Dive Site Description:

There are many tons of old concrete road sections piled together to make an artificial reef. The  structure attracts many critters both large and small. There have been sightings of small octopus and one wolf-eel here. This site has moderate access, and a good fish population. This is in Commencement Bay on the Tacoma waterfront so currents are minimal.  Concrete road sections make excellent structure; combine that with moderate access and slight currents and you have a dive site that's good for all skill levels.

This is on the Tacoma waterfront, so arrive early and find a parking space.

Directions:

• Take I-5 south to Tacoma.
• Take the City Center/Tacoma Dome exit (I-705) and stay with the City Center exit until you see Schuster Pwky and 21st St exit. Move over to the right lane and take the Schuster Pkwy Exit.
• Bear right on S SCHUSTER PKWY heading northwest for 0.2miles
• Continue on N SCHUSTER PKWY heading northwest for 1.0 miles
• Continue on SCHUSTER PKWY heading west for 0.3 miles
• Bear right on RUSTON WY heading northwest for 1.5 miles to Les Davis  (Look for the big red fire boat)

Address: 3427 Ruston Way, Tacoma WA
See: Les Davis Park, Washington State Dept. of Tourism

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