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Morrow Canyon
Morrow Canyon is at the Southern reaches of Crystal Cove State Park, and is provided to show the length of rocky shoreline you have to explore.
 rated, discovered 270 time(s).
Orange region, California
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Moss Street Point
Another out-of-the-way dive spot to beat the crowds is at Moss Street Point. Although usually well protected throughout the year, this area offers a good challenge to the seasoned diver.
rated, discovered 282 time(s).
Orange region, California
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Naval Ocean Systems Tower
Open water dive site
rated, discovered 285 time(s).
San Diego region, California
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Newport Pier
The Newport Pier offers an interesting dive for the adventurer. You can dive to 100 feet or more if you want to go beyond the pier, you can traverse the bottom looking for the creatures-of-the-sand, or you can explore under the pier for piling crea
rated, discovered 313 time(s).
Orange region, California
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Pismo Pier
World famous Pismo Beach is home to some fine sand-diving. Plan to spend the day, if not the week, enjoying the area.
rated, discovered 263 time(s).
San Luis Obispo region, California
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Refugio State Beach
Refugio is a very popular destination for beach-goers. With over 100 campsites (mostly reserved from early on in the vacation season), the beach can be very crowded.
rated, discovered 267 time(s).
Santa Barbara region, California
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Robert Badham
On a good day, you'll find this site worth the effort. Reefs, rocks, sand and kelp line this beach. All levels of divers will find something of interest.
rated, discovered 306 time(s).
Orange region, California
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Ruby E
Open water dive site
rated, discovered 302 time(s).
San Diego region, California
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Russian Gulch State Park
With all the amenities you'd expect of a California State Park, this is an excellent place to dive for the day and camp overnight. The area has endless underwater photography opportunities along the rocky coast line.
rated, discovered 317 time(s).
Mendocino region, California
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San Onofre State Beach
This location, although great for surfers and sunners, probably will not have the best visibility for diving. The shallow reefs, however, do house a wide variety of marine life perfect for you underwater fishermen!
rated, discovered 311 time(s).
San Diego region, California
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Sewer Plant Beach
This site is as close to Gorilla diving as you get in Monterey. Rocky entry, ocean currents, kelp beds, surf and breakers are your obstacles. Do not dive unless you have ideal conditions. Double check your dive plan with a local dive shop or guide.
rated, discovered 318 time(s).
Monterey region, California
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Shaws Cove
More rocky coastline and spectacular canyons await you at Shaw's cove. The diving is a breeze during good sea conditions.
rated, discovered 325 time(s).
Orange region, California
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Shell Beach
Shell Beach offers a little more protection for entry than Breakers. Again, this site should only be dived on a calm day.
rated, discovered 310 time(s).
San Diego region, California
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South Casa
South Casa is the alternate entry for Children's Pool. This site has two wonderful channels carved from the beach to the sea. This is not a dive for beginners, and should only be attempted on a calm day.
rated, discovered 319 time(s).
San Diego region, California
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South Crescent Bay
South Crescent Bay offers a protected cove area worthy of two tanks! Rocky points, canyons, and reefs make this an ideal habitat for the area's marine life.
rated, discovered 354 time(s).
Orange region, California
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Stillwater Beach
Stillwater Beach is found within the Stillwater Cove County Park, and offers possibilities for the beginner through the advanced. The site opens to the Southwest, so it is mostly protected from the Pacific swells.
rated, discovered 320 time(s).
Sonoma region, California
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Stillwater Cove
Stillwater cove is recognized for its relatively undisturbed marine environment. Due to the sensitivity of this habitat, only 10 divers a day are allowed access. Sorry, there is no night diving. To make reservations for both diving and parking
rated, discovered 313 time(s).
Monterey region, California
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The Cave
This dive was recommended by a certified Gorilla. We've only included The Cave to show how difficult it can be to access. If you aren't comfortable climbing on sandy rocks, try a kayak dive instead!
rated, discovered 323 time(s).
San Diego region, California
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The Cliff
The Cliff is nice dive with easy access. Located at 'The Cliff at Shell Beach', you'll find this a civilized dive!
rated, discovered 300 time(s).
San Luis Obispo region, California
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Van Damme State Park
The dive site at Van Damme is directly across the street from the State Park entrance. The park has 74 campsites with all the amenities, and a riverside foot trail.
rated, discovered 344 time(s).
Mendocino region, California
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