Welcome to the State of California

Coastal Areas

  • Underwater Archaeology - California State Parks
    Learn how underwater resources are found, recorded, and preserved.
  • Underwater State Parks
    • Crystal Cove State Park - California State Parks
      Learn about the park's underwater activities as well as its three miles of Pacific coastline, wooded canyons and open bluffs.
    • Emerald Bay State Park - California State Parks
      Explore the sunken resting place for many boats, launches and barges used in the lake before the turn of the century, during the heyday of Emerald Bay Resort and used in the construction of Vikingsholm.
    • Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park - California State Parks
      Learn about the popular scuba diving activities in the Julia Pfeiffer Burns Underwater Area.
    • Point Lobos State Reserve - California State Parks
      Learn about the opportunity for divers to explore one of the richest marine habitats in California.
    • Salt Point State Park - California State Parks
      Find information on the park's underwater reserve for divers. Explore information about the miles of hiking and horseback trails.
    • San Elijo State Beach - California State Parks
      Learn about the snorkeling and diving opportunities along the park's reef.