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Guided Dives, NAUI Training, Try Scuba & Snorkeling in San Diego
Join daily adventures at La Jolla Cove and La Jolla Shores with a certified guide. We offer guided scuba for certified divers, Try Scuba for non-divers, NAUI certification pathways, refresher training, and guided snorkeling tours for families.
Daily Tours
Scuba and snorkel adventures run daily.
Certified Guides
NAUI instruction with strong safety focus.
Gear
Tanks and weights included.
La Jolla Cove
La Jolla Shores Canyon
Mission Point Training
Ocean Gallery
Underwater Highlights
A curated look at local marine life, iconic dive spots, and video moments from San Diego waters.
Intro Dive Video
See real conditions, local visibility, and the pace of a guided dive day.
Octopus Encounters
Garibaldi & Reef Life
Featured Destination
Catalina Island Private Trip
Private tour with transportation and two guided dives for a premium day trip experience.
Training, Certification & Refresher
Build confidence with private or semi-private instruction. Programs include Try Scuba for beginners, NAUI certification tracks, and refresher sessions for certified divers returning to the water.
Try Scuba Adventure · $200
For non-certified divers: 2-hour class, 1-hour shallow skill session, then an open-ocean introduction dive (up to about 20 ft) with instructor. All equipment is included.
NAUI Scuba Diver · $975
Semi-private certification path with books/e-learning and processing included. Advanced, Rescue, Master, and Divemaster tracks are also available.
Scuba Refresher · $220
A 4–5 hour refresher for certified divers who have been out of the water 6+ months, covering core principles, setup, and confined-water skill practice at Mission Point. All equipment is included.
Guided Dives in San Diego Waters
Daily guided dives are available for certified divers at La Jolla Cove and La Jolla Shores. Proof of certification is required for guided scuba tours (NAUI, PADI, SSI, BSAC, CMAS and others accepted). Not certified yet? Join the Try Scuba Adventure first.
Day Dives · La Jolla Cove
Guided shore dives in the ecological reserve. Pricing: $80 for 1 tank, $150 for 2 tanks. Visibility can exceed 30 feet in favorable conditions. Full-set equipment rentals are available: ScubaPro, Zeagle, and Akona, as well as other industry-leading brands.
Night Dives · La Jolla Shores
Guided canyon dive with frequent sightings of octopus, bat rays, squid, lobsters and more. Pricing: $110 for 1 tank, $200 for 2-tank sunset/night option. Full-set equipment rentals are available: ScubaPro, Zeagle, and Akona, as well as other industry-leading brands.
Catalina Private Trip
Private tour (up to 3 divers) with ground + ferry transport and two private guided dives at Catalina Island.
Snorkeling Tours
Guided snorkeling tours to La Jolla Cove are available daily at $80 with complete snorkel gear, including a 7mm wetsuit. Great for families and guests who want marine life encounters without scuba certification.
What to Expect
Snorkel with a certified guide through protected waters known for sea lions, Garibaldi, bat rays, guitarfish, and seasonal wildlife surprises.
Requirements
Swimming skills are required. Minimum booking is 2 snorkelers. Wetsuits from small to XXL are available; contact ahead for special sizing needs.
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
Reviews
What divers are saying about their experience.
⭐ More than 100 Google reviews with 5 stars and almost 200 excellent rates on TripAdvisor.
Trusted by beginners, certified divers, and returning students across San Diego.
★★★★★
Davor was a great guide for my first dive in a year. We had bad luck with ocean conditions but he was able to find a work around so I could get into the water. Definitely recommended and La Jolla is a great place for diving if you like critters.
★★★★★
We were fortunate to have an amazing day out, saw sharks and octopus and tons of other stuff.
Davor was an amazing guide, very focused, safe, and extremely good at explaining the dive plan and what to expect. I’ll definitely take classes from him if I have the opportunity to do so!
★★★★★
I recently finished my NAUI Open Water with Davor and my experience exceeded my expectations in every way possible. From contacting Davor with inquiries about how to start the process of getting NAUI certified to working with him to schedule my private certification dives, his personable but professional approach to diving was evident from the beginning. I shared with him that I chose NAUI over PADI due to the added safety training that NAUI offers and that I will likely be using my dive skills in a scientific context as I am an early career oceanographer. To my delight, he catered our sessions to these aspects of safety and scientific application and went out of his way to incorporate my interests into the trainings and our dives. As far as the dives themselves - Davor knew how to balance his roles as guide and instructor and went above and beyond to ensure that I was comfortable and enjoying the learning curve that is diving for the first time. I enjoyed every minute of my experience as his student, have already been in contact with him regarding future diving and equipment purchasing, and plan to stay in touch with him over the years as I continue my diving journey!
Locations & Meeting Points
Main operations are in and around La Jolla with dedicated points for day dives, night dives, and training/refresher sessions.
Day & Night Dive Areas
La Jolla Cove and La Jolla Shores.
- 1160 Coast Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037 (day dives/snorkel). Open in Google Maps
- 10389 Vallecitos, La Jolla, CA 92037 (night dives). Open in Google Maps
- Conditions-based site planning for visibility and safety.
Training & Refreshers
Mission Point and nearby San Diego training waters.
- 2600 Bayside Ln, San Diego, CA 92109 (adventure/refresher). Open in Google Maps
- Private and semi-private scheduling available.
- Release and medical forms required before participation.
Ready to dive in?
Call or text (858) 397-8213 to schedule lessons or reserve your guided dive in San Diego.