San Francisco Diving?

[MaverickNH]

I'll be in San Francisco 14-17 April. Any recommendations for quick & easy boat dive operations to consider?

 

[g1138]

You're going to have to go 2hrs down to Monterey for a dive boat. There's some shore diving up north in Mendocino, I think. But the majority of dives in Nor Cal take place in Monterey.

Monterey SCUBA Diving Charter Boats - link to the only 5 diving boats in Monterey

 

[Peter_C]

Head to Monterey which is South of San Fran. You are going to need a car.

The area is very touristy, and holds something for everyone. Including one of the most scenic places along the California coast, Point Lobos. Which happens to also be a great dive destination from shore. If you are planning on diving during the week, you could get a tour there, but on weekends it requires reservations, which are booked long in advance. There are plenty of commercial boats to choose from.

We will be boat diving in Mendocino County, with hopefully 80' of vis again

 

[Chuck Tribolet]

link to the only 5 diving boats in Monterey

They are missing at least Double Down and Capt. Phil's RIB.

There are no bad dive boats in Monterey. They wouldn't last.

Do ask what their plans are. You wouldn't want to get on a tech charter if you are a newb, or
vice versa.


Chuck

 

[RobC]

To continue the conversation, I'm going to be in San Francisco in mid July for a few days. Is there nothing closer to the city?

 

[bperc]

The only diving I have heard of is with Great White Adventures. You can check their website at Great White Shark Cage Diving :: Great White Adventures :: Dive the Farallon Islands. It isn't cheap. A trip to Monterey would be less expensive and you would see some great kelp forests.