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Get fitted at Catalina Divers Supply in the Catalina Casino Building and head into Avalon's kelp forests with a full set of snorkeling gear for 1–4 day rentals. Perfect for beginners and experienced snorkelers who want flexible access to the island's reefs and marine reserve.
Get fitted at Catalina Divers Supply in the Catalina Casino Building and head into Avalon's kelp forests with a full set of snorkeling gear for 1–4 day rentals. Perfect for beginners and experienced snorkelers who want flexible access to the island's reefs and marine reserve.
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Operated by Catalina Divers Supply · Avalon, California
On Catalina Island, just off the Southern California coast, Avalon is the island's lively harbor town and the gateway to a marine world that’s startlingly close to shore. Catalina Divers Supply, located on the bottom floor of the Catalina Casino Building with additional rental access at the green Pleasure Pier, rents and sells full sets of snorkeling gear—mask, snorkel, fins, and wetsuits—for 1–4 day rentals that let you roam the island’s kelp forests, rocky reefs, and marine reserve with comfort and confidence.
The shop’s gear selection is calibrated for both first-timers and experienced divers. Lightweight masks with mirrored or clear lenses, flexible fins for long swims, and wetsuits in multiple thicknesses handle variable Pacific temperatures; the shop also stocks fish ID cards and accessories that turn a casual float into an ecological scavenger hunt. Rent gear and head to the marine areas near Lover’s Cove, Casino Point Dive Park, or the shallower reefs around the Isthmus for close encounters with bright orange Garibaldi, kelp fronds that rustle like forest canopies, and schools of perch and opaleye.
Catalina’s coastline is dominated by late Miocene and Pleistocene sedimentary rock and exposed ancient submarine volcanics—stone that has created ledges, pinnacles, and small caves under several feet of surf. Giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) carpets parts of the nearshore, creating three-dimensional habitat that supports leopard sharks in summer, endemic Catalina gobies, and dense invertebrate life. Snorkeling here feels intimate: visibility often ranges from 15 to 40 feet depending on swell and season, and the topography makes wildlife sightings predictable if you know where to look.
Catalina Divers Supply is more than a rental counter; staffers will suggest entry points from Avalon Harbor, briefing renters on currents, boat traffic, and the protected zones. That local knowledge transforms a rental into a responsible exploration; it’s why the shop is a practical first stop for visitors staying in Avalon.
Practical notes: reserve gear in higher summer months through the provided referral link, try on wetsuits and fins at the Catalina Casino Building to ensure fit, and always surface with a buddy or following a guide. Whether you’re carving through kelp sheets or floating above a rocky bommie, renting a full set of gear here makes Catalina’s underwater neighborhoods accessible, educational, and reliably fun.
Rentals typically run from one day up to four days, giving time to sample different bays and to snorkel at dawn when the sea is glassy and wildlife is active. The shop sells replacement masks and fins for visitors who prefer to travel light, and staff can recommend guided shore dives or boat operators to extend into certified reef dives. Picking up gear at Catalina Divers Supply is efficient, informed, and tuned to rhythms of Avalon.
Pick up gear at Catalina Divers Supply on the bottom floor of the Catalina Casino Building; rentals are also available at the green Pleasure Pier.
Rentals are available for 1–4 day periods so you can sample multiple bays or plan repeat sessions.
No—rental gear is suitable for beginners, but staff will brief you on currents and safe entry points.
Wetsuit thickness depends on season; summers may be comfortable in thin suits, while spring and winter usually require thicker suits.
Yes, Catalina Divers Supply sells masks, fins, wetsuits, and accessories at the dive shop in the Catalina Casino Building.
Yes—follow local signage and staff guidance; many zones are marine-protected and prohibit taking or disturbing wildlife.
Catalina Divers Supply is a full-service dive center located in Avalon, California, serving visitors and local divers on Santa Catalina Island. The operation offers a broad range of scuba and snorkeling experiences, from the beginner Discover Scuba Diving (DSD) program to advanced PADI specialty courses such as Night Diver, Deep Diver, Peak Performance Buoyancy, and Underwater Digital Photographer. The business runs boat dives on the Scuba Cat, including a popular two-tank unguided Scuba Cat Boat Dives option that provides access to Catalina's reefs with gear rinse and hot showers. Guided scuba dive options focus on Casino Point Park and the island's vibrant kelp forests, where divers can encounter a diverse marine community. Guided snorkeling trips require no boat and let participants swim among garibaldi, bat rays, and giant sea bass in a protected marine preserve. Equipment needs are met through Individual Scuba Gear Rentals offered a la carte—masks, fins, wetsuits, and more are available to rent or purchase. Wildlife-focused outings include two-hour Dolphin & Whale Watching Boat Trips to observe dolphins, whales, seals, and seabirds along Catalina's coastline. Training programs follow PADI course structures and include multi-day formats for specialties that require multiple dives. Featured on The Adventure Collective, Catalina Divers Supply presents clear trip descriptions, accessible rentals, and a range of guided and unguided options suited to beginners through advanced divers. These verifiable services and course offerings make it straightforward for visitors to plan safe, well-supported dives and marine wildlife excursions in Avalon. Online booking and local pickup available.
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