The premier shore diving sites in Washington are found throughout the Puget Sound area. We have included our favorites in and around Seattle, stretching as far South as Tacoma, Fox Island, and the Gig Harbor areas. All have unique inlets and coves, and are easily accessible shore diving opportunities for your enjoyment. Bear in mind the conditions vary considerably with the changing tides, currents and seasons of the year. Check with your local resource providers for the information to make your dive experience the safest and best possible. Enjoy!

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Divers will travel far and wide to find the best diving. But those who live in the United States have plenty of great diving on their doorstep as well, with plentiful access to the Atlantic Ocean, the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. From warm-water reefs to temperate seas, here are some of the top places to scuba dive in the United States.

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The Alki Beach Park is often overlooked.  Excellent marine life can be found here, and it makes for great night dive as well.  Access is easy, and facilities are available.  Bring the kids, and make a day of it!

Just South of downtown Seattle, take the West Seattle Bridge to hop over to West Seattle.  Just before the bridge ends, make a right onto Harbor Ave SW.   Drive Northwest until you round the point and find yourself heading Southwest on Alki Ave SW.  The whole stretch is considered Alki Beach Park, but drive to the end of the beach section before parking.  Just before the beach residences, there will be a pathway down to the beach.