Where to see Pacific red octopus
Pacific red octopus is recorded at 3 public dive sites on PickADive across United States. Frequency labels below reflect what divers and datasets report at each site — sightings are planning context, never a guarantee.
Dive sites where Pacific red octopus is seen
Common questions
Where can you see Pacific red octopus while diving?
PickADive currently records Pacific red octopus at 3 public dive sites across United States. It is listed as commonly seen at Alki Junkyard / Pipeline and Redondo Beach (Des Moines). Sightings are never guaranteed; conditions, season, and luck all matter.
Is a Pacific red octopus sighting guaranteed?
No. Wildlife encounters depend on season, conditions, time of day, and chance. PickADive's frequency labels (common, occasional, rare) summarize what has been recorded at each site — treat them as planning context and ask local operators about recent sightings.
How do I plan a dive around seeing Pacific red octopus?
Start with the sites listed on this page, compare their difficulty and access on each site page, and check the latest dive-window forecasts before committing to a day. Local dive operators can tell you where the most recent sightings have been.