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🇺🇸 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 United States 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+
Alexander Springs United States 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+
Anglin’s Pier Reef United States 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+
Avalon Dive Park United States Diving
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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

38th United States Surfing
🇺🇸 United States

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 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+
Anglin’s Pier Reef United States 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+
Avalon Dive Park United States Diving
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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

Blue Grotto Spring United States 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+
Edge of the World United States 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+
The Back Side United States 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 (123 spots)

Ocean Beach United States Diving
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Ocean Beach

Ocean Beach offers year-round diving with 12 recorded species observations and a thriving local dive community.

Beginner
Outhouse Beach United States Diving
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Outhouse Beach

Outhouse Beach is a year-round US dive destination featuring a historic wreck and healthy marine habitat with 12 recorded species.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+
P. C. Barge United States Diving
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P. C. Barge

P. C. Barge is a wreck dive in the United States with year-round access and healthy coral conditions.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+
Panther (Wrack) United States Diving
🇺🇸 United States

Panther (Wrack)

Panther wreck offers year-round diving in US waters. Explore a submerged vessel with accessible conditions and growing video documentation from the dive community.

Intermediate
Phil Foster Park Snorkel Reef United States Diving
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Phil Foster Park Snorkel Reef

Phil Foster Park Snorkel Reef offers year-round diving near Palm Beach Shores, Florida, with healthy coral and abundant marine life.

Beginner 10m Jan·Feb·Mar+
Phoenix United States Diving
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Phoenix

Explore the Phoenix shipwreck in Lake Champlain, a historic dive accessible year-round for wreck enthusiasts of all seasons.

Intermediate
Rainbow Diving Area United States Diving
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Rainbow Diving Area

Rainbow Diving Area offers year-round diving opportunities near Key Largo, Florida, with accessible wreck and reef exploration.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+
Rainbow Spring United States Diving
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Rainbow Spring

Rainbow Spring is a year-round Florida dive destination with excellent visibility and diverse marine life in a protected freshwater spring.

Beginner 25m Jan·Feb·Mar+
Reef's End United States Diving
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Reef's End

Year-round diving at Reef's End, a protected marine reserve off Maui with healthy coral and abundant reef life.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+
Rough Bar Surf United States Surfing
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Rough Bar Surf

Rough Bar is a year-round surf destination near Westport, Washington. Consistent Pacific swells make it a reliable choice for surfers seeking open-ocean conditions.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+
S.S. Inchulva / Delray Wreck (Wrack) United States Diving
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S.S. Inchulva / Delray Wreck (Wrack)

Explore the S.S. Inchulva wreck off Delray Beach, a historic dive site offering year-round access and thriving marine life in Florida waters.

Intermediate Jan·Feb·Mar+
SS Copenhagen Shipwreck United States Diving
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SS Copenhagen Shipwreck

Explore the SS Copenhagen, a historic 1898 shipwreck off Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida. A compelling wreck dive in calm, accessible waters.

Intermediate Jan·Feb·Mar+
Saint Andrew's Bay United States Diving
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Saint Andrew's Bay

Saint Andrew's Bay offers year-round diving with 12 documented species and thriving coral conditions off Florida's Gulf Coast.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+
San Pablo United States Diving
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San Pablo

San Pablo offers year-round diving in the United States with stable marine conditions and 12 documented species observations.

Jan·Feb·Mar+
Scout Surf Wave United States Surfing
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Scout Surf Wave

Scout Surf Wave delivers consistent waves year-round in the United States. A reliable local favorite with growing community content.

Seacrest Park United States Diving
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Seacrest Park

Seacrest Park is a year-round Seattle dive site with urban history and consistent marine life. Access the water easily from shore.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+
Sebastian Inlet United States Diving
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Sebastian Inlet

Sebastian Inlet offers year-round diving in Florida with diverse marine life and accessible conditions for divers of all levels.

Intermediate
Second Bay United States Surfing
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Second Bay

Second Bay is a year-round surf destination in the United States with active community engagement and consistent breaks.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+
Second Peak United States Surfing
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Second Peak

Year-round reef break in Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary with consistent waves and protected status.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+
Sewer Peak United States Surfing
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Sewer Peak

Sewer Peak is a year-round California surf break in Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, backed by 12 species observations and community videos.

Intermediate Jan·Feb·Mar+
Shark Condos United States Diving
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Shark Condos

Shark Condos is a year-round dive site near Molokini Shoal in Hawaii, protected within a marine conservation district with diverse species.

Intermediate Jan·Feb·Mar+
Shark's Cove United States Surfing
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Shark's Cove

Shark's Cove is a year-round California surf destination protected within Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary.

Beginner 15m Jan·Feb·Mar+
Shaws Cove United States Diving
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Shaws Cove

Shaws Cove is a year-round California dive site in Laguna Beach State Marine Reserve with healthy coral and abundant marine life.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+
Sloop Island Canal Boat United States Diving
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Sloop Island Canal Boat

Dive the Sloop Island Canal Boat, a year-round Vermont wreck with 12 logged species observations and active community video documentation.

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