The State of Maine includes 3,500 miles of indescribably beautiful coastline, comprised of bays, coves and similar indentations.  Over 60 lighthouses dot the craggy shore including the Portland Head Light, which was commissioned by George Washington.  Wreck diving (many accessible from shore) is available at many locations.  Check your tide tables and enjoy!<br><br>We would like to thank the kind assistance of Mike Bridges for helping us prepare this section for Maine. He and his wife provided guided shore diving tours in Maine for many years, but have since moved to the warmer climate of Panama City, Florida where he continues to shore dive and teach classes

Maine

Cumberland County

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

This picturesque area is the site of two wrecks: the Annie McGuire and the Lachinvar.  It is also great park for non-divers to hang out and explore, as well.  As you'll read below, getting to the water's edge can be a challenge, so we'd only recommend advanced divers in good physical shape attempt this dive.

Take a look at the previous site, Two Lights, to get your bearings.  At the intersection of 77 and East Point Road, head North for 1.5 miles, then make a right onto Shore Road.  In 2.5 miles you can take a right into Fort Williams Park.  Drive past Ships Cove, until you end up in the parking lot next to the light house.

Portland Headlight