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Snorkeling and Scuba Diving at La Jolla Shores
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.
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Greg Ireton
Nov 16, 2004, 12:00 AM
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Our shore dive was conducted in the rain with light to moderate surf. The SST was a chilling 61F, but only 59F at 60ft, but that did not deter the surfers nor the divers. During our 500 meter surface swim, we were greeted with a very friendly seal that posed for a few second before disappearing. We descended toward the West Wall with visibility running around 25ft. Wildlife was abundant with the usual suspects: very large sheephead, crab, spotted scorpionfish, etc. But the highlight was the appearance of a small (2ft) sun fish. A great dive!
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