The big, grand dive sites around Catalina Island get all the press. Ship Rock, Isthmus Reef, Bird Rock, Eagle Reef—these…

Although Church Rock is just around the corner on the backside of Catalina, it seems like a world away. It…

It's all about animal action. Some places have it and others don't. The west end of Eagle Reef has it—big…

Blue Cavern Point is a spectacular dive for two reasons. First, its geography is largely vertical, both above and below…

In last month's issue of CDN, there was a single panel cartoon about finding someone's secret spot. The diver said…

Singing along with the Four Preps decades ago (don't ask how many), little did I dream I'd ever travel “26…

The western third of Catalina Island is commonly referred to as the "West End" and some of the best, yet…

Sharkbite Rock gets its name from the rock formations on the hill above the water, looking much like a shark…

The first time I tried to dive Little Farnsworth, my buddy and I ended up over a 130-foot sand bottom.…

You've all seen them in the travel brochures—deserted island beaches with green hills surrounding a secluded cove. Don't head for…