Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Two Harbors
The top 42 dive and snorkel sites in Two Harbors, ranked by diver reviews, with maps and photos. Read the Two Harbors guide
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Cape Cortes
Rays, kelp, gorgonians, Horn Sharks West of Cat Harbor
Eagle Rock
Kelp, big fish, sea lions and lobster Backside west of Cat Harbor
Pebbly Beach
Mantis shrimp can be found here! Southeast of Arrow Point
Bird Rock Wall
Off NW corner of Bird Rock. Located in Isthmus Cove on the frontside of Catalina Island.
Coral Gardens
Great spot for Purple Coral in abundance. Kelp forrest Northern End of San Clemente Island
Fishermans Cove
This site is in a State of California Marine Reserve, anchoring is prohibited and ALL marine life is protected. Dives in the cove range from 30M+ walls to 3M rocky reefs. The cove is managed for the state by the USC/Wrigley Marine Science Center. It is heavily instrumented, with numerous scientific experiments anchored to the bottom. Please don't disturb! Sandy bottom Halibut, Rays and sand sharks Western Side of Ismus Cove Fishermans Cove is also known as Fisherman's Cove.
Harbor Reefs
Calm spot inside Ismus Cove with kelp and fish. I found an old anchor there but ran out of air and tanks and could not get it... Southwest of Bird Rock
Farnsworth Bank
Great reef dive, purple coral and many fish Western side of Catalina Island
Sutil Island
Sea Lions, kelp and fish, a beautiful place to dive 20 Miles west of Catalina Island
Lobster Bay
Kelp and fish. Just outside Cat harbor. West End Catalina
Black Point
Kelp, sand and all the fish you want West of Ismus Cove
Crane Point
Lobsters and Kelp with Calico Bass and Garabaldi Just West of Ismus Cove
Rock Quarry
Kelp with Calico Bass and Garabaldi. Rays in the sand Rock Quarry
Sea Fan Grottos
gorgonians and kelp with Calico bass Garabaldi and others. occasional Sea Lions.
Big Geiger Cove
Sandy bottom and kelp in the rocks West of Ismus Cove Big Geiger Cove is also known as Geiger Cove.
Sentinel Point
Kelp and sank. some pelagics. Lobster Around the backside from Avalon Sentinel Point is also known as Sentinel Pt..
Ben Weston Point
Great night diving for lobster Backside from Avalon Ben Weston Point is also known as Ben Weston Pt..
Johnsons Rock
Kelp forrests and sharks West of Ismus Cove Johnsons Rock is also known as Johnson's Rock.
the Rookery
Sea Lions everywhere 19 miles west of Catalina Island the Rookery is also known as Rookery.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best dive and snorkel sites in Two Harbors?
Based on Zentacle reviews, the top-rated sites in Two Harbors are Emerald Bay (4.7 from 3 reviews), Cape Cortes (5.0 from 1 review) and Eagle Rock (3.0 from 4 reviews).
Where is the best snorkeling for beginners in Two Harbors?
The top-rated beginner sites are Cape Cortes (5.0 from 1 review) and Eagle Rock (3.0 from 4 reviews).
What is the best advanced dive in Two Harbors?
Emerald Bay (4.7 from 3 reviews), reached by boat, with a maximum depth of 49.2 ft.
Are there dive shops in Two Harbors?
Zentacle lists 1 dive shop in Two Harbors. The top-rated is Two Harbors Dive & Recreation Center (3.7 from 41 reviews).
