Channel Islands Scuba

04/18/2026

Just a reminder that everything in our store is 25% off and everything must go!

We will be doing store wide sales of all rental and retail equipment.
Our hours for all sales will be 12-5pm.
Everything is sold as is, possibly used, and final sale.

April 17-19th - 25% off store wide
April 24-26th - 50% off store wide
May 1-3rd - 75-90% off store wide

Furniture, Fixture, and Electronics Sale - May 22nd-24th
Specific Furniture and Fixtures can be purchased at any time prior to this date with a pick up scheduled at any time other than sale weekends.

03/31/2026

Final Days

Beginning March 31st through April 11th we will continue our normal operating hours of Tue-Sat 12 noon- 6pm, for any customers who have equipment with us that has completed service. We will be reaching out to every customer individually on the status of any service. As of April 12th any equipment still left with us will be considered forfeited and will be sold to recoup service and storage costs. If you do have equipment with us but cannot make those dates just communicate that with our team and we will make accommodations to get your equipment back to you.

From March 31st through April 11th everything in our showroom will be on 15% off clearance. All purchases will be sold as is and final sale.

Everything Must Go!

We will be doing store wide sales of all rental and retail equipment.

Our hours for all sales will be 12-5pm.

Everything is sold as is, possibly used, and final sale.

April 17-19th - 25% off store wide

April 24-26th - 50% off store wide

May 1-3rd - 75-90% off store wide

Furniture, Fixture, and Electronics Sale - May 22nd-24th

Specific Furniture and Fixtures can be purchased at any time prior to this date with a pick up scheduled at any time other than sale weekends.

03/30/2026

We are Saddened to Announce that Channel Islands Scuba will be Closing it’s Thousand Oaks Store

Since 1988 Channel Islands Scuba has been the premier Dive Center for Ventura County. We have had thousands of students take their first breaths from the guidance of our long history of legendary local instructors. We have laughed together, cried together, and blown bubbles together. We couldn’t have done any of it without the support of the amazing scuba family that we have come to know and love. Thank you for your many years of patronage and support.

While this may be the end of this location this will only be a pause for the Channel Islands Scuba brand. We can’t wait to see you out on the islands, or in whatever the future of our brand may be.

A Thank You From Our Owner

In February of 2023 you all welcomed me as the newest owner of Channel Islands Scuba. Taking over a brand with such a long history, and with some legendary instructors having been owners, I felt that I had some pretty big shoes to fill. I can’t say that all of my decisions have been right, or that everything was always working in our favor, but I have always been committed to providing the highest quality training and knowledge to our wonderful scuba family.

It has been an honor and a privilege to have served the amazing community that dive the local islands for which we are named. While this does close my time with Channel Islands Scuba, I look forward to seeing all of you again, hopefully blowing some bubbles out at our very own Channel Islands.

Larry St Georges

01/29/2026

🐚Did You Hear? California Abalone Harvest Ban 🌊

California’s ban on wild abalone harvest through at least 2036 is a critical step in protecting red abalone after decades of overfishing, marine heatwaves, and kelp forest loss.

For scuba divers, this isn’t just a regulation, it’s about allowing populations the time and habitat they need to recover. Respecting no-take rules, reporting poaching, and supporting kelp restoration all play a role in long-term recovery.

Protect what you dive. Advocate for healthy reefs. 🤿

01/24/2026

Larry will be out of the shop today in Long Beach at the Festival of Human Abilities with Diveheart! Good Luck Larry, do what you do best!

The Festival of Human Abilities starts today at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, CA. Link in comments.

Diveheart Instructor and owner of Channel Islands Scuba, Larry St. George, will be presenting about opportunities to get involved in adaptive scuba and scuba therapy in the Southern California area.

Don't miss it!

01/20/2026

🌊 CA Dive Science Update 🌊
California has entered the active recovery phase for the sunflower sea star (Pycnopodia helianthoides), a keystone urchin predator lost during sea star wasting syndrome. Captive breeding is underway, experimental outplanting has been completed, and small wild survivors have been documented. Long-term reintroduction could significantly reduce urchin barrens and support kelp recovery, including within MPAs near Channel Islands National Park.

If encountered: observe, photograph, report and do not touch.

01/16/2026

We are truly blessed to be able to dive our beautiful California coastline. We saw a lot of cool creatures in 2025 and we look foward to what the new year of diving brings!

01/12/2026

At Channel Islands Scuba we carry the Wettie wetsuits from New Zealand that are engineered for divers who demand performance, comfort, and durability. Known for their premium materials, smart thermal open cell design and performance.

If you’re ready to upgrade your exposure protection, a Wettie wetsuit delivers the quality and versatility serious divers rely on, whether you’re exploring local kelp forests or traveling abroad!

12/17/2025

🤿 A solid dive buddy is essential to every safe and successful dive.
From equipment checks to situational awareness underwater, having a reliable partner ensures safety, confidence, and better dive experiences for everyone.

Dive smart. Dive together.

12/12/2025

🌊🌿 Kelp forests are the heartbeat of Southern California’s ocean.
These towering underwater forests provide food, shelter, and safe nursery grounds for countless marine species, from tiny invertebrates to giant sea bass.

When kelp thrives, our entire coastal ecosystem flourishes. 💙