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Best places to dive with California sea lion
Zalophus californianus
A social pinniped breeding around Gulf of California islands. Adult males become territorial during breeding season, which drives seasonal visitor restrictions.
Destinations ranked by how reliably california sea lion is seen. The bars show the likelihood by month — never a guarantee. See the full species page for more.
La Paz & Espíritu Santo, Mexico
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | commonly seen |
| February | commonly seen |
| March | commonly seen |
| April | commonly seen |
| May | commonly seen |
| June | commonly seen |
| July | commonly seen |
| August | commonly seen |
| September | commonly seen |
| October | commonly seen |
| November | commonly seen |
| December | commonly seen |
Individual encounters are never assured.
Los Cabos & Gordo Banks, Mexico
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | occasional |
| February | occasional |
| March | occasional |
| April | occasional |
| May | occasional |
| June | occasional |
| July | occasional |
| August | occasional |
| September | occasional |
| October | occasional |
| November | occasional |
| December | occasional |
Possible in suitable habitat; no unsupported peak is applied.