(Newswire.net — March 4, 2016) — Anyone who loves the ocean has most likely found their love in the fact that it is truly a beautiful place. With such vibrant scenery and life, the allure of the ocean is hard for many to resist. There are many different activities that ocean-lovers can enjoy throughout the year – fishing, surfing and swimming are just a few of the most common ones. Scuba diving happens to be a favorite past-time for many ocean-lovers and can offer an up close and personal experience with the briny depths. In order to help you find some great scuba diving opportunities for your next trip, we’ve put together a list of the top scuba diving destinations in the United States that you’ll want to experience.
Alaska
Not many people think of non-tropical locales for scuba diving when planning their vacations, but Alaska is a very intriguing and unique locale for scuba divers who love both a challenge and an extraordinary experience. In the Inian Islands of Alaska, many people find an exhilarating scuba experience at the Wall of Life. Not only will divers find an immense array of soft coral variations and nudibranchs inhabiting them, but they’ll also be able to witness first-hand interactions between octopuses, eels, and sea lions, among other creatures. Perfect for advanced divers, this guided experience can provide an exciting cold water experience during the summer months for the adventurous.
Oahu
Another top destination for those who love scuba diving of all types, Oahu features a year-round temperate climate that allows people to experience its warm waters in many different ways. There are literally hundreds of potential scuba diving sites on the island that can be accessed through PADI-certified diving schools and instructors. Whether you are a new diver or an expert, you’ll be able to find remote locales and easily accessible venues alike to see all of Hawaii’s beautiful maritime offerings. Perhaps the most diverse underwater climate in terms of coral and aquatic life, the natural beauty of each dive is enhanced by the wide array of colorful fish and plant life that you’ll encounter.
California
For many intermediate and advanced divers, California presents a series of wonderful and challenging dive locations. Its naturally rocky coastlines and bountiful aquatic offerings will ensure that you can find both shallow and deep dives along its hundreds of miles of coastline. Everything from jellyfish to blue sharks can be seen during your California scuba diving experience, depending on the site(s) you select. Santa Barbara Island, Monterey, Catalina and San Diego all offer a variety of differing levels of difficulty when it comes to the dives you can experience, but all guarantee an absolute exhilarating experience in a state many don’t immediately think of when planning their next scuba vacation.
With thousands upon thousands of miles of coastline, the United States has a seemingly limitless number of places in which to enjoy scuba diving. Along the Pacific coast, however, are the best opportunities. Hawaii, California and Alaska each feature different climates, geology and natural habitats, but all are guaranteed to provide you with a unique scuba experience that will be difficult to beat anywhere else in the world.