The Tacoma Narrows is located right next to the water treatment plant, just below the War Memorial Park at the base of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge.  This is considered a technical dive, and should be planned with an experienced guide or a local dive shop.  The rewards of your effort, however, include seeing the remains of the collapse of the original bridge from half a century ago.

This dive site is found under the bridge of the Tacoma Narrows. Head North on  Highway 16 from I-5 in Tacoma as if you are heading to Gig Harbor.  On the last exit before hitting the bridge, take Jackson Ave exit.  Do not turn on Jackson, but head straight across and down the hill into War Memorial Park.

Tacoma Narrows

The Narrows is a great dive for advanced divers, and requires a live boat.  Strong currents are a constant hazard. The combination of currents, depth, and poor  visibility has killed divers here, but care and preparation can reward you with a great dive -- lots of wolf eels and octopus in the rocky habitat along the shore, and often dog shark sightings around the bridge supports.  Several dive charter operations in the area regularly visit the Narrows.

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