🇺🇸 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

142spots listed

87Diving

3Kitesurfing

52Surfing

12best months

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15th St Surf and Supply

Year-round surf access at Newport Pier, Southern California. Established local break with consistent waves and easy entry for all levels.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

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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+

Diving

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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+

Diving

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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+

Best for beginners

Surfing

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15th St Surf and Supply

Year-round surf access at Newport Pier, Southern California. Established local break with consistent waves and easy entry for all levels.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

Surfing

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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+

Diving

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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+

Diving

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All Things Aquatic

All Things Aquatic offers year-round diving in the United States with 12 documented species observations and active community content.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

Hidden gems

Diving

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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+

Diving

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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+

Diving

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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+

All spots (142 spots)

Diving

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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.

Jan·Feb·Mar+

Surfing

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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+

Surfing

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Crowd Surf

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

Diving

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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+

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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+

Diving

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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+

Diving

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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

Diving

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Dive n Surf

Dive n Surf offers year-round diving in the United States with accessible conditions and diverse marine life across 12 documented species.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

Diving

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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

Diving

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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+

Diving

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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+

Diving

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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+

Diving

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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+

Diving

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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+