A California hello =)

[lifetrance]

I'm a college student in southern California, though I live on the east coast. I've been frequenting this site for awhile now, and it never fails to entertain me: I love the octopus photos/videos, and the community is great. I look forward to participating

So, any southern california natives know a good place to snorkel?

-Brandon

 

[Nancy]

Hi and welcome to TONMO.com!

Glad you enjoy the site and all the photos and videos.

Sorry, I'm in Texas and can't help you with your snorkeling question!

Nancy

 

[SDRotary]

I believe La Jolla cove should be a good start for you, I know I have seen many oocto's there when I go tidepoolin, that is if you mean San Diego by saying So Cal.

 

[cthulhu77]

just look out for the Carcharias !
welcome to Tonmo!
greg

 

[joel_ang]

Hi and to TONMO.com lifetrance!!

 

[Phil]

Welcome! Have fun here,

Phil

 

[lifetrance]

I believe La Jolla cove should be a good start for you, I know I have seen many oocto's there when I go tidepoolin, that is if you mean San Diego by saying So Cal.

Wow, I've actually been to La Jolla Cove; I didn't snorkel, however-- I went kayaking. I brought a girl in a duel kayak out along the cliff, and we came across a basking sea lion. He didn't seem to mind us at all; we brought the kayak almost to arm's reach. Quite an experience, looking into his black eyes. Also saw many bright, orange fish swimming around underwater. In fact, I recall speculating as to whether or not there might be octopuses down there . I shall definitely bring some snorkel gear next time I'm down there, coming from near LA.

 

[tonmo]

Welcome aboard!

 

[SDRotary]

The orange fish you saw were gerabaldi, our Ca state fish. They are very colorfull indeed. If you get a chance one weekend take a boat trip out to catalina island and have yourself some real fun snorkling. I dont know why it didn't cross my mind the first time I posted, but I digress. It is awesome either way.

 

[Ainbhlinn]

I've been to Catalina a few times. It's bone chillingly cold, but the life there is so rich. You always see a garibaldi. And there're those huge crabs. Those were awesome.

I've never seen an octo though. They must have great camouflage.