🇺🇸 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+

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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+

Best for beginners

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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+

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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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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

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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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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+

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Ginnie Spring

Freshwater springs diving year-round with clear water and unique geology. A natural wonder for divers seeking something different.

Beginner 30m Jan·Feb·Mar+

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Glenlyon

Glenlyon is a year-round diving destination in the United States with an active community of divers sharing experiences through video content.

Jan·Feb·Mar+

Surfing

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Hanalei Surf Co.

Hanalei Surf Co. is a year-round Hawaiian surf spot with consistent waves and strong local community engagement.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

Surfing

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Hawaiian Island Surf and Sport

Hawaiian Island Surf and Sport offers consistent year-round waves in Hawaii, United States. A versatile spot with active community documentation.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

Surfing

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Honoli‘i

Honoli'i is a year-round Hawaiian surf break fed by a scenic stream on the Big Island.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

Diving

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Ichetucknee Spring

Crystal-clear freshwater spring system in north-central Florida with easy access and year-round diving in a protected state park.

Beginner 25m Jan·Feb·Mar+

Diving

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Indra (Wrack)

Indra is a wreck dive in the United States open year-round with nine recorded species observations and three community videos.

Intermediate

Surfing

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Jack's Surfboards

Jack's Surfboards in Los Angeles offers year-round surf access with active community documentation and local expertise.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

Diving

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Jackson Blue Spring

Jackson Blue Spring is a year-round freshwater dive destination in Florida with excellent visibility and abundant wildlife in a protected spring ecosystem.

Beginner 25m Jan·Feb·Mar+