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4027 Sepulveda Blvd. Culver City, CA 90230
Hours: Monday through Saturday - 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM & Sunday 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM - ph 310.398.5759
Directions to Eco Dive Center in West Los Angeles
Heading North on 405 Freeway: Exit Washington Blvd. Turn RIGHT on to Sepulveda Blvd. Go one block and Eco Dive Center is on the right side at 4027 Sepulveda Blvd. Parking in rear of store (8 spots) and metered street parking is also available.
Heading South on 405 Freeway: Exit Venice Bvd. Turn LEFT on to Sawtelle Blvd. Go one block and turn LEFT on to Washington Place, Go one block under eway and turn RIGHT on to Sepulveda Blvd and Eco Dive Center is on the right side at 4027 Sepulveda Blvd. Parking in rear of store (8 spots) and metered street parking is also available. Google Map it!
Directions to Pool Facilities:
Culver City Plunge - Pool Training Facility is at 4175 Overland Ave and Barman Ave (just south of Culver Blvd) in Culver City, 90230. The pool is located just south Culver Blvd on the North-west corner. Drop your gear off at the corner of Barman and Overland, then go park on Barman ave. Lockers, hot showers and private dressing rooms.
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Santa Monica City College - Pool Training Facility Take the 405 North, exit 10West. Take the 10 freeway to 20th Street, exit 20th street and turn left at off ramp. Turn right on Pico and turn left on 17th (onto Santa Monica City College campus). Say to the right, pull through stop sign into loading zone and you can unload your gear there and you will see the pool on your right. Park in the parking structure and proceed to the pool entrance with your gear. Make multiple trips if needed. As you enter the facility you will see two pools go to your right and walk down to the far end (the deep end) of the pool. This is where you will meet your class.
Veterans Park in Redondo Beach, CA.
From the San Diego Freeway (Route 405), Exit Hawthorne Blvd. Turn Right (South) to Torrance Blvd and turn Right (West). Go for 6 miles to Catalina Ave and turn Left (South) and then a quick Right on Esplanade and then another quick Right (West) on the next corner that has no name. You'll see the parking lot on the right, pull in and park. Look for divers and find your group. Parking is metered so bring lots of quarters ($0.25 per 15 minutes) Map and Directions
Shaws Cove in Laguna Beach, CA.
Take the 405 South to Sand Canyon road (Highway 133). Follow Sand Canyon (133) south through Laguna Canyon. You will pass through the outskirts of Laguna Beach and the road turns into Broadway. Continue traveling until you come to Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) and then turn right. To get to Shaw's Cove turn left onto Wave Street from PCH. Wave will "T" into Cliff Drive. From this point, look to the left or right for parking. Parking is available on a first come first serve basis. There are no parking meters to pay, but there are several fire hydrants and private driveways.
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Catalina Express in Long Beach, CA. (to Casino Point) Downtown Long Beach, 320 Golden Shore (710) Fwy. South into Long Beach. Stay to the left, follow signs to downtown and exit Golden Shore. Turn right at stop sign, follow around to Terminal on the right. Parking in parking structure on the left. Parking is $12 daily max per 24 hours.
Pacific Star Dive Boat in Redondo Beach CA.
From West Los Angeles: Take 405 South and Exit Inglewood Ave and turn Right (South), Turn Right (West) on Artesia Blvd. then turn left on Aviation.Then left (South) on PCH (Pacific Coast Highway) go until you hit Beryl and make a Right turn (West). Then at Harbor Dr. turn Left (South). Make a right into the last parking lot and go all the way left to the yellow hoists. If you see "Samba" restaurant you're in right place. The Pacific Star is adjacent to the hoists. Be sure to get your parking stub validated by the boat's crew. This boat provides airfills, bunks, showers and two meals.
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Island Time Dive Boat in Long Beach, California
From West Los Angeles: 405 South, Exit Studebaker Ave and turn Right (South) Drive South on Studebaker until it ends, Turn Right on 2nd Street (Also know as Westminster). Then make a Left on Pacific Coast Highway (aka: PCH). Prepare to turn Right on N. Studebaker Rd. and a quick Left on to Marina Dr. Follow Marina Drive around the bend and to the end. When you come to the end turn Right and start looking for McKenna's Seafood Restaurant.
Map to Island Time Website: ExpressDivers.com
Spectre Dive Boat in Ventura - 1583 Spinnaker Dr., Ventura Harbor, CA. From West Los Angeles: 405 North to 101 North (40-65 min) Exit Victoria and turn Left (South). Go two stop lights and turn Right (West) on to Olivias Park Drive (farmland). Olivias Park Drive turns into Spinnaker Drive. Keep driving until you see a big giant white buoy and turn right into the parking lot, Look for a restaurant called "The Greek" The boat is located directly behind "The Greek" Restaurant. Drop your gear off and park two parking lots over. Read the parking lot signs. Load your equipment, check in with the DM, pre-select your lunch and the lunch sign in sheet, sign all waivers and have FUN! The Spectre Dive Boat has bunks for singles and couples (make sure you don't take a double bed if your solo),bring your best swimsuit for relaxing in the jacuzzi, hot showers and sun deck. Don't forget to bring extra $ for tipping the crew.
Map to Spectre Dive Boat - Boat Review by Kim Sheckler of California Diving News Website: CalBoatDiving.com
Sand Dollar - Dive Boat in San Pedro Harbor
( 110 ) Freeway South. Exit "Vincent Thomas Bridge - Terminal Island - Harbor Blvd" take the exit towards Vincent Thomas Bridge, but DON'T cross the bridge! The Harbor Blvd Exit is before the bridge! Take the Harbor Blvd Exit, turn right at the stop signal, on Harbor Blvd. Go to 4th Stoplight, on the left will be the entrance to Ports O' Call Village. Turn left into Ports O' Call and park in the area of Berth 77. (look for yellow sign in parking lot "Berth 77") Walk straight under the entrance arch and Gangway to the SAND DOLLAR is to the left and just behind building "P-27" We are at Berth 77 C - Spirit Cruises * Dock Carts are available* Map to Sand Dollar
Mr.C - Dive Boat - San Pedro Harbor, CA.
From West Los Angeles: Take 405 South to Harbor Freeway 110 South until it ends - It will end on "Gaffey Street"in San Pedro - Merge left onto Gaffey and continue on Gaffey 22 blocks to "22nd Street" - Turn Left onto"22nd Street" Continue down past "Mesa" & "Via Cabrillo" -Turn right into parking where you see "22nd Street Restaurant". Unload gear and park across the street. Map to Mr.C
Sunfish - Dive Boat in Ventura - Channel Islands Harbor 3600 S. Harbor Blvd., #219 Oxnard, CA 93035
From the 101, exit at Victoria and proceed south on Victoria. Turn Right on Channel Islands Blvd. and go over the bridge. Turn left on South Harbor Blvd. (at the light)
Proceed south to the Marine Emporium @ 3600 Harbor Blvd (big blue building on the left). The Sunfish is behind the building. You may unload your gear at the dock and park in the big lot by the street. Map to Sunfish
