Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Sonora

Commonly known as "Rocky Point" a favorite vacation spot for many Arizonans. About 4 hours away from Phoenix - No passport required. Several good shore diving locations. About 30 miles north of Puerto Penasco, at the northeast corner of the Sea of Cortez

Bay is divided by Mushroom Rock into left and right sides. From spring through fall, water temperatures are warm (80 - 85 degrees at the bottom), and only tidal currents are present. Ample fish and invertebrate species occupy the bay, and shore dives are easy access. Deeper dives are available via short trips on boat, and some dive shop excursions include these. Bay is occasionally visited by local fishermen, but is not heavily fished. Bottom composition runs from smooth, sandy expanses to large, rocky reefs. Himalaya Bay is 15 miles/24km down a series of dirt roads from the nearest paved road. There are no accomodations or facilities, but the Bay is open for camping. Some Arizona dive shops schedule regular trips to Himalaya, and these are the best option for any multi-day stay, as they often bring compressors for tank refills. The site has been accessed by standard passenger sedans, but it is not recommended. A 2WD pick-up has no problem reaching Himalaya, and 4WD is nice but not essential. Be careful when arriving, as the beach is loose gravel and vehicles easily get stuck in it. I have a GPS cue-sheet for the route to the Bay. North Himalaya Bay is also known as El Himalaya, Bahia Himalaya.

Similar to "Primera gringa" site, but shallower in general. Off the ocean side there's a black coral "forest" in deeper water. By short boat ride from Miramar beach

Guano covered island you can dive around with a single tank, although best diving is on it's eastern side and it's seaward tip. Visibility varies by season from a best of 50-60ft to less than 10. Dive is mostly over a slope of rubble which ends at a sandy bottom (45-60ft). Not many large fish due to fishing pressure, but very good variety an quantity of smaller rocky reef fish & invertebrates, including many octopus, seahorses, and tent olives (Oliva porphirya) Short boat ride from Miramar Beach

South Himalaya Bay is also known as El Himalaya.

Martini Cove is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Mexico, Northwest, San Carlos which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Southwest tip of Lalo Cove Zorro's Cove is also known as Zorro's Beach.

West of San Carlos Bay

Punta San Pedro is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Mexico, Northwest, San Carlos which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Southern side of Isla Blanca

South of Tetakawi, take the dirt road east from Lalo Cove. Frenchie's Beach is also known as Frenchie's Cove.

Schooling of pelagics including yellowtail and barracudas. Southern tip of Guaymas Harbor

Lighthouse is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Mexico, Northwest, San Carlos which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

La Palpa is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Mexico, Northwest, San Carlos which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Rich sealife. Out of the mouth of Marina San Carlos. Seamount is also known as The Seamount.

Great marine life including seahorses, eels and soft corals. West of San Carlos

Ferryboat wreck

Deer Island is also known as Isla Venado.

Black coral beneath 60' East wall of the first bay that lies west of Catalina Island

Honeymoon Island is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Mexico, Northwest, San Carlos which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Punta La Manga is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Mexico, Northwest, San Carlos which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.