San Diego Dive Sites
HMCS Yukon: (Wreck Alley)
A 366' Canadian Destroyer Escort, lies in 100 feet of water at a 90 degree angle Port side down. Extensive preparation allows complete penetration of the ship. A detailed mapping system is available through DCI.
Sunk: July 2000.
Skill: Advanced

10+ Cold Water Dives
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Ruby E: (Wreck Alley)
A 165' retired Coast Guard Cutter lies upright in 85' of water. Completely blanketed with strawberry anemones, the ship appears to be a float in a parade. Easy access for penetration.
Sunk: July 1989
Skill: Novice

10+ Cold Water Dives
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El Rey: (Wreck Alley)
This 110' kelp cutter lies in 90' of water. Although mostly collapsed, this site teams with sea life. Little to no penetration.
Sunk: 1986

Skill: Novice

10+ Cold Water Dives
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NOSC Tower (Naval Electronics Lab): (Wreck Alley)
A permanent fixture off the coast of San Diego, for 29 years, until a storm collapsed the lab creating Wreck Alley's shallowest and most unusual dive site. At 60' this site can be enjoyed by all.
Collapsed: 1988

Skill: Beginner

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Ingraham Street Bridge: (Wreck Alley)
Old pilings and pieces of roadway make this dive site an interesting habitat for divers to enjoy a rich and abundant array of life. Deposited: 1985

Skill: Beginner

Giant Kelp Forests:
Glide through the underwater forests of Point Loma and La Jolla in depths ranging from 20 to 80 feet. Large rocky reef bottoms covered by thick kelp canopies provide homes for a wide variety of creatures.

Skill: Novice

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Los Coronados Islands:
This remote group of 3 volcanic Islands abruptly rise from the ocean floor just 20 miles south of the Mexican Border. These islands are one of our most popular dive locations due to the islands large sea lion and harbor seal colonies. Depths range from 20' to 120' and visibility averages 60' plus.
No hunting or fishing is allowed on trips to the Coronados.

Skill: Novice
La Jolla Cousteau Memorial:
Located in 40' of water, dive in giant kelp, lobsters, kelp fish, sea lions, dolphins and occasional Blue Sharks.
Skill: Beginner
Scripps Canyon:
Depths can range from 60' to 120'+. Dive along the canyon wall with great opportunities for micro photography.
Skill: Advanced

10+ Cold Water Dives
See Note below.

* Note: If you have not dove in conditions and/or locations similar those listed, please inform us prior to your departure date. We can make arragements for a DM to assist you on your dive. Several locations have overhead obstructions and/or are deep dives with possible currents.
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