El Mar Diving Center
85202 Mesa
AZ - USA
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★★★★☆ South Point - San Pedro
Exposed dive site on the south tip of San Pedro de Nolasco. Can have strong currents, better for advanced and expert divers. Deep drop off and outside pinnacle with large pelagics at times.
★★★★★ North Point - San Pedro
North Point is located on the northern tip of San Pedro and is a fantastic dive site for beginners and advanced divers. Due to its location at the tip, the site is exposed to currents at times and offers pelagic species.
★★★★☆ Spillway
The Spillway at Lake Pleasant is located near the 10 lane boat ramp. It is a protected U - shape cove that allows dive from beginner to advanced. Depth is varies as the water elevation rises and falls due to the fact Lake Pleasant is a fresh water reservoir where the local jurisdiction stores water for the state
★★★★☆ ARM Santos Wreck
Auk Class Minesweeper with World War History in the Pacific theater. Decommission after the war and recommissioned briefly for the Korea War. Sold to the Mexican Navy in 1973. Sunk as an artificial reef in March 2022. 220ft in length, resting partially upright at 55ft on the sand. Top at 20ft below surface (12/20)
★★★★★ El Mar Diving Center Pool
This is a saltwater training pool, 40 feet by 20 feet. Depth ranging from 5 feet in the shallow end of pool with a bench and stairs for entry and exit. 12 and half feet in the deep end.
★★★★☆ Vista Point
Vista Point is a shore dive that is great for both recreational and technical divers. Visibility is generally best during the cooler times of the year. During the summer, it is a longer walk/hike to the water’s edge. The best time during the day is in the morning.
★★★★☆ Desert Tortoise
This is a super easy site that is perfect for newer open water divers or classes. Most of the area has gentle slopes so it does not get deep very quickly.
★★★★☆ Lighthouse South - San Pedro
Popular dive site on the east side of San Pedro Island. Sloping boulder field leading into sandy area at around 40ft. Easy site for all levels. Tons of stuff to see over the sand.
★★★★☆ La Roca Grande
This dive site consists of rocky areas giving way to sandy like many other sites at San Pedro Nolasco Island. Only an hour away from the marina. Average depth is 50 to 60 feet but can reach greater depth if desired.
★★★★☆ Vicki’s Place
This dive site is East of the 10 Lane boat ramp. It is a beginning dive and relatively shallow with a max depth of 30ft, while still being protected.
Opening Hours
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| Wednesday | 11:00 - 06:00 |
| Thursday | 11:00 - 06:00 |
| Friday | 11:00 - 06:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00 - 04:00 |
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We are available to make customer appointments Monday -Saturday. Please contact Tonia at tonia@elmar.com or 480-833-2971 to schedule.
+1 480 - 833-2971 Visit WebsiteOpening Hours
| Monday | --- |
| Tuesday | --- |
| Wednesday | 11:00 - 06:00 |
| Thursday | 11:00 - 06:00 |
| Friday | 11:00 - 06:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00 - 04:00 |
| Sunday | --- |
We are available to make customer appointments Monday -Saturday. Please contact Tonia at tonia@elmar.com or 480-833-2971 to schedule.