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.

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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.

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Yikes!!!  When we came across this site, it looked like it would be suicide to enter the water!  But this was just after a storm, and it was actually a lot fun watching the huge waves crashing upon the shore.  Great place for storm watching!  On a calm day, we are told the entry is very easy off a small sandy beach.  With depths of 30 feet, you'll find a good variety of sea life within the kelp beds and rocks.

Coming from Boston, take 1A North, and turn right on 129 in Swampscott.  In 4 miles, turn right onto Beach Street, which then becomes Ocean Ave.  If coming from Salem, take 114 South for 3.4 miles.  Turn right on Ocean Ave.  Head across the Marblehead Neck.  At the fork with Harbor Ave., stay on Ocean Ave. The site is 1.25 miles from that fork.

Castle Rock