🇺🇸 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

84Diving

1Kitesurfing

38Surfing

12best months

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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+

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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+

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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+

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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.

Beginner

Best for beginners

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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+

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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+

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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+

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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.

Beginner

Hidden gems

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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+

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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+

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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+

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Dive Land Park

Dive Land Park is a year-round US dive destination with minimal coral stress and documented marine biodiversity.

Beginner

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Diving Area

Point Lobos State Reserve protects dramatic California coastline with rocky reefs and kelp forests. Diving here means pristine marine habitat and reliable wildlife encounters year-round.

Advanced 12m May·Jun·Jul+

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Dogleg Reef

Dogleg Reef is a year-round dive destination in the United States with healthy coral and diverse marine life.

Beginner

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Dogs Diving Area

Dogs Diving Area offers year-round diving in the United States with an active community sharing experiences.

Jan·Feb·Mar+

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Dry Tortugas National Park

Dive pristine coral reefs and historic wrecks in a remote national park 70 miles west of Key West, Florida.

Intermediate 30m May·Jun·Jul+

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Dutch Springs

Dutch Springs is a year-round freshwater dive destination in the United States with 12 documented species observations and an active community.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

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Eagle's Nest

Year-round freshwater diving in a pristine wildlife management area with excellent visibility and abundant marine life observations.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

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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+

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Edmonds Underwater Park

Edmonds Underwater Park is a year-round dive destination in Washington State with 12 documented species observations and easy shore access.

Beginner

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Elevators

Elevators is a year-round surf spot in the United States with a small but active local community.

Jan·Feb·Mar+

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Enenue

Enenue is a year-round Hawaiian dive site within Molokini Shoal Marine Life Conservation District, known for healthy coral and diverse marine life.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

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Enterprise Cannery

Historic cannery wreck dive in Monterey with abundant marine life and year-round access.

Intermediate Jan·Feb·Mar+

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Fiji

Fiji offers year-round waves for surfers seeking tropical reef and beach breaks across multiple islands.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

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First Bay

First Bay is a year-round surf destination in the United States with consistent waves and active community documentation.

Beginner

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First Peak

Year-round surf spot in California's Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary with consistent waves and protected marine habitat.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

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Flying Sea Cliffs

Year-round diving at Flying Sea Cliffs in Hawaii's Molokini Shoal Marine Life Conservation District, with healthy coral and diverse marine life.

Beginner 25m May·Jun·Jul+

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Fort Pickens Jetties

Fort Pickens Jetties is a year-round dive destination near a historic Civil War fort in Florida's Panhandle, offering accessible wreck and structure diving.

Beginner 6m Jan·Feb·Mar+

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General Butler

General Butler is a year-round dive site in the United States with 12 documented species observations and active community content.

Beginner

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Georgia Aquarium

Georgia Aquarium is a year-round dive destination in the United States offering unique encounters with diverse marine species in a controlled environment.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+