In Reply to: Re: Snorkeling in Avalon posted by Frank on February 14, 2010 at 13:02:00:

Yes, I've had good times snorkeling/freediving at Christmas Tree Cove, though it can be an adventure getting down to from the road (less so without tanks).

To the south in Palos Verdes, I'd also put in a vote for Pt. Vicente Fishing Access (at least that's its longstanding name -- next year or so we'll have to find something else to call it?). I've had some very enjoyable freedive sessions there ... octopus, bat rays and horn sharks in the shallows.