Aristocat Scuba
Aristocat and Florida West Scuba School
Florida Westboth charter to bone yard.
For beach dive, there is a beach access point at the west end of Alhambra Road, Venice Beach. Teeth are found in depths of 14' to 22'. If you find yourself in 25' of water, you are probably 1/4 mile off shore. Bring a compass and use it often, as visibility is usually poor (3-5 feet). Compass will keep you from swimming in circles.
Since you are new to SCUBA, I would suggest the charter. Low vis diving can be challenging and daunting for beginners.
Remember to check water temps. The gulf water is much colder than the east coast during winter months, low 50s sometimes.
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