Where to dive outside of newport habor?

[Empty V]

I've got a boat, as stated in my sig, docked in Newport Beach. Does anyone know any good spots to take it to off the coast around there? Thanks for the help!! GPS coordinates rock too!

Billy

 

[JMdiver]

Hi Billy,
I would think anywhere you dive from the beach you can dive with a boat just a lot easier. You can go up to OML & dive the point w/o climbing over the rocks or go down to Laguna & dive there w/o climbing down all them stairs. If you need an extra body just PM me.

Happy Diving
John

 

[Empty V]

Have you been to emerald cove? I've heard it's a great spot. I think OML is a little far north for us, we want to stay close to the harbor. I'm not sure yet but we might be at capacity, because we don't have a compressor, I want to limit it to 4 divers because each one will need to bring 2 tanks. We're only going to take 2 dives. I'm waiting to hear from a few of my buddies, I'll let you know if I can make room.
Billy

Billy

 

[MaxBottomtime]

http://shorediving.com/Earth/USA_West/CalS/index.htm

There are GPS coordinates for the beaches, so adjust accordingly. There are also reefs off Dana Point that are only acessible from a boat.

 

[JMdiver]

I've never been to Emerald Cove but have been to Crescent Bay & Shaws Cove. If they're not too far away they're good spots.

Happy Diving
John

 

[Empty V]

thanks guys for all the help, Max, do you happen to know where the reefs are that're only boat accessible? My biggest fear is going out to a spot and seeing nothing but sand. i really appreciate it, I wish we had more room, or a compressor.

Thanks!
Billy

 

[L.A.Dave]

Billy,

If you are in Newport, why not just zip on over to Catalina for a day or the weekend and get some fellow bubble blowers to divide up the fuel bill?

I would be up for weekend trips and subsidizing your copious fuel bill.