Diving Mecca!  If you haven't dived La Jolla Cove, you aren't a California Diver!  Nice park, nice entry, and great diving await you.  The area is protected, so the marine life take pleasure in taunting you.  Drop by a local dive shop and ask about the seasonal conditions.  Swells and rip tides can ruin your day.

11 miles North of San Diego, take the La Jolla Parkway exit to the West.  In 1.4 miles bear left on Torrey Pines Road.  In 0.85 mile, turn right on Prospect Place.  In 0.2 miles, bear left onto Prospect Street; in .35 miles turn right onto Jenner Street; then right onto Coast Blvd.  You can't miss it.

La Jolla Cove

Great diving area for beginners.  We had 30-35ft of Viz.  Had seals swim within 10-15ft of us.  Lobster everywhere.  Depth anywhere from 20-40ft.  Would recommend 7mm wetsuit as water temperatures range from 65-55degrees (In October).  There is a large grassy area where you can set your stuff and restrooms/showers right next to that.  A downside of this dive spot is the limited parking.  If you arrive in the early morning (6-7AM) then you shouldn't have a problem.  Overall, its a great dive spot that I would recommend to anyone.

#2 - La Jolla Cove

This is the most popular beach in La Jolla.  Sunners, surfers, picnickers, divers and dive classes use this area extensively during the weekends.  The area is a fantastic underwater park, with fish hanging around for a handout.  This can be an easy or a technically-advanced dive, depending upon your skill level.

11 miles North of San Diego, take the Ardath Road exit to the West.  In 1.4 miles turn right on La Jolla Shores Drive. Turn left on Avenida De La Playa, and you'll find the park in 1/2 mile.

La Jolla Shores

First time diving at La Jolla Shores.  Got down to about 90ft.  Good dive spot if you want to go deep otherwise I prefer La Jolla Cove (more stuff to see).

Mike from Mesa's Dive Log

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