Private Scuba Lessons in San Diego
Scuba with Justin offers private scuba diving lessons in San