Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Ventura

The top 3 dive and snorkel sites in Ventura, ranked by diver reviews, with maps and photos. Read the Ventura guide

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Pelican Bay

No reviews yetUSA, California, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz Island

Halibut in the sand and Abalone in the rocy areas. Sea Lions sometimes. Near Prisoners Pier, north side of Santa Cruz Island

BeginnerMax depth 36.1 ftBoat entry
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USS Peacock Wreck

No reviews yetUSA, California, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz Island

USS Peacock is a 100' long wood hulled WW-II minesweeper. It sits in 60 ' of water on a sandy floor. It possibly sunk in December 1979. Incorrectly identified as the Peacock in many books, the wreck is actually the Spirit of America. Scorpion Anchorage; northwest side of Santa Cruz Island USS Peacock Wreck is also known as Spirit of America.

BeginnerMax depth 49.2 ftBoat entry
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Scorpion Anchorage

No reviews yetUSA, California, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz Island

20 Miles SW of Ventura Harbor. Northeast side of Santa Cruz Island.

BeginnerMax depth 60 ftBoat entry
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Ventura diving guide

Ready to check out the best sites in Ventura for scuba diving, snorkeling, shore diving, free diving or other ocean activities? Zentacle has 3 dive sites, snorkel spots, beaches, and more. Discover hand-curated maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.