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Aliso Beach Park
Are you a new diver looking to get your fins wet in a forgiving environment? This is the place! Bring a couple of tanks, a picnic lunch, and sunscreen, and you'll be set for a very relaxing day.
 rated, discovered 688 time(s).
Orange region, California
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Arroyo Burrow Park
Arroyo Burrow is a popular place for both dive classes and experienced divers. Mostly protected from the Pacific swell (as is most of the Santa Barbara coastline), you'll find this a pleasant dive.
rated, discovered 548 time(s).
Santa Barbara region, California
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Breakwater Cove
Breakwater Cove is another popular dive site. Parking can be limited, so get there early. This is a wonderful place to get a glimpse of sea lions, octopus, and other marine creatures. The best diving is on the outer side of breakwater. Beware of kelp
rated, discovered 585 time(s).
Monterey region, California
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Cannery Park
Cannery Park (also called San Carlos Beach) is just West of the Breakwater dive site. This is a nice place for a second dive, and to get away from the crowd at Breakwater. The dive area is mainly sandy, so expect to see the occasional Halibut.
rated, discovered 584 time(s).
Monterey region, California
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Cardiff State Beach
For an easy dive, with an interesting reef to explore, try Cardiff State Beach. You'll find the basic facilities here, plus a relatively uncrowded environment.
rated, discovered 566 time(s).
San Diego region, California
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Carmel Point
Carmel Point can be a difficult dive if the conditions are not perfect. For the best diving, you will need to swim for the point where current and swells could greet you. Plan your dive with someone experienced.
rated, discovered 593 time(s).
Monterey region, California
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Carmel River North
This is the Northern most dive site of the Carmel River State Beach, and is slightly protected from the Northern swells. Watch the current as your round the rocky point.
rated, discovered 558 time(s).
Monterey region, California
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Caspar Bay
Caspar Bay is an easy dive on all levels. If you're looking for Abalone, try the Southern side of the bay.
rated, discovered 558 time(s).
Mendocino region, California
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Coral Street Beach
Coral Street can be a technical dive if the conditions aren't just right. The kelp growth in August and September can be daunting, and the currents can catch you by surprise.
rated, discovered 522 time(s).
Monterey region, California
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Corona del Mar
Looking for a good jetty to dive? Well, this is the place! Corona Del Mar State Beach has everything you need to enjoy a full day of diving and sunning.
rated, discovered 524 time(s).
Orange region, California
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Crystal Cove State Park
Crystal Cove is one of those areas that you could spend years exploring. This large stretch of beach has several entry points, and depending upon how far you want to hike, you can choose a different entry for every day of the year!
rated, discovered 518 time(s).
Orange region, California
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Deer Creek Road
This dive site is well off the beaten path, and relatively undisturbed. A reef and some kelp are found close to shore with excellent diving just beyond.
rated, discovered 556 time(s).
Ventura region, California
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Divers Cove
When Neptune is cooperating, this becomes one of the most popular dive sites in the area. Because the marine life is protected here, you'll find a wide variety of fish, friendlier than usual.
rated, discovered 519 time(s).
Orange region, California
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El Rey
Open water dive site
rated, discovered 555 time(s).
San Diego region, California
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Fort Ross North
This is the Northern most site at Fort Ross. It is technically more challenging than the Southern site due to the hike and the rocky entry.
rated, discovered 532 time(s).
Sonoma region, California
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Fort Ross Reef Campground
This site is interesting because the underwater structures further out in the cove house a wide variety of marine life. Definitely a two tank dive spot, so bring a picnic lunch with you!
rated, discovered 530 time(s).
Sonoma region, California
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Fort Ross South
The Southern site at the Historic Park is a much easier site for entry, but you'll need to kick out a bit to reach the more interesting rocky cliff area.
rated, discovered 504 time(s).
Sonoma region, California
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Gaviota State Beach
For camping, hiking, fishing and diving, you'll find Gaviota has it all. A nice beach will all the facilities, this is a great weekend get-away!
rated, discovered 545 time(s).
Santa Barbara region, California
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Gerstle Cove
Gerstle Cove is found within the Salt Point State Park, and offers some of the finest Abalone hunting in this area.
rated, discovered 523 time(s).
Sonoma region, California
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Glass Beach
The history of Glass Beach is as colorful as the surf-polished glass that covers it. Once the site for glass bottling factory, it also served as the town dump many years ago. There are still many treasures to uncover on this dive!
rated, discovered 508 time(s).
Mendocino region, California
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