SAN DIEGO GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Alone Among the Kelp: A Private Two‑Tank Dive in La Jolla Cove
A fully private, guided two‑tank shore dive inside La Jolla’s protected Marine Reserve — tailored to your interests with personalized instruction and full equipment included.
Alone Among the Kelp: A Private Two‑Tank Dive in La Jolla Cove.
This private, two‑tank guided dive in La Jolla places a single diver with an expert guide into the La Jolla Underwater Park and Ecological Reserve for a personalized shore‑entry experience. The operator tailors the dive to your interests — from marine biology briefings to choosing the route — while minimizing surface swim and providing all scuba equipment and refreshments.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A densely populated marine reserve
La Jolla’s Marine Reserve is thick with life — kelp forests, Garibaldi and kelp bass, rockfish and rays, eels and a variety of shark species appear regularly — making underwater encounters easy to find and photograph.
Easy shore entry and minimal surface swim
The preferred shore dive sites at La Jolla Cove begin just steps off the beach, offering straightforward entry and exit and short swims to reach the dive area.
Private, fully personalized two‑tank dives
This tour guarantees one diver paired with one guide; the dive is tailored to your skills and interests and includes a detailed site and marine‑biology briefing before every dive.
What the day feels like
What the dive actually feels like
Expect a deliberately paced day: a pre‑dive briefing on site biology and route, a short shore entry into kelp beds and reef structure beginning a few steps from the beach, two bottom sessions with average bottom times around 50–60 minutes depending on air consumption, and close attention from an experienced local guide throughout.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this private La Jolla outing.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The outing is listed at approximately 3.5+ hours; morning dives typically start at 7:00 a.m.
Meet at 1133 Coast Boulevard before the dive.
A full scuba equipment package is included at no additional charge, along with bottled water and other non‑alcoholic beverages.
The dives take place inside the La Jolla Ecological Reserve and Marine Sanctuary where it is unlawful to fish or remove anything other than trash.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How many divers are on a private tour?
This guided tour guarantees a maximum of one diver paired with one dive guide/instructor.
Where do we meet for the dive?
The meeting location for the tour is 1133 Coast Boulevard.
How long is the outing and when do dives start?
The total outing is listed as roughly 3.5+ hours; morning dives commonly begin at 7:00 a.m.
What equipment and provisions are provided?
A complete scuba equipment package is provided at no additional charge; bottled water and other non‑alcoholic beverages are also included.
What depth and bottom times should I expect?
Maximum depths at the site are approximately 35 feet, with average bottom times of about 50–60 minutes depending on air consumption.
Can I take or fish for marine life during the dive?
No — the dives occur within the Marine Reserve and Marine Sanctuary where it is unlawful to fish or remove anything other than trash.