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Top 5 Things You Didn’t Know About Garibaldi Garibaldi fish are known for their strikingly bright orange color and can be found along the Pacific coast of North America, ranging from Monterey Bay, California to Guadalupe Island, Baja California. While many people [...]

Top 5 Most Fascinating Sea Creatures in La Jolla La Jolla is a popular destination for scuba diving. The area is home to an abundance of marine life, making it a fascinating place to explore the depths of the Pacific Ocean. If [...]

First-Time Snorkeling Tips for Beginners Snorkeling is an exciting way to escape the everyday “above-water” routine of our daily lives. If you have no experience in diving or any water sport whatsoever, snorkeling is the best way to start! However, while snorkeling [...]

6 Unusual Facts About La Jolla Kelp Forest Did you know that La Jolla is home to one of the world's most famous kelp forest? Thousands of tourists and locals go scuba diving in La Jolla just to see it. Sometimes called [...]

All About Cabezon Fish at La Jolla Cove Lurking in the waters of La Jolla Cove Ecological Reserve is the Cabezon, also known as a scorpion fish or sculpin. Cabezon is a Spanish word that translates to "large head," which is fitting [...]

What Not to Do When Scuba Diving Scuba diving is an incredible gift. Whether you're an experienced diver or a new one, it's always a great opportunity to remind yourself of the basics to make each dive great! Our latest blog covers [...]

6 Facts You May Not Know About La Jolla Caves Have you ever been to La Jolla before? La Jolla, San Diego is famous for showcasing radiant views of the Pacific, majestic rocky cliffs, and diverse sea life. However, a different type [...]

First-Time Snorkeling Tips for Beginners Snorkeling is a fun sport that's easy to get into and fall in love with. It's a relatively stress-free way to enjoy the underwater world. If you haven't tried it and are interested in doing so, we're [...]

6 Reasons Why You Should Take a Scuba Diving Vacation in San Diego This Summer The point of taking a vacation is to relax, let go of your day-to-day stress, and do nothing. That's what you should want to do on holiday. [...]

Do I Need to Know How to Swim to Scuba Dive?  When we get asked, "Do I need to know how to swim to scuba dive?" the answer for San Diego is YES. Many different instances and factors make it necessary to [...]

Common Scuba Diving Questions by Non-Divers One of the biggest life lessons we've learned from the pandemic is that time is fleeting. Now that we're nearly out of it, it's time to get out and do all things you've always wanted to [...]

La Jolla Cove: A Guide for Scuba Divers La Jolla Cove is San Diego's most famous dive site! It's one of the few areas in California where you can find giant kelp beds, rocky reefs, and sea caves. Plus, it's [...]