Where and when to see garibaldi
California's bright orange state marine fish, territorial damselfish that guard their patch of kelp forest year-round.
This guide documents sightings in 1 Good Dives region.
Garibaldi sighting calendar
Calendar months, every year
Peak = best odds · ● = regularly seen · blank = unlikely.
Calendars describe animal presence, not weather or site access; check each region’s dive season. For grouped animals, a marked month may apply to only one member of the group. Sightings vary by site and dive.