All of the information is presented with descriptive text and pictures showing: the dive sites, access points, landmarks such as signs and mile-markers, and existing amenities at or near these dive sites. Most of these dive sites are within 2 hours drive from the San Francisco Bay Area. A majority of the dive sites listed are beach dives; there are some which require at least an ocean kayak or small inflatable boat.
Click on the Scuba San Francisco logo for detailed information on 41 California diving locations within Mendocino, Sonoma, and Monterey counties.
Click on the Scuba San Mateo logo for detailed information on 5 California diving locations within San Mateo county.
Click on the Scuba Monterey logo for information on 15 easy access beach dives and also: local dive shops, independent instructors, tour guides, dive boats, businesses, and wave/water/weather conditions in the Monterey Bay area.
The three counties of Monterey, Sonoma, and Mendocino, have many dive sites which are considered "World Class". San Mateo County has some very interesting dive sites, but the visibility is usually minimal - but good diving days do occur. Normal precautions should be taken before attempting any of the listed dive areas. It is not uncommon in Northern California for the Ocean to be "dead flat calm" one minute, and suddently develop huge waves. Please use common sense, check the conditions, and enjoy your dive.