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Hearst Beach
A great place for finding creatures-of-the-sand, Hearst Beach offers a protected cove that's perfect for new divers getting their feet wet, or old divers checking out new gear. It's a full service park with concessions, so plan on staying the day.
 rated, discovered 256 time(s).
San Luis Obispo region, California
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Heisler Park
If you have non-divers with you, this is a wonderful park for them to hang out, they will soak in as much beauty above water, as you will below!
rated, discovered 302 time(s).
Orange region, California
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Hospital Point
If you enjoy exploring the nooks and crannies of rocky channels, this is the place! Because of the rugged nature of this site, however, wait for very calm conditions before trying an entry. Otherwise, you may find out why they call it Hospital Point!
rated, discovered 299 time(s).
San Diego region, California
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Jade Cove
Jade Cove is an Adventure in all respects! Plan on making this a full day trek, if not spending the night in the area. After making an incredibly beautiful drive up (or down) the coast, be prepared for a mild version of Gorilla diving.
rated, discovered 290 time(s).
Monterey region, California
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La Jennelle Park
This is a good dive for the adventurers among you! After a long drive through areas you have never been before, you'll find sandy parking and a rocky entry. But beyond that, you'll discover some excellent diving for all skill levels.
rated, discovered 278 time(s).
Ventura region, California
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La Jolla Cove
Diving Mecca! If you haven't dived La Jolla Cove, you aren't a California Diver! Nice park, nice entry, and great diving await you. The area is protected, so the marine life take pleasure in taunting you.
rated, discovered 284 time(s).
San Diego region, California
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La Jolla Shores
This is the most popular beach in La Jolla. Sunners, surfers, picnickers, divers and dive classes use this area extensively during the weekends. The area is a fantastic underwater park, with fish hanging around for a handout.
rated, discovered 293 time(s).
San Diego region, California
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Lover`s Point
Lover's Point is the perfect park for divers and non-divers. The small cove above is great for kids, and the cove just beyond in the background is better suited to divers. There are restrictions to diving: you can only dive April to September
rated, discovered 293 time(s).
Monterey region, California
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Mackerricher State Park
Mackerricher State Park has an excellent cove for a relatively sheltered dive. The park area itself is open year-round with 140 campsites for tent and RV's. The board walk that winds through the area allows easy access to wildlife and tide pool viewi
rated, discovered 282 time(s).
Mendocino region, California
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Malaga Cove
Malaga Cove contains reefs, kelp, sand and rock creatures. Take two tanks, if you have the time and energy!
rated, discovered 268 time(s).
Los Angeles region, California
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Marine Room
A lesser known dive spot just to the South of La Jolla Shores is the Marine Room, named after the adjacent restaurant. This site provides better access to the Northern reef area.
rated, discovered 288 time(s).
San Diego region, California
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McAbee Beach
McAbee Beach can be used by beginners and experts, alike. The easy entry leads to a large kelp bed just a minute off shore. Several old pipelines create an artificial reef, making this a complete site for marine viewers!
rated, discovered 290 time(s).
Monterey region, California
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Mendocino Bay
This dive site may be found on the North coast of Mendocino Bay. This wonderful diving beach is also known as The Blow Hole, due to a large hole in a cave to the right of the beach. The cave itself is known for a spectacular collection of nudibranche
rated, discovered 301 time(s).
Mendocino region, California
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Mesa Lane
Mesa Lane is a well-kept secret with the locals of Santa Barbara. You won't find any facilities here, just a nice stretch of beach with good access.
rated, discovered 301 time(s).
Santa Barbara region, California
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Monastery Beach North
This is an easy-access site toward the Southern end of Carmel River State Beach. Come here when the main beach, just to the South, is packed. Because this shoreline is wide open to the Pacific swells, only advanced divers.
rated, discovered 271 time(s).
Monterey region, California
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Monastery Beach South
The most picturesque dive site in the Carmel area, Monastery Beach offers spectacular diving in the rocky, kelp-packed coastline. Do not attempt this dive unless you are advanced, and are comfortable in heavy surf.
rated, discovered 280 time(s).
Monterey region, California
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Montana de Oro Beach
This beach is a nice destination for the day-- plenty to see for a two-tank dive. The underwater scenery is quite rocky, especially around the point where fish, abalone and crab abound.
rated, discovered 276 time(s).
San Luis Obispo region, California
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Monterey State Beach
Monterey State Beach (also called Del Monte, named after the adjacent road) is a perfect place for new divers. Restrooms, showers, and picnic areas make this a great place to spend the day.
rated, discovered 293 time(s).
Monterey region, California
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Morro Rock North
What a beautiful dive site! With a nice beach and facilities for the non-divers, you will find a technically challenging adventure at Morro Rock. The entry can be difficult and the swim can be long
rated, discovered 312 time(s).
San Luis Obispo region, California
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Morro Rock South
If the conditions are not good at Morro Rock North, they'll be good here. This is a relatively easy site to dive, but is a little less interesting than what you'd find on the other side of the rock. You will find kelp beds to explore
rated, discovered 279 time(s).
San Luis Obispo region, California
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