Three Tree Point North is a saltwater dive site, located in Burien, WA.

The diversity of various man-made structures, small boat wrecks, and urban remains at this site is intriguing, and you never know quite what you’ll find living here. The artificial reefs run parallel to shore at two depths and divers of all experience levels can find something to enjoy there, or in shallow eel grass near the shore. Currents are moderate and tend to run southward, it can be dived at times other than slack and is a good destination when south winds are blowing.

The artificial reef structures teaming with fish are the main attraction to diving Three Tree. There are tire reefs, large piles of corrugated pipe, a junkyard of appliances, a few small boats (one still on its trailer), and even a large satellite dish. Swarms of ratfish are often encountered as you swim from item to item here. The reefs are home to large rockfish, ling cod, painted greenlings, octopus, and more while you are likely to find sculpins and snake pricklebacks along the cobble and sandy bottom. There have been sightings of wolf eels, giant octopus, and six-gill sharks at this location if you are lucky.

Location: 3710-3722 SW 170th St, Burien, WA 98166

This is the most popular of the Alki dive sites and an all-around great dive park. It is protected from major currents and has lots of life in shallow water. You can find a decent-sized boat called the Honey Bear about 35 ft, near the base of a bunch of pilings that are angled out of the bottom. Several other piles of boulders and Pilings are scattered around this site. Harbor seals are well known and love to swim with divers here.

More experienced divers can venture to deeper depths to see the I-beams, telephone poles, and other sunken items, such as coal mine carts, and a bottle field where an octopus can be typically found.

Location: 1660 Harbor Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98126

There is a 4-hour parking lot in front of the foot ferry with limited parking. Else, you can find parallel parking along Seacrest park. Try to stay as close as possible to the parking lot area.

Les Davis Pier is a shore-accessible saltwater dive site, located at Ruston Way, Tacoma, WA

Great site for new and experienced divers. Ample parking, concessions, and restrooms on-site. Artificial reefs with a variety of life for photographers. Beach entry via a new concrete stairway.

It’s a very popular site and has many of the scrapped pieces from the old Tacoma narrows bridge dumped there creating a nice artificial reef. Lots of classes going on here but it’s still not too bad. It also makes a nice place for night diving.

Directions: The Les Davis Pier is located in Perce County in the city of Tacoma near the Dalco Passage. Take I-5 to Hwy 705, exit northwest to Ruston Way, and follow it past the old fireboat station to the Les Davis Pier.

Address: 3427 Ruston Way, Tacoma, WA 98402

Non-current sensitive, easy-entry dive park. Sunken boats, various wildlife including, octopus, nudibranchs, rockfish, lingcod, and even a Pirate!

Suitable for all certified divers.

Redondo is an underwater park, with a shore entry. Marked by trail lines, one trail line can dive under 60′, which is perfect for newer/open water divers, and a ‘deep line’ down to 100′.

There are several smaller boat wrecks that can contain types of octopus along with other local marine wildlife to see.

There is a paid parking lot open till 9 pm and free parking spots along Redondo Way South. Restrooms are open till 9 pm as well. Lastly, during the summer months, fresh water is available to rinse your gear.

Location, 28203 Redondo Beach Dr S, Des Moines, WA 98198