Advanved Open Water Dives
Anchor Management
Unearthed from the archives, the rarely visited Anchor Management dive site awaits your discovery. Prepare to immerse yourself in a wall adorned with funky rock structures, a plethora of nudibranchs, and the majestic presence of large sheepshead, all contributing to an unforgettable underwater adventure.
Captains Mast
This rocky reef is covered in newly sprouted kelp, tons of nudibranchs and other local characters. The rocky reef structure is AMAZING - with medium sized caves, crevices, huge shelves, and vertical cliffs as large as 30’ tall. Tons of sea life can be found here, including nudibranchs, a variety of bass, bat rays, sea stars, and much much more.
Chris's Rock
Chris's Rock is an exhilarating dive site with a depth range of approximately 50 to 90 feet, making it an advanced-level dive. The dive site gets its name from one of the prominent large rocks rising from the sandy seafloor. Chris's Rock is comprised of a series of rock piles scattered among the sandy bottom.
Scout's Out
This rocky reef structure-centric dive site, houses cervices and crags, caves and cliffs, this site will not disappoint! Covered in newly sprouted kelp, tons of nudibranchs and other local characters. Tons of sea life can be found here, including nudibranchs, a variety of bass, bat rays, sea stars, and much much more.
Train Wheels South Point Loma
The Train Wheels dive site derives its name from the prominent feature found here – a set of train wheels lying on the ocean floor. Multiple sets of train wheels can be observed, and their presence in this underwater environment sparks curiosity. The origin and purpose of these train wheels remain speculative. . .
USCGC Ruby-E
Prepare for a captivating journey back in time as we delve into the intriguing history of the Ruby E, a 166-foot United States Coast Guard Cutter that now thrives as an artificial reef. Originally constructed during the prohibition era, this vessel faithfully served the U.S. Coast Guard before embarking on new adventures.
USS Hogan
The USS Hogan (DD-178) was a valiant Wickes-class destroyer that served in the United States Navy during World War II. Launched on 12 April 1919 by Union Iron Works in San Francisco, California, she played a vital role in torpedo firing exercises for U.S. battleships in the Pacific. After her service, Hogan decommissioned at San Diego on 27 May 1922.
HMCS Yukon Wreck
Introducing the HMCS Yukon, an impressive Canadian destroyer turned captivating artificial reef. Acquired and prepared by the San Diego Oceans Foundation, this 366-foot vessel now awaits adventurous divers seeking an extraordinary underwater experience. Resting on her port side at a depth of approximately 100 feet, the Yukon offers a unique exploration opportunity.
Scripps Canyon Wall La Jolla
Scripps Canyon is a deep underwater canyon and wall located near Scripps Pier. The canyon reaches depths exceeding 1000ft, creating opportunities for pelagic fishes to swim up and make occasional appearances. This site primarily offers a wall dive experience, with the canyon walls starting around 90ft and descending to approximately 250ft.
Corsair Plane Dive Site
The Corsair Plane is a recently discovered dive site, and our research into its history is still ongoing. Downed at approximately 120 feet of water, the plane's wreckage is recognizable but fragmented. Fish netting partially covers the engine and wings. The wings and cabin section lie about 20 feet behind the engine, while the fuselage is located approximately 15-20 feet behind the wings/cabin.