Massachusetts provides a variety of diving locations and exploration possibilities. Cape Ann affords numerous shore-diving locations, with countless varieties of fish (tautog, flounder, skate, striped bass, and squid, to name but a few!) In addition, lobster and crab can also be found in most rocky areas. An abundance of interesting wrecks can also be accessed from shore.

Massachusetts

Essex 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

Salt Island is an easy dive, however, the hike out is not!  For the best diving you'll need to walk out to the far side of Salt Island during low tide, so make sure you are in shape!

At the end of SR 128 in Cape Ann, turn Left on SR 127A (Cross Street).   In one half mile, continue straight onto Nautilus Road for another quarter mile.  Alternatively, in one half mile, turn left on Thatcher Road and turn right in .7 miles into the Good Harbor Beach Lot.  The latter is closer to Salt Island.