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La Jolla Ecological Reserve

DIVE THE KELP FOREST. TRAIN WITH A GUIDE. EXPLORE SAN DIEGO.

Daily guided scuba tours, night dives, beginner-friendly Try Scuba sessions, NAUI certification courses, and family snorkeling adventures in La Jolla Cove and Shores.

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Guided Experiences

Scuba Dive Options

Proof of certification required for guided scuba tours.

Day Dives · La Jolla Cove

Guided entries in protected reserve waters with visibility, kelp forest routes, and local marine life insight.

Full-set equipment rentals are available: ScubaPro, Zeagle, and Akona, as well as other industry-leading brands.

$80 (1 tank) · $150 (2 tanks)

Night Dives · Shores Canyon

Evening and sunset/night options with frequent octopus, lobster, ray, and squid encounters.

Full-set equipment rentals are available: ScubaPro, Zeagle, and Akona, as well as other industry-leading brands.

$110 (1 tank) · $200 (2 tanks)

Catalina Private Trip

Up to 3 divers, transportation + ferry, and two private guided dives for a full premium day trip.

Private booking

Training, Certification & Refresher

Beginner-to-advanced options with private or semi-private instruction and strong safety focus.

Try Scuba Adventure

$200

2-hour class, skill session, then instructor-led open-ocean introduction dive for non-certified participants.

NAUI Scuba Diver

$975

Certification pathway with e-learning/books and processing included. Advanced tracks are also available.

Scuba Refresher

$220

4–5 hour refresher for certified divers out of water 6+ months, including setup review and confined-water skills.

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For Families & Groups

Guided Snorkeling Tours

Daily guided snorkeling tours to La Jolla Cove with complete gear, including 7mm wetsuit. Great for guests who want wildlife encounters without scuba certification.

  • • Rate: $80 per person
  • • Minimum booking: 2 snorkelers
  • • Swimming skills required
  • • Wetsuit sizes: small through XXL

Participation Requirements

Eligibility

  • - Minimum age: 12 years; 15 years for Night Dives
  • - Minimum weight: 100 lbs
  • - Participants should be physically fit
  • - Non-certified divers are welcome to join our Try Scuba Adventures and Snorkeling tours

Health Notes

  • - Consult your physician if you have BMI 30 or higher
  • - Do not participate if under a physician's care for diabetes, exercise-induced asthma, heart disease, or chronic lung disease
  • - Release/medical forms are required before participation

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