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San Juan Islands Shore Dives

All regions

Jacques Cousteau called this archipelago among the best temperate diving destinations.
Kelp, candystripe shrimp, sea cucumbers, strawberry anemones, Puget Sound king crab, scallops, rockfish, purple urchin, and nudibranchs thrive here; best diving is on the south or west side and is tide- and weather-dependent. Skyline is the a shore dive near the Islands with similar marine life without the hassle of getting out there.