san diego

Hello, I am a new diver that recently got certified, I Am looking for a dive buddy, I have surfed all over in San Diego, so I am familiar with the ocean, but I am very new to diving and would like to practice skills, and dive in a safe manor that is within 18m I'm certified to, anyone else who...

hello new diver, looking into buying midrange gear, maybe used and just get them serviced at a local dive shop(for the regs) found a couple good deals online, need advice on what to choose. background be diving mostly in california and traveling to warmer waters like mexico, and south east...

New to the area and wondering if swimming/diving with blue whales is a thing here in Southern California/San Diego? If so, any leads to who offers such trips? :shark1:

Day 1 down, having a beer to celebrate. Much thanks to San Diego Scuba Center for taking good care of us!

Hi scubaboard members, My husband and I are looking for 4 divers to fill a charter boat out of La Jolla on Saturday, April 18. We are chartering with Waterhorse Charters. The cost would be $320 per person. It would be a full day trip to snorkel with blue and mako sharks (or whatever sharks...

cross posted from Snorkeling I will be at a conference in San Diego late August and have heard SD has some awesome snorkeling (I don’t have time to scuba). Will a shorty be sufficient? Any good spot recommendations? Anyone want to get together? Cheers!

I will be in San Diego for a conference late August and heard SD has some amazing snorkeling. What kind of protection in August? Will a shorty be enough? Can anyone comment on good spots or interested in getting together? I am not a freediver, but will be practicing breath hold between now and...

Be welcome and jump on our local boat trip this coming Sat. Two wrecks (Yukon and Ruby E) and a location in beautiful Point Loma! It's a great price and we'd love to see you out with us! Sign up here: 3-Tank Local Boat Trip - Yukon, Ruby E, 7 Fathoms! Time for some fun! Bill Power...

Does anybody recognize these two divers? They lost a very expensive GoPro in San Diego that took this pic/footage and I'd like to get it back to them. Fun video! Anyone know them? They may have traveled down here from up North, so please share this with any clubs or message boards you're...

Hello everyone, I am looking to get certified in sidemount. Does anyone have any suggestions or input on where I should go or know personally of a competent instructor in San Diego? Thank you for your help!

The family will be in San Diego the first week of June. Will only be able to set aside one day for a dive or two. Was looking at going to La Jolla. The kelp bed sounds interesting. Was wondering if the other dives there are as good. (Seems you can chose a two tank or one tank option.) We...

No-profit day boat (3-tanker) to the Coronados Islands on Feb 10. Leaves out of Mission Bay (San Diego). https://www.meetup.com/Scuba-Diving-San-Diego/events/246317789/. Bill

The new "Liquid Blue" SplitFin® from Atomic Aquatics combines the patented design concepts divers have come to expect from Atomic Aquatics with a new material that not only enhances performance, but also adds a new and creative sense of style to the Atomic Aquatics scuba fin line. The Liquid...

Hello everyone, I recently moved to San Diego and am trying to find some good snorkeling and dive spots. I've been going to La Jolla a lot but am trying to find some new spots. Many people have told me to check out Laguna Beach, but I was wondering what you guys recommend. Thank you

I am from the Atlanta area & will be in the San Diego area this coming October. I am a certified diver, but have never been to this area so am looking at joining up with a local dive outfit for a charter of some kind. Just me so I will have to buddy up with someone on the boat. Any...

Greetings from Baltimore! I'm headed west for work in April and am looking to take a few days off and get in my first dives in the Pacific while I'm out there. I'm probably on my own, but there's a chance I might get a buddy to join me depending on what I come up with for a plan. I have to...

Hey everyone, Sort of new to SB, but had some questions. Just got certified this summer in Monterey (have 5 dives) and am planning on going to San Diego (woohoo!) with my girlfriend who is also new. Have some questions for you all and please bear with me since I'm new! We were hoping to do...

Hi, I'm new to ScubaBoard so hope I'm doing this right. I'm soon to travel to San Diego from the UK to join a liveaboard and will stay in San Diego for 4 days prior to boarding to adjust to the time zone etc. I am looking for recommendations for good high quality reliable safe PADI centres in...

anyone know of any spots in San Diego where you can spearfish from a shore dive? Most of the La Jolla area is protected. Thanks!

Hi! Im Matt, and recently got my basic OW cert, and am getting my advanced at the end of the month. I currently dont have any dive buddies though and would love to find new ones. Send me a message or call me if you wanna go diving anytime! 760 888 7916