Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in San Francisco

The top 5 dive and snorkel sites in San Francisco, ranked by diver reviews, with maps and photos. Read the San Francisco guide

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Southeast Farallon

No reviews yetUSA, California, San Francisco

Great White sharks in the area West of San Francisco

BeginnerMax depth 45.9 ftBoat entry
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Middle Farallon

No reviews yetUSA, California, San Francisco

Krill and many types of fish eating them. West of San Francisco

BeginnerMax depth 26.2 ftBoat entry
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Hurst Shoal

No reviews yetUSA, California, San Francisco

Krill and Plankton and many fish eating them. Whales West of San Francisco

BeginnerMax depth 45.9 ftBoat entry
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Maintop Island

No reviews yetUSA, California, San Francisco

Big animals eating Krill and Plankton. Whales and sharks West of San Francisco

BeginnerMax depth 49.2 ftBoat entry
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Isle of Saint James

No reviews yetUSA, California, San Francisco

beautiful Hydrocorals, Ling Cod, Rockfish, invertebrates West of San Francisco Isle of Saint James is also known as Island of Saint James.

BeginnerMax depth 82 ftBoat entry
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San Francisco diving guide

Ready to check out the best sites in San Francisco for scuba diving, snorkeling, shore diving, free diving or other ocean activities? Zentacle has 5 dive sites, snorkel spots, beaches, and more. Discover hand-curated maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.