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San Diego Scuba Pros

San Diego, US5 hrs · 2 tanksListed on Direct
Operated by San Diego Scuba Pros
PADI affiliated operator

Explore the kelp-fringed waters of La Jolla Cove with a certified guide, where California sea lions, harbor seals, and horn sharks share the reef — or chase spiny lobsters before dawn during the seasonal hunt.

San Diego Scuba Pros operates guided dive tours and snorkeling excursions out of various locations in San Diego, California, with La Jolla Cove Ecological Reserve as a primary site. Shore dives run daily from 7 a.m. to approximately 11 a.m., catering to novice through experienced divers at depths of 20 to 40 feet where the majority of aquatic life — including California sea lions, harbor seals, Garibaldi, and horn sharks — is found. Deeper dives reaching 60 to 130 feet are available by appointment for more experienced divers. Seasonal spiny lobster diving tours run from late September through late March, departing roughly two hours before dawn when lobsters are actively feeding. All trips include a certified guide and full scuba gear at no extra charge, and groups are kept small — up to four divers for lobster tours and up to six for boat excursions. Boat dive tours, which visit wrecks and secret coves off the San Diego coast, are currently paused pending availability. Beyond guided tours, the operator offers a full suite of PADI training from Discover Scuba Diving and Open Water through Divemaster, as well as specialty courses including Deep Diver, Underwater Navigator, Search and Recovery, Night Diver, Underwater Naturalist, and Enriched Air (Nitrox).

Dive details

Certification requiredNo certification required
Max depth40 m
Group sizeUp to 6 divers
Duration2–5 hrs · 1–2 tanks

Dive trips

Boat charters

from $225
2-Tank Boat Dive Tour
Open Water · 2 tanks · 5 hrs · Approximate time: 7am to 12 noon. Currently paused — dates to be announced.
$225 / person

Shore & inland trips

from $99
1-Tank Shore Dive
Open Water · 1 tank · 2 hrs · 40 m max depth · Monday thru Sunday, meets at 7 a.m., usually finishes by 11 a.m.
$99 / person
2-Tank Shore Dive
Open Water · 2 tanks · 4 hrs · 40 m max depth · Monday thru Sunday, meets at 7 a.m., usually finishes by 11 a.m.
$150 / person
1-Tank Spiny Lobster Diving Tour
Open Water · 1 tank · 2 hrs · Monday thru Sunday, begins about 2 hours before morning twilight (dawn). Season: September 26, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. through March 20, 2026 at 11:59:59 p.m.
$180 / person
2-Tank Spiny Lobster Diving Tour
Open Water · 2 tanks · 4 hrs · Monday thru Sunday, begins about 2 hours before morning twilight (dawn). Season: September 26, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. through March 20, 2026 at 11:59:59 p.m.
$250 / person
Snorkeling Tour
2 hrs · Usually Saturday and Sunday; Monday through Friday available upon request. Meets at 7 a.m. or 9 a.m.
$99 / person

Courses

from $200
Discover Scuba Diving CourseCourse
$200 / person

Dive sites

La Jolla Cove Ecological Reserve

What you'll see

California sea lion harbor seal Garibaldi horn shark spiny lobster

Included

certified guide
scuba gear

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cheapest listed trip — 1-Tank Shore Dive
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$99 / person
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