🇺🇸 United States

Coastal dive, surf, and kite destinations from Florida and Hawaii to California — kelp forests, wreck dives, world-class surf breaks.

📖 Diving in the United States: 87 Sites From Springs to Open Ocean

123spots listed

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1Kitesurfing

38Surfing

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38th United States

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38th

38th is a year-round California surf break in Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary with consistent local interest and documented species activity.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

Alexander Springs United States

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Alexander Springs

Spring-fed freshwater dive site in Florida offering year-round diving with diverse aquatic life and clear water.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

Anglin’s Pier Reef United States

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Anglin’s Pier Reef

Anglin's Pier Reef is a year-round dive destination near the pier structure, home to diverse reef fish and invertebrates.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

Avalon Dive Park United States

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Avalon Dive Park

Avalon Dive Park is a year-round California dive site inside a state marine conservation area with accessible wreck and reef diving.

Best for beginners

38th United States

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38th

38th is a year-round California surf break in Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary with consistent local interest and documented species activity.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

Alexander Springs United States

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Alexander Springs

Spring-fed freshwater dive site in Florida offering year-round diving with diverse aquatic life and clear water.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

Anglin’s Pier Reef United States

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Anglin’s Pier Reef

Anglin's Pier Reef is a year-round dive destination near the pier structure, home to diverse reef fish and invertebrates.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

Avalon Dive Park United States

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Avalon Dive Park

Avalon Dive Park is a year-round California dive site inside a state marine conservation area with accessible wreck and reef diving.

Hidden gems

Blue Grotto Spring United States

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Blue Grotto Spring

Blue Grotto Spring is a year-round freshwater dive destination in the United States, offering clear water and accessible exploration.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

Edge of the World United States

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Edge of the World

Year-round diving at Edge of the World in Molokini Shoal Marine Life Conservation District, Hawaii. Protected waters with diverse marine life and no coral stress.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

The Back Side United States

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The Back Side

The Back Side offers year-round diving in Hawaii's protected Molokini Shoal Marine Life Conservation District with healthy coral and abundant marine life.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

Iconic spots in United States

Hand-picked landmarks for divers visiting United States — sites widely featured in dive guides and trip reports.

38th United States

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38th

38th is a year-round California surf break in Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary with consistent local interest and documented species activity.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

A. R. Colborn and Crane (Wrack) United States

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A. R. Colborn and Crane (Wrack)

The A. R. Colborn and Crane is a historic wreck dive in Port Huron, Michigan, accessible year-round for wreck exploration.

Anglin’s Pier Reef United States

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Anglin’s Pier Reef

Anglin's Pier Reef is a year-round dive destination near the pier structure, home to diverse reef fish and invertebrates.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

Avalon Dive Park United States

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Avalon Dive Park

Avalon Dive Park is a year-round California dive site inside a state marine conservation area with accessible wreck and reef diving.

Beaver Lake Dive Park United States

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Beaver Lake Dive Park

Beaver Lake Dive Park is a year-round freshwater dive destination in the United States with 12 documented species observations and accessible shore entry.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

Blake Island Reef United States

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Blake Island Reef

Blake Island Reef is a year-round dive destination in Washington's Puget Sound, protected within Blake Island Marine State Park.

Blue Grotto Spring United States

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Blue Grotto Spring

Blue Grotto Spring is a year-round freshwater dive destination in the United States, offering clear water and accessible exploration.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

Blue Water Park United States

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Blue Water Park

Blue Water Park is a year-round freshwater dive destination in the United States with recorded species observations and community-contributed video content.

Map of United States diving spots

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38th United States

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38th

38th is a year-round California surf break in Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary with consistent local interest and documented species activity.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

A. R. Colborn and Crane (Wrack) United States

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A. R. Colborn and Crane (Wrack)

The A. R. Colborn and Crane is a historic wreck dive in Port Huron, Michigan, accessible year-round for wreck exploration.

Abiquiu Wave United States

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Abiquiu Wave

Abiquiu Wave is a year-round surf spot in New Mexico with a small community of local surfers and recorded activity.

Alexander Springs United States

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Alexander Springs

Spring-fed freshwater dive site in Florida offering year-round diving with diverse aquatic life and clear water.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

American Tanker United States

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American Tanker

American Tanker is a year-round wreck dive in the United States with good coral health and steady marine life activity.

Anglin’s Pier Reef United States

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Anglin’s Pier Reef

Anglin's Pier Reef is a year-round dive destination near the pier structure, home to diverse reef fish and invertebrates.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

Avalon Dive Park United States

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Avalon Dive Park

Avalon Dive Park is a year-round California dive site inside a state marine conservation area with accessible wreck and reef diving.

B! United States

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B!

B! is a year-round surf spot in the United States with active community engagement and consistent local sessions.

Beaver Lake Dive Park United States

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Beaver Lake Dive Park

Beaver Lake Dive Park is a year-round freshwater dive destination in the United States with 12 documented species observations and accessible shore entry.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

Blake Island Reef United States

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Blake Island Reef

Blake Island Reef is a year-round dive destination in Washington's Puget Sound, protected within Blake Island Marine State Park.

Blue Grotto Spring United States

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Blue Grotto Spring

Blue Grotto Spring is a year-round freshwater dive destination in the United States, offering clear water and accessible exploration.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

Blue Water Lake United States

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Blue Water Lake

Blue Water Lake offers year-round diving in the United States with documented species observations and community footage.

Blue Water Park United States

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Blue Water Park

Blue Water Park is a year-round freshwater dive destination in the United States with recorded species observations and community-contributed video content.

Boise Whitewater Park United States

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Boise Whitewater Park

Boise Whitewater Park is a year-round river surf spot in Idaho's capital, offering consistent waves in an urban setting.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

Bombora United States

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Bombora

Bombora is a year-round California surf break located within the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary.

Burlington Bay Horse Ferry United States

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Burlington Bay Horse Ferry

Burlington Bay Horse Ferry offers year-round diving in Vermont's Lake Champlain, with accessible wreck and freshwater exploration.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

Catherine United States

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Catherine

Catherine is a year-round dive site in the United States with 12 recorded species observations and historical significance tied to the Civil War.

Cedarville (Wrack) United States

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Cedarville (Wrack)

Dive the SS Cedarville, a Great Lakes bulk carrier wreck in Michigan waters. Year-round access to a historic shipwreck with documented marine life.

Champlain II United States

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Champlain II

Champlain II is a year-round dive site in New York's Adirondack Park, protected within a marine preserve with documented species observations.

Cowell's Beach Children's Surfing Area United States

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Cowell's Beach Children's Surfing Area

Cowell's Beach Children's Surfing Area is a year-round beginner-friendly break in Santa Cruz, California, protected within Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

Crowd Surf United States

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Crowd Surf

Year-round surf spot in the United States with consistent waves and active community documentation.

Culebra Diving Area United States

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Culebra Diving Area

Culebra diving offers year-round access to Caribbean reefs and wrecks off Puerto Rico's quietest island.

Intermediate Jan·Feb·Mar+

Deliverance United States

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Deliverance

Deliverance is a year-round diving destination in the United States with healthy coral and frequent marine life sightings.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

Devil's Den United States

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Devil's Den

Devil's Den is a year-round freshwater dive site in the United States with 11 documented species observations.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+