Scottsdale

Scottsdale is not a coastal diving destination; it sits in the Phoenix metropolitan area in Arizona. Local diving access is limited to nearby freshwater and quarry sites outside the city, suitable mainly for training, skills practice, and occasional shore dives at nearby lakes or man-made reservoirs. Within the city, you’ll find a growing community of divers and a few centers that offer courses, equipment rental, and dive-related services, but expect a landlocked diving experience with water temperatures that vary seasonally and generally clear but warm water in summer.