Adventures in Scuba Diving in San Diego, California

Scuba Diving Isn't Just for the Caribbean!

Cara Surdi
Scuba Diving spots in San Diego
Neighborhood: San Diego
San Diego, CA 92122
United States of America
Scuba diving in San Diego encompasses a wide variety of marine life and diving opportunities. The most popular area for scuba diving in San Diego appears to be La Jolla Cove Ecological Park. This area is the absolute must dive area for scuba diving in San Diego as well as California in general. La Jolla Cove doesn't appear to be a scuba diving spot in San Diego for beginners. You must show your diving certification in order to participate in some of these dives. Other diving excursions are set up for individuals with little or no scuba diving experience.

Scuba diving in San Diego can be set up through San Diego Scuba Tour. This company offers several scuba diving opportunities in San Diego. Their day excursion of La Jolla Cove includes a certified diving guide. Their night dive trips show a different side to marine life guided by dive instructors with PADI certification. They also offer private diving adventures. All of these guided excursions require proof of current certification. You can rent diving gear at San Diego Scuba Tour facilities. They also offer a wide variety of programs for the uninitiated and uncertified diver from snorkeling to private diving classes. These classes are taught by qualified instructors, and include scuba gear and other necessary requirements for the class. Pool sessions and ocean experiences are incorporated in the classes, which will prepare you for scuba diving in San Diego.

Another opportunity to participate in scuba diving in San Diego is provided by a company called Scuba Diver Girls. Scuba Diver Girls in San Diego use fully certified guides on their diving trips to La Jolla Cove. Some of the sights awaiting you when you take part in scuba diving in San Diego are types of fish such as Garibaldi and Sheephead. Also, Lobster, Starfish, Giant Sea Bass, Seals and Sea lions are included in their own natural habitats. These are just a few of the species you will encounter on your scuba diving in San Diego diving experience. You must be certified in order to take part on this scuba diving in San Diego excursion.

Scuba Diver Girls also offers classes to teach scuba diving in San Diego. The classes are open to anyone interested in learning to scuba dive. If you need to rent scuba gear, there is an extra charge for the equipment but you can obtain what you need through the diving company. They offer classes from the very beginning level to specialty and rescue level certifications.

If you never considered scuba diving in San Diego, then with this information it may open your mind to more than just a tropical experience.

Published by Cara Surdi

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  • Larry R2/7/2011

    Great article, but you forgot the boat dives to the Ruby E and the Canadian ship off Mission Beach, the Kelp beds and of course Catalina Island diving. My middle daughter and I dove alot at these sights, and La Jolla Cove is a great shallow water dive. Oh yes, forgot. The canyon off La Jolla Shores, drop off down to about 3,000'.

  • Michael Bear4/28/2010

    I know the Scuba Diver Girls--they dive from my boat sometimes! Good article.

  • ADSpencer10/17/2009

    Never a dull moment :D Great article!

  • Lee Wright10/15/2009

    great work

  • Mrs. Heart10/13/2009

    What a cool adventure that would be. Like it!

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