the family. Best snorkeling is at emerald bay, just a short boat ride from Avalon. Twin harbors is cool also.
My wife and I went to Catalina to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary. We had a great time - including a bus tour of the island. We even ate lunch at the airport! However, we did not anticipate the high winds in the afternoon. Our scheduled boat ride back to Dana Point was cancelled due to the high choppy water. We returned to our hotel and they had a room available. So, we got to enjoy another night on Catalina. 8-)
I enjoyed watching your adventure to Catalina. Diving there was very similar to how the La Jolla Cove and Children’s pool were the the early 80’s before they allowed the seals and Sea lions to take it over. All those same creatures were there, even the big Bass, as it was a preserve. No longer tho.
NEVER dive next to the Casino due to all the pollution. Instead, dive on the back of the island, or much further north of Avalon, or further out on a boat.
A "POINT TO PONDER;" The closer you get to the Equator, the color of the wildlife/fish is less brilliant. I believe 🤔the water temperature is the determining factor. MUCH LOVE FROM GUAM !!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
remember when it was $35 round trip . in the winter you'd definitely want to be inside its freezing out on deck . worth noting the Garibaldi is the California state fish . also some amazing camping on other parts of the island by permission only private farmlands ,, the diving and fishing is on a different level away from the tourist
Had a wonderful group trip to Catalina in the 80s to Campus by the Sea Christian camp. We went by small boat from Avalon to the waterfront camp. It was like you were 1000 miles from the urban sprawl of Los Angeles in a peaceful, natural world. Took a hike up the hills looking for the buffalo, only found droppings. The silence was amazing. So glad to see that Campus by the Sea is still in operation.
We got to feed the Groupers off the cost of Cozumel, where one, only about 3-4' long, snuck up and grabbed the bag of food from my hand...wow, I never made that mistake again. We went down about 110' on the wall. Sadly a couple passed away from overreacting. Not a place for anyone who overreacts. Thank you for the video, it brought back many memories of diving around the world.
I remember in the 90s we were told to not take with us a stone, or a shea shell, nothing and everything was protected, well in 2018 mases of stones from the cliffs are being torn down by men making seals not have much room to hang by the rocks. It was very sad to see the island that was once so protected now going under so much destruction.
I was there 35 years ago and the best part was the snorkeling!! The worse was getting sea sick both ways. I would do it again but with some I think dramamine ? Thanks for sharing..
Very comprehensive and no fluff. Great to watch if you are wanting to go. Also for those of us elders yes, extra good sleep pad and bag on wheels..never would have thought of those, never needed in my youth. Guy goes alone to Hermit Gulch, LOL.
When I was a teen I went snorkeling for the first time in Catalina and all I remember was cold water, dark water, algae, lots of algae going down idk how far down, and it would freak me out swimming in it because it would touch our bodies. Not a great experience, not a lot of fish that I can remember. I did see Plankton under a microscope and petted baby sharks so that was nice.
Nice video. A dive knife isn’t needed for Giant Kelp. You can fold it in half and it will snap, you can bite it and you can simply pull it out. The trick is to stay calm, assess the situation and determine the best course of action. A knife on your calf does increase entanglements inside or out (I wear mine inside when freediving, and it does sometimes catch some kelp). Best bet is to have a pocket for it added to your wetsuit from someone like Otter Bay Wetsuits.
I think Catalina is a great trip. I’ve been there twice on Cruise ships specifically because of the day there and have lobstered there on a private boat. Fun place, very beautiful.
In the 70’s I used to scuba dive about five miles from the island. We used to see Blue Sharks. They were very timid, but courteous. We had fun with the sea lions. I miss those days. Living in Northern Idaho now 1/2 mile from the largest like in Idaho. Loving it, but no longer scuba dive……….
@@faulknergray3278 thank you! Not sure what the brand of the pouch was. I just got it off Amazon, and I’ve already lost it. PFSN DF-3000 is the brand of dive light
Just a friendly note about the Garibaldi orange fish. They are Tha state of California's state marine fish. Your not allowed to have in your possession if anyone was thinking about fishing for them. They are a protected species.
Best NOT to post this stuff. Everyone always telling the tourists where to go. Just enjoy it yourself and let others discovery things on their own, it's part of the adventure.
I grew up in Pedro Hung on the Cliffs most my life with friends Smesh park Allways wondered why the Island never planted trees it allways looked Baron too me At the rate these Out of towners that run our city council meetings Allow the city workers to cut down all our Palm trees and all trees in our parks on the coast and with in the city SAN PEDRO WILL B JUST AS BARON SAVE THE TREES 😢 🌴 🌳 🤷🏽🙋🏽🙏🕊️
Catalina tries to keep Catalina as it was 1000 years ago. Water is always in short supply and many tropical plants are not suited to the natural, semi-arid Channel Islands. There are no water pipes coming from the mainland. Invasive plants and animals are a constant battle.
