America's Diving Mecca

America's Diving Mecca

Los Angeles

    Dense algae forests, all kinds of sea creatures, this is the underwater world of Los Angeles. Los Angeles is one of America's tourist destinations, but it's also often overlooked by divers. Catalina Island, part of the Channel Islands, brings the warmest currents and best visibility in late summer and fall. Shore Dive Park Casino Corner, with concrete steps leading into the water, offers multiple dives for divers to explore all day or casual weekends. For night dive sites, Vets is the top choice. The silt is full of active octopuses, nudibranchs, shrimp, crabs and rays. Rio Carrillo is one of the most popular beach dives in Los Angeles. With easy access to the coast, beautiful kelp forests, a variety of macro creatures and the beautiful Malibu coastline, it's well worth a full day in Rio.

    Famous diving park - Matlahuayl State Marine Reserve. It has very clear water, so it becomes a paradise for snorkelers.

    San Diego

      In the waters off San Diego, is a Canadian destroyer with a total length of more than 120 meters, which is very long! Similar to natural coral reefs, the hard surface of the warship provides a shelter for marine life to survive. The Yukon at the bottom of the sea is like a ghost ship, waiting for your visit.

      This sunken ship is basically in the open sea, so the waves are big, the water is deep (almost 30 meters), and the water is cold. It is best to go diving with an experienced person. Some highly skilled swimmers can swim into the cabin to play, but they must pay attention to safety. There are also several boats nearby such as Ruby E, El Rey.

       

       

      Key Largo

      From the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico to the deep-sea wrecks of the Atlantic Ocean to the sparkling blue waters of the Florida Keys, diving in Florida allows you to discover many unique ecosystems.

      Anchorage

      While scuba diving in Alaska may require more upfront planning, the pristine waters offer endless surprises. The water isn't as cold as you might think (about the same temperature as many Pacific dive sites), but cold water diving does require specially designed gear, most importantly a dry suit. Crashed planes and World War II wreckage have made Smitty Bay in Whittier, near Anchorage, a popular spot for wolf eels, rockfish, anemones and hermit crabs.

      Deerfield Beach

      Go on 2 fun and exciting adventures on the Key Largo reefs in John Pennecamp State Park and see a wide variety of marine life and coral in the turquoise waters. Deerfield Beach on the Atlantic coast, north of Miami, has three rows of reefs that run parallel to the beach. It is very convenient for snorkeling and shore diving. Divers can see soft corals, sponges, puffer fish, surgeonfish and drum fish.

       

       

      Maui

      Maui is the second largest island in the Hawaiian Islands. For a day at the beach, the crescent-shaped Kapalua Beach on the southwestern tip of Arua is the way to go. The water in Half Moon Bay is very clear, and you can see corals at a depth of 10 meters. The waters near the shore are all covered with colorful corals, all of them are very big, and there are many kinds of fish. Makena Beach, one of the best beaches in Maui, has a 1-kilometer stretch of golden sand, suitable for snorkeling and surfing. The sea water is very pure, the snorkeling is also very clear, the visibility is very high, and you can see a lot of marine life. Explore large caves and volcanic lava at Lanai Cathedral on the coast of Maui. Nature's ingenuity has created a bizarre and magnificent underwater world, which is a perfect place to see turtles, dolphins, white-tip reef sharks and migrating whales, as well as countless schools of colorful fish.

      Colorful coral heads. Bright yellow tang. Rainbow runner. Snorkeling and scuba diving are the two most popular water activities.

      Oahu

      On Oahu, a dip beneath the waves reveals a whole new world. USS YO-257, a sunken refueling vessel, is home to large numbers of green turtles, manta rays and barracuda. The wreck of another wreck, the San Pedro, is adjacent, making it a great buy-one-get-one-free dive site.

       

       

      Cokey Beach

      The warm, clear waters of the U.S. Virgin Islands beckon you. The dive sites around this Caribbean resort are a haven for marine life, and the year-round warm climate makes it perfect for diving at any time of the year. On St. Thomas, Kochi Beach, near Coral World Marine Park, is a great place to experience a rich dive. Surrounded by two fringing reefs 45 meters offshore, a large number of creatures live in this area of ​​water. Underwater stars passing through include rock bass, yellow-headed mandibles, cleaner shrimp, stingrays and sea turtles.

      Pitty

      Guam in the western Pacific has pristine beaches and niche diving spots that avoid the crowds. The American Tanker is located in the Port of Appara near Tumon, an artificial reef transformed from the remains of a wreck and a good beginner wreck dive site. The tanker is a remnant of World War II and was likely deliberately sunk by the construction of a breakwater. The most classic diving here is to take a photo with the American flag on the bottom of the sea, and you can also enjoy the colorful fish swarming around the tanker.

      Seward

      In Resurrection Bay, near Seward, sheer cliffs and looming pinnacles make up an underwater landscape that is home to an abundance of marine life, including sunflower starfish, plume anemones, lion's mane jellyfish and sea otters.

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