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San Diego
California, United States6 dive sites
About This Area
San Diego offers divers a mix of accessible shore diving and exceptional wreck diving opportunities. La Jolla Cove and Shores provide protected entry points to underwater canyons, kelp forests, and sea caves. The Wreck Alley area features several purposely sunk vessels including the famous HMCS Yukon, creating artificial reefs teeming with marine life.
Features
- •Accessible shore diving sites at La Jolla
- •World-class wreck diving at Wreck Alley
- •Diverse marine ecosystems including kelp forests
- •Sea caves and underwater canyons
- •Year-round diving conditions
- •Regular leopard shark gatherings in summer
Diving Tips
- •Water temperatures range from 55-72°F depending on season
- •La Jolla Cove offers the best shore diving conditions
- •Wreck diving requires advanced certification and often a guide
- •Summer brings leopard sharks to La Jolla Shores
- •Winter typically offers better visibility (30-50 feet)
- •Consider a 7mm wetsuit or drysuit in winter months
Map Area Overview
Current Visibility: 15-20 ft (1 day ago)ft