Please think about how your video will increase tourism in Catalina and degrade the experience for visitors and locals. I suggest that you share all the things you did there...but please do not tell people where you were. Imagine hundreds of visitors sharing that little campground or divers invading the pristine dive spots you enjoyed.
@@davidross703 Just didn't seem like you were happy or having fun. The info and all was really good: Didn't make me want to go there. Thank you all the same!!!
@@gymshoe8862 I don't know if sorry is the right comment. I appreciated your direct comment, not harsh, but true. It didn't seem like he was happy or having fun. I teach my kids to say: f um if they don't like us, as we do RIGHT! We should never be afraid of caring TRUGH. I applaud you as it didn't seem derogatory to me at all, and seemed like it needed to be said, so this man could maybe make them a bit more happy or like he was truly having fun, then they become so much better, and I liked his comment also. Thank you both! Jeff
@@davidross703 So many videos with excessive “Excitement”…”Im so excited!!!” etc. etc. but i found the video and you just fine. I got a sense of personality…very focused video without a bunch of extra. You’re enthusiasm came through when you were narrating the underwater critters. Thrill seekers and adrenaline junkies have plenty to choose from. Maybe they weren’t paying close attention. Also, again you were focused on making a quick how to rather than a vicarious vacation pic. ; different types of video. Also putting the cooking in a separate video was helpful. With so much to watch and so little time i think your approach will be popular. You can always do another about your take on things, personality or “Catalina so much fun” or whatever. As I’ve gotten older I’ve mellowed..it isn’t a lack of personality it is just “Chill” as the youngins say.
The rules are incredibly stupid It is insane on what you’re not allowed to do while camping anymore looks like this is just a tourist trap to take your money with two or three minutes of hot water in your shower that’s just crazy yeah I don’t think I want to camp in Catalina island
Getting seasick? There was no swell brutha. And anyone watching this don’t go to Catalina, it smells like doo doo and when you get there they throw Pooh at you. Actually anywhere in California!! Just stay away trust me…
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I grew up in San Pedro and Catalina was very accessible. I learned to dive when i was 13. First lesson, never dive alone.
Why ?
Why ?
@@oliviasukamto947 white shark or great white... lots of fish out there brings top predators ...
also drowning in diving without tanks u can have shallow water blackout and with tanks many more problems can come up witch a competent partner could save your life.
@@quick8009 thx
No snorkel? No snorkeling. The diving knife goes in the inside of your foot, not on the outside, that way you can reach it with any hand in case of emergency. Never dive alone.
ive been where he was its like disneyland underwater tons of ppl. id say no scuba alone 100%
We used to own one of those cute little cottages in Catalina, and we frequently took our skipjack or Wailer from marina del Ray to Catalina with the family. Best snorkeling is at emerald bay, just a short boat ride from Avalon. Twin harbors is cool also.
Great video. Used to snorkel in Laguna in the 1980s, Girabaldi and the towering golden kelp strands were great , very beautiful.
Looks like an awesome trip! I also liked how you gave all the prices for things that’s super helpful.
been to Catalina Island many times , great video ,sir ,thank you for posting.
great video. concise with good underwater coverage. appreciated the rundown on all your costs.
Very interesting, informative and moved along quickly. I enjoyed 😊!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video brotha, that's something I want to do and do some riding on my birthday but I never make it 3yrs in a row now, thanks for the quick tour
My wife and I went to Catalina to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary. We had a great time - including a bus tour of the island. We even ate lunch at the airport! However, we did not anticipate the high winds in the afternoon. Our scheduled boat ride back to Dana Point was cancelled due to the high choppy water. We returned to our hotel and they had a room available. So, we got to enjoy another night on Catalina. 8-)
I enjoyed your presentation. Great clear water photos. I have been to Catalina but mostly as a tourist and no water adventures. Continued safe travels
I enjoyed watching your adventure to Catalina. Diving there was very similar to how the La Jolla Cove and Children’s pool were the the early 80’s before they allowed the seals and Sea lions to take it over. All those same creatures were there, even the big Bass, as it was a preserve. No longer tho.
San Pedro and Dana Point are also departure points for Catalina.
If you get seasick, go by Helicopter. I took Catalina Express and was miserable. When we arrived, I grabbed a hotel room and was sick until evening.
Thanks for sharing
Cool video,Rock Rock Rock Lobster down down B-52
NEVER dive next to the Casino due to all the pollution. Instead, dive on the back of the island, or much further north of Avalon, or further out on a boat.
