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🇺🇸 Channel Islands

Channel Islands · 캘리포니아주 벤투라

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Overview

National park islands off Ventura, California, famous for diving through some of the world's largest giant kelp forests. The Pacific temperate ecosystem's vivid biodiversity has earned it the nickname 'the Galápagos of North America'.

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Highlights

Unique diving swimming through some of the world's largest giant kelp forests
A nickname, 'the Galápagos of North America', for its dense endemic ecosystem
The thrilling experience of swimming alongside California sea lions
Convenient access as a day trip from LA or Ventura

Good to know

SeasonSummer through autumn (Jun–Oct) offers the best visibility and water temperature.
·About 1–1.5 hours by dive boat from Ventura or Oxnard harbour.
SafetyGear can snag in kelp forests — always carry a knife or other safety cutting tool.

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