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Diving in the United States offers diverse underwater experiences along its extensive coastlines. From vibrant coral reefs in Florida and Hawaii to historic shipwrecks in the Great Lakes.

On this map, you will find some recommended diving points sourced from PADI. Some are already included in the log, while others will lead you to PADI for more information.

EAST COAST

Wilmington: Hyde Wreck

Location
34.02439, -77.69143
Dive Types
Wreck, Sandy bottom, Ocean
Suggested Equipment
Booties, Camera, Dive computer, Gloves, Rash guard, Shorty, Wetsuit

New Haven: Ponquogue Bridge

Location
40.84200, -72.49899
Dive Types
Drift
Suggested Equipment
Booties, Camera, Dive computer, Dive Flag, Dive Knife, Gloves, Surface Marker Buoy, Torch, Wetsuit

Miami: Army Tanks

Location
25.81120, -80.09083
Dive Types
Wreck, Sandy bottom, Ocean
Suggested Equipment
Booties, Camera, Dive computer, Gloves, Rash guard, Shorty, Wetsuit

Fort Lauderdale: Hog Heaven

Location
26.13500, -80.07900
Dive Types
Wreck, Sandy bottom, Ocean
Suggested Equipment
Booties, Camera, Dive computer, Dive Flag, Dive Knife, Gloves, Wetsuit

West Palm Beach: Breakers Reef

Location
26.73333, -80.03333
Dive Types
Drift, Reef, Ocean
Suggested Equipment
Camera, Dive computer, Dive Flag, Dive skin, Reef hook, Surface Marker Buoy, Torch, Wetsuit

Key West: Cayman Salvage Master

Location
24.46666, -81.77000
Dive Types
Wreck, Sandy bottom, Ocean
Suggested Equipment
Dive computer, Dive Knife, Rash guard, Surface Marker Buoy

CENTRAL

Pensacola: USS Oriskany

Location
30.04258, -87.00662
Dive Types
Wreck
Suggested Equipment
Camera, Surface Marker Buoy

Destin: Underwater Museum of the Arts

Location
30.33140, -86.23100
Dive Types
Wreck
Suggested Equipment
Camera, Surface Marker Buoy

Houston: Flower Gardens Banks National Marine Sanctuary

Location
27.88410, -93.81470
Dive Types
Reef, Ocean
Booties, Camera, Dive computer, Dive Knife, Dive skin, Gloves, Rash guard, Shorty, Surface Marker Buoy, Torch, WetsuitCamera, Surface Marker Buoy

Houston: Stetson Bank NMS

Location
28.16670, -94.30000
Dive Types
Reef, Ocean
Suggested Equipment
Booties, Camera, Dive computer, Dive Knife, Dive skin, Gloves, Rash guard, Shorty, Surface Marker Buoy, Torch, Wetsuit

Houston: Kraken Freighter

Location
28.44390, -94.28613
Dive Types
Wreck, Ocean
Suggested Equipment
Booties, Camera, Dive computer, Dive Knife, Dive skin, Gloves, Rash guard, Shorty, Surface Marker Buoy, Torch, Wetsuit

WEST COAST

Monterey: San Carlos Beach

Location
36.60984, -121.89555
Dive Types
Beach, Reef, Sandy bottom, Ocean
Suggested Equipment
Booties, Camera, Dive computer, Drysuit, Gloves, Hood, Torch, Wetsuit

Monterey: Numerous Monterey and Carmel Bay sites

Location
36.61015, -121.89546
Dive Types
Beach, Pinnacle, Sandy bottom, Wall, Ocean
Suggested Equipment
Booties, Camera, Dive computer, Dive Knife, Drysuit, Gloves, Hood, Surface Marker Buoy, Wetsuit

Santa Catalina Island: The Valiant

Location
33.35086, -118.32596
Dive Types
Wreck, Sandy bottom, Ocean
Suggested Equipment
Booties, Camera, Dive computer, Dive Flag, Dive Knife, Drysuit, Gloves, Hood, Surface Marker Buoy, Torch, Wetsuit

Santa Catalina Island: Casino Point

Location
33.34906, -118.32421
Dive Types
Beach
Suggested Equipment
Booties, Gloves, Hood, Surface Marker Buoy, Wetsuit

San Diego: Marine Room Turtle Reef

Location
32.85154, -117.26405
Dive Types
Beach, Reef, Sandy bottom, Ocean
Suggested Equipment
Booties, Gloves, Hood, SurfaceBooties, Camera, Dive computer, Dive Knife, Gloves, Hood, Surface Marker Buoy, Torch, Wetsuit Marker Buoy, Wetsuit

HAWAII

Maui: Carthaginian II Wreck

Location
20.85989, -156.67809
Dive Types
Wreck, Sandy bottom, Ocean
Suggested Equipment
Dive computer, Surface Marker Buoy, Torch, Wetsuit

Maui: Hammer Time

Location
21.13082, -156.70501
Dive Types
Reef, Sandy bottom, Ocean
Suggested Equipment
Dive computer, Surface Marker Buoy, Wetsuit

Maui: First Cathedrals

Location
20.73408, -156.88794
Dive Types
Cavern, Ocean
Suggested Equipment
Dive computer, Torch, Wetsuit

Big Island: Leleiwi

Location
19.73558, -156.05322
Dive Types
Boat
Suggested Equipment
Booties, Camera, Dive computer, Gloves, Wetsuit

Big Island: Manta Dive-Garden Eel Cove

Location
19.73325, -155.01720
Dive Types
Pinnacle, Reef, Wall, Ocean
Suggested Equipment
Booties, Dive computer, Dive Flag, Dive Knife, Gloves, Surface Marker Buoy, Wetsuit

ENJOY DIVING TRIP

In this section, we share some of our diving journeys with you, from Florida to California. We hope that our experiences will inspire and assist you in your own diving adventures.

NO. NAME
LOCATION
DATE
>  NO.1 Mercedes I
Fort Lauderdale
2022/07/16
>  NO.2 Duane
Key Largo
2023/05/25
>  NO.3 Christ of the Abyss
Key Largo
2023/05/26
>  NO.4 Avalon Diving Park
Catalina Island
2023/04/08