A "POINT TO PONDER;" The closer you get to the Equator, the color of the wildlife/fish is less brilliant. I believe 🤔the water temperature is the determining factor.
MUCH LOVE FROM GUAM !!!
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
remember when it was $35 round trip . in the winter you'd definitely want to be inside its freezing out on deck . worth noting the Garibaldi is the California state fish . also some amazing camping on other parts of the island by permission only private farmlands ,, the diving and fishing is on a different level away from the tourist
Garabaldi is the California State Marine Fish (and protected). The Golden Trout is the State Fish.
The fish were absolutely "beautiful ". I really enjoyed your video. Thanks for sharing. Much love peace and blessings to you. 💋❤️🙏✝️💯
Had a wonderful group trip to Catalina in the 80s to Campus by the Sea Christian camp. We went by small boat from Avalon to the waterfront camp. It was like you were 1000 miles from the urban sprawl of Los Angeles in a peaceful, natural world.
Took a hike up the hills looking for the buffalo, only found droppings.
The silence was amazing. So glad to see that Campus by the Sea is still in operation.
Loved it
We got to feed the Groupers off the cost of Cozumel, where one, only about 3-4' long, snuck up and grabbed the bag of food from my hand...wow, I never made that mistake again. We went down about 110' on the wall. Sadly a couple passed away from overreacting. Not a place for anyone who overreacts. Thank you for the video, it brought back many memories of diving around the world.
Thank you for sharing your amazing journey ❤️
If there's Harbor seals, there's sharks in the area.
I went to Bassett high and our shop teacher Mr. Challey would take us on fishing trips to Catalina
Very cool.
I remember in the 90s we were told to not take with us a stone, or a shea shell, nothing and everything was protected, well in 2018 mases of stones from the cliffs are being torn down by men making seals not have much room to hang by the rocks. It was very sad to see the island that was once so protected now going under so much destruction.
I was there 35 years ago and the best part was the snorkeling!! The worse was getting sea sick both ways. I would do it again but with some I think dramamine ? Thanks for sharing..
Super cool vid
Very comprehensive and no fluff. Great to watch if you are wanting to go. Also for those of us elders yes, extra good sleep pad and bag on wheels..never would have thought of those, never needed in my youth. Guy goes alone to Hermit Gulch, LOL.
You have inspired me to go back to Avalon!
Great underwater vid 💪👏
Looks like it was a great trip!!!!
You can go to Catalina from San Pedro, Long Beach or Newport Beach.
When I was a teen I went snorkeling for the first time in Catalina and all I remember was cold water, dark water, algae, lots of algae going down idk how far down, and it would freak me out swimming in it because it would touch our bodies. Not a great experience, not a lot of fish that I can remember. I did see Plankton under a microscope and petted baby sharks so that was nice.
just found your channel and want to thank you for posting this! i have been looking for a solo camping trip, and i think I'll do this in August.
Cool video.
Very good photography
Nice video. A dive knife isn’t needed for Giant Kelp. You can fold it in half and it will snap, you can bite it and you can simply pull it out.
The trick is to stay calm, assess the situation and determine the best course of action. A knife on your calf does increase entanglements inside or out (I wear mine inside when freediving, and it does sometimes catch some kelp). Best bet is to have a pocket for it added to your wetsuit from someone like Otter Bay Wetsuits.
Do they still have sea planes flying to the isthmus .from Long Beach .
Born and raised in Torrance, at 70 years old I have yet to see Catalina !! Ome day.....
How is that even possible? It’s only 20 miles off shore, a 1hr ride in the ferry.
You aren't missing out on much honestly. Save your money and head to the Hawaii islands instead, if you haven't done so already
I think Catalina is a great trip. I’ve been there twice on Cruise ships specifically because of the day there and have lobstered there on a private boat. Fun place, very beautiful.
Nice vid enjoyed it! Haven’t been since 2018 w the family, kinda pricy but on the list to do for any family!!
In the 70’s I used to scuba dive about five miles from the island. We used to see Blue Sharks. They were very timid, but courteous. We had fun with the sea lions. I miss those days. Living in Northern Idaho now 1/2 mile from the largest like in Idaho. Loving it, but no longer scuba dive……….
Went scuba diving with a group. my first time it was great.
You can also go from Dana Point, CA. Or fly via helicopter from Long Beach to Pebbly Beach near Avalon.
I live in San Bernardino I should take a trip out there.
I wanted to see the end result of your green beans and onions
I was attacked by a cougar, and furry flounder, while visiting Catalina
Was that whiskey in your plastic bottle ? 🎉🎉
Highly recommend checking out the diving and camping in Two Harbors!
Wonderful video! What brand is your waterproof pouch and the light for your GoPro?
@@faulknergray3278 thank you! Not sure what the brand of the pouch was. I just got it off Amazon, and I’ve already lost it. PFSN DF-3000 is the brand of dive light
What camera did you use for the underwater footage?
Just a friendly note about the Garibaldi orange fish. They are Tha state of California's state marine fish. Your not allowed to have in your possession if anyone was thinking about fishing for them. They are a protected species.
Nice. Which brand is your snorkeling mask?
No snorkel ..? More comfortable
All electric golf carts, How does the island det its electricity ??
Good question, my bet is they have cables from one of the ports laying on the bottom of the ocean.
LOL, Just googled it, they have diesel generators and solar panels , It's not reliant on any power from the mainland
Was that a box jelly fish?
Why are you say “in U.S. dollars”. What do you think we use?
Aren't there restaurants nearby?
good job thx
No bikinis in camp ? Summer =scenery in socal.😅
Very interesting
Thanks Dingle!
Where are you from?
Camping anywhere in Catalina is a "leave no trace" camp... meaning, you can't even leave your poop there.
Can you bring a mountain bike on the boat?
@@powskier yes, you can bring a bike on the boat for $20 extra
Great job!!
Thank you! Cheers!
Great video.. thanks for your content 👍
Thanks
I go out of Dana point.
The Garibaldi is California’s official state marine fish. Illegal to possess in California.
Very information, now we know who to stay from,, U,, 🤔 no need to subscribe, way too many selfies!
Shoutout to William Wrigley Jr.
Best NOT to post this stuff. Everyone always telling the tourists where to go. Just enjoy it yourself and let others discovery things on their own, it's part of the adventure.
Are a scuba diver
I grew up in Pedro
Hung on the Cliffs most my life with friends
Smesh park
Allways wondered why the Island never planted trees
it allways looked Baron too me
At the rate these Out of towners that run our city council meetings Allow the city workers to cut down all our Palm trees and all trees in our parks on the coast and with in the city
SAN PEDRO WILL B JUST AS BARON
SAVE THE TREES
😢 🌴 🌳 🤷🏽🙋🏽🙏🕊️
Catalina tries to keep Catalina as it was 1000 years ago. Water is always in short supply and many tropical plants are not suited to the natural, semi-arid Channel Islands. There are no water pipes coming from the mainland. Invasive plants and animals are a constant battle.
Way too short
$12.50 Each Way for VIP! for what?
SMH typical gouging.
Please think about how your video will increase tourism in Catalina and degrade the experience for visitors and locals. I suggest that you share all the things you did there...but please do not tell people where you were. Imagine hundreds of visitors sharing that little campground or divers invading the pristine dive spots you enjoyed.
Tiger. Sharks. No thanks
Scam island
Well, it is a tourist destination, sorry i mean "TRAP". And, with about 300M people traveling to California ever year, well, theres that too!
You forgot to bring a personality.
Harsh comment, but you're right! Good feedback for my next video. Thanks for the honesty.
@@davidross703 sorry man.
@@davidross703 Just didn't seem like you were happy or having fun. The info and all was really good: Didn't make me want to go there. Thank you all the same!!!
@@gymshoe8862 I don't know if sorry is the right comment. I appreciated your direct comment, not harsh, but true. It didn't seem like he was happy or having fun. I teach my kids to say: f um if they don't like us, as we do RIGHT! We should never be afraid of caring TRUGH. I applaud you as it didn't seem derogatory to me at all, and seemed like it needed to be said, so this man could maybe make them a bit more happy or like he was truly having fun, then they become so much better, and I liked his comment also. Thank you both! Jeff
@@davidross703 So many videos with excessive “Excitement”…”Im so excited!!!” etc. etc. but i found the video and you just fine. I got a sense of personality…very focused video without a bunch of extra. You’re enthusiasm came through when you were narrating the underwater critters. Thrill seekers and adrenaline junkies have plenty to choose from. Maybe they weren’t paying close attention. Also, again you were focused on making a quick how to rather than a vicarious vacation pic. ; different types of video. Also putting the cooking in a separate video was helpful. With so much to watch and so little time i think your approach will be popular. You can always do another about your take on things, personality or “Catalina so much fun” or whatever. As I’ve gotten older I’ve mellowed..it isn’t a lack of personality it is just “Chill” as the youngins say.
The rules are incredibly stupid It is insane on what you’re not allowed to do while camping anymore looks like this is just a tourist trap to take your money with two or three minutes of hot water in your shower that’s just crazy yeah I don’t think I want to camp in Catalina island
Getting seasick? There was no swell brutha. And anyone watching this don’t go to Catalina, it smells like doo doo and when you get there they throw Pooh at you. Actually anywhere in California!! Just stay away trust me…