The Oregon coast is a spectacular blend of ocean, coves, inlets, forests, and mountains - having long been a popular destination point for divers of all abilities. We have included here some well-known sites for your underwater pleasure - from Southern Oregon all the way North to Tillamook Bay. Please check with the local resource providers for detailed information for planning a safe and enjoyable dive!

Oregon

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.

United States

Barview County Park offers camping, beach combing, sunning, and, of course, diving!   You'll be sure to find enough crab and clams for dinner, so come prepared.  As you'll be able to tell from the photos, conditions here can change radically very quickly.  Check with a local dive shop about the tides, harvesting limits, visibility, etc.  If you have not dived in this area before, you might seriously consider a guide on your first couple of sites.

From Portland, take Highway 26 West to Highway 6 West into Tillamook on the coast.  Drive North 9.9 miles into the Heart of Garibaldi.  Drive 1.7 miles farther North and turn left onto Cedar Street.

Barview Park