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La Jolla Dive

4.5 (95 reviews)
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Brenda R.

Research + Booking: We had a great experience with Chris + Frank at La Jolla Dive. Living in a Covid world has made it difficult to do much. My bf and I live in LA and wanted to do something special for his bday - Chris + Frank really went out of their way to help us make this a reality. Chris helped us set up private lessons so the two of us could do our Open Water Diver certification course. He was very helpful in ensuring we were able to dive on the dates that were important to us- He and Frank even mailed us our books! They were super sweet and we really appreciated the assist! Chris also explained the ins and outs of the course- and the time required to accomplish this. Instructor + Course We met with Frank do our first diving lesson. He went over the learning material (book + video). Frank really put us at ease and taught at a pace that worked with us- he was very patient and helpful. Doing these lessons with him was very empowering! He made sure we were always safe and that we were prepared for a good time! I'd highly recommend Frank as an instructor- he had a very good nature and always ensures you are prepared + safe! Diving with him was amazing! Diving Experience: We did a total of four dives (two each day). The first day Frank took us to see a really neat cliff (about 50-55ft) and it was exhilarating. Our second day we went to La Jolla Cove and went about (30-35ft) we saw loads of creatures here, super beautiful! I highly recommend La Jolla dives to anyone!

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Laura K.

Great price, great location, honest and trustworthy business. The owner welcomes you with open arms and heart. This is our second Thanksgiving week we spent diving and went ahead and rented the five day rental pack. All the equipment was in great working order and Chris was great at helping us figure out the weights that we needed. We did a couple dives near La Jolla and also ventured up to Laguna and found some really amazing dives out there as well. Overall great experience and will definitely be renting from them again!

B C.

My family took a couple of dives with Kenley this week. The equipment was in great shape and Kenley was a super guide. Customer service was exceptional during the reservation and planning process. A+++ all the way around.

Elizabeth N.

We are a family of 4 recently certified divers and wanted to gain some experience. Both Jay and Bob were excellent guides. They kept it fun and relaxed and we all had a great time. They were there with all the gear ready to go when we arrived and Jay even took pictures and video for us. The pack of sea lions that swam with us was a definite highlight. Thank you for making our first real diving experience so much fun.

Jeff P.

Living in Florida most of my dives have been in warm water and from a boat. I was going to be in La Jolla for a wedding so I thought I'd get some west coast dives in. I set up my dives with Chris & Vanessa a couple weeks before I was to arrive based only on review I've ready. My experience was similar to the other (5 stars); however, a quick breakdown of my experience from start to finishing is summarized below: 1. Signing up for dives - 5 stars. Arranged over the phone and by texts. Spoke with Vanessa the same day I signed up (2 weeks before being in town). Determined dive sites, what I wanted to see and my experience level prior to arriving. 2. Finding the dive shop - 4 stars - The address is a little confusing. 2144 is actually some touristy convenience / liquor store. The dive shop is actually located directly behind 2144 in an alley around the corner. This was mentioned in a few other reviews but for some reason I didn't catch it before trying to find the shop. 3. Dive experience - 5+ stars. Most of the organized dive trips I've been part of are on rigid schedule...dives are determined by a watch and not the amount of air remaining. Vanessa and Chis were much more laid back. Dive lasts as long as you can make your tank last (very nice). Great dive master ratio. First day I was the only diver, second day there was two of us. Vanessa did a great job of taking photos during my dives and emailed them all to me after my dives (at not charge or hint of payment). My recommendation to anyone thinking of diving the area would be to consider diving the cove. If I had more time I would have burned 2 more tanks there. Very cool spot with lots of life (e.g sea lions, tons of fish, lobsters, kelp forest, crabs, seals, sharks, etc), minimal current and moderately cold water. 4. Equipment - 5 stars. While I lugged most of my equip across the country I would have rented having now seen it was decent gear. Again, most dive shops have pretty ragged out equipment but on the second day the other diver in my group used rented equipment and it was all decent stuff. 5. Prices - 5 stars. The prices of the equipment and dives were very reasonable. In fact, I ended up having to bail on my last dive b/c I ran out of time. I was fully prepared to pay for the dive b/c I canceled after doing my first dive and realized I didn't have time for a second before the wedding started and Chris applied by unused dive money towards some equipment I rented. Very class act!!!! Overall, great dive shop. There is no doubt the next time I'm in La Jolla I will use this shop to rent my gear and do a few dives.

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Awesome dive shop convenient location close to the beach very friendly and helpful highly recommend!

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9 years ago

Mall, by solid, dive shop. Great guided dive in the cove. Use this outfit for your shore diving in La Jolla.

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Friendly, competent, reasonably-priced. One block from La Jolla Shores, but they don't take advantage (price-wise) of you. Well done.

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Paris is great! Makes the dive flexible and comfortable even for the new, nervous diver! Thank you!!!

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Great, friendly, well priced. Will return to snorkel or dive next time I'm in San Diego area!

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Divemaster is so kind and professional! Absolutely amazing experience at La Jolla Cove!

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Our second day we went to La Jolla Cove and went about (30-35ft) we saw loads of creatures here, super beautiful!

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Zach's Scuba Shack

Zach's Scuba Shack

5.0(97 reviews)
1.8 miLa Jolla

I felt extremely confident with Zach. I'm a pretty rookie diver and he taught me everything I…read moreneeded to execute my first shore dive right off the bat. Thorough, sharp, and found us all the best animals. I would recommend coming into this dive with a little more experience than me (I'd only done 2 dives before this) if you want to fully take in all the animals. I struggled with trim and buoyancy bit in the surge and I'd love to do it all over again knowing what I know now. Either way, incredible experience and Zach is absolutely the man to do it with. Also, ask him about reggae.

I can't recommend Zach's Scuba Shack highly enough…read more Zach is a top-notch scuba guide who knows the La Jolla dive sites like the back of his hand. From the start, he clearly explained the conditions and what to expect. When the day we initially chose turned out to be less than ideal, he was flexible and helped us reschedule for the following day, which ended up being a fantastic dive. His calm, casual demeanor immediately put me at ease, especially since it had been a couple of years since my last dive. Underwater, Zach was attentive and thoughtful, pointing out marine life we absolutely would have missed on our own. The rental gear was also excellent--clean, high quality, and thoughtfully prepared. He even had the correct weight setup ready for each diver, which made the whole experience smooth and professional. As a local, I plan to dive with Zach again to continue learning the area and progress my diving skills. If you're diving in La Jolla, Zach is the person you want guiding you.

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Zach's Scuba Shack - Watching the Sea Lions show off!

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Zach's Scuba Shack - Close encounters with wildlife! Remember not to touch :)

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Close encounters with wildlife! Remember not to touch :)

San Diego Scuba Guide - The dive location at La Jolla Cove.

San Diego Scuba Guide

5.0(13 reviews)
1.0 miLa Jolla

My wife and I recently took a scuba refresher course with Davor after being out of the water for…read moreover three years due to an injury and we couldn't have asked for a better instructor. Davor was excellent from start to finish. He was patient with our skill level, highly professional, and clearly very knowledgeable. He took the time to make sure we were doing all the in-water exercises correctly, gave us valuable tips to improve our technique, and made us feel comfortable throughout the session. What stood out the most was how much he genuinely cared about our learning and safety. His attention to detail and encouraging attitude made a big difference in helping us rebuild our confidence. I would recommend Davor to anyone and everyone looking to dive or refresh their skills. Truly a top-notch instructor!

I booked with Davor to take my 18 year old son out who had just been certified weeks before. I was…read moreof course extremely nervous not only for this being his first dive, but because my son is a type 1 diabetic. I sent Davor a long email after booking asking a million questions. He called me right back and immediately assuaged all my fears. He was empathic explaining he had a child the same age and understood why I would be nervous but that he would take care of my son. He was also was extremely knowledgeable on the effects diving could have on a type 1 diabetic and he took it extremely seriously, explaining that if he saw anything that would be concerning for him he would cut the dive right then. The day of the dive we met him on time and he was a very kind but also a no nonsense type of guy which me and my husband really appreciated. He explained everything to us about the dive with just facts and by the time he took my son in the water we both felt 100% comfortable with trusting him to take care of our son. I would highly recommend Davor to anyone! On a side note, we purchased the video package and we got back so many incredible videos of our sons dive! So the video package is extremely worth the cost!

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San Diego Scuba Guide - Getting ready for the dive.

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San Diego Scuba Guide - Coming in for from the dive.

Coming in for from the dive.

San Diego Scuba Guide - Getting ready for the dive.

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Getting ready for the dive.

Bike and Kayak Tours

Bike and Kayak Tours

4.3(1.6k reviews)
0.0 miLa Jolla, La Jolla Shores

This was an amazing experience. Super fun, had never kayaked before so we chose the tandem with a…read moretour guide. Just us and another couple and a really cool guide named Ben (Annie! LOL!) He showed us the different caves and wives' tales that went along with them as well as discussing the marine life and their protective status. Also interesting information about the houses on the shores. Would definitely recommend to a friend and already have!

Came here for a 9am kayak tour and it was such a fun way to start the day. It got off to a bit of a…read moreslow start because a few people were running late, and I got completely wet as we launched thanks to the waves--so definitely wear something you don't mind getting wet! Once we were out on the water though, the waves are smaller but I did feel a bit sea sick when we got to the gather point and weren't kayaking. The sun took its time coming out, but the weather was still beautiful and made for a nice morning paddle. Our guide, Dylan, was super knowledgeable about the area and shared interesting facts along the way. We even got to paddle into a cave, which was really cool, and saw plenty of wildlife--sea lions lounging on the rocks, pelicans flying by, and garibaldis swimming around. Heads up--kayaks do tip! Ours flipped just as we came back to shore, so I'd recommend bringing a change of clothes and some towels. They have lockers for rent if you don't want to leave things in your car. Overall, really fun experience and I'd definitely come back for another tour

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Bike and Kayak Tours - Angela explaining all the caves and cliffs of La Jolla.  Informative and fun.

Angela explaining all the caves and cliffs of La Jolla. Informative and fun.

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La Jolla Dive - scuba - Updated May 2026

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