Mares Pond in Cape Ann offers a shore-entry cavern dive suitable for beginner divers. The site features depths ranging from 7 to 18 metres, with an average depth of 12 metres. Visibility typically fluctuates between 5 and 10 metres. Divers should remain within the light zone when exploring the cavern structure and monitor their depth closely. Parking is available on-site, allowing for convenient gear preparation. Species recorded around this area include harbour seals, horseshoe crabs, wrasses, crabs, temperate bass, tailor, snails, and sea squirts. The site is generally free of current, providing a controlled environment for those developing buoyancy and navigation skills.

Sandwich Town Beach provides a shallow shore dive featuring both natural reef and artificial reef structures. Reaching a maximum depth of 10 metres with an average of 6 metres, the site is suitable for beginners due to its mild currents. Divers should exercise caution during shore entry to navigate the surf and shore break. Visibility is variable, ranging from 3 to 8 metres. Water temperatures fluctuate between 4C and 19C, necessitating appropriate thermal protection such as a drysuit or thick wetsuit. Parking is available on-site, and the location is accessible for both day and night diving.

Hathaway's Pond is a freshwater site featuring an artificial reef and a wreck. Suitable for beginners, the site offers shore access with depths ranging from 2 to 18 metres. Divers should be prepared for a sharp thermocline at 6 metres, where temperatures drop from 24°C at the surface to 10°C below. Visibility is consistently around 5 metres. The site presents hazards including entanglement risks, low visibility, and overhead environments within the structures. Night diving is permitted, provided divers carry primary and backup torches. The habitat supports various temperate freshwater fish and invertebrates typical of the region.

Corporation Beach offers a shallow shore-entry dive featuring a combination of natural reef, artificial reef structures, and seagrass beds. Depths range from 3 to 6 metres, with an average of 5 metres, making it suitable for beginners. Visibility varies between 5 and 15 metres, and currents are generally mild. Divers should be prepared for significant seasonal temperature fluctuations, ranging from 4C to 21C, requiring appropriate thermal protection. Hazards include boat traffic, surf, and potential entanglement in seagrass. Night diving is permitted at this location. Facilities available at the site include parking and toilets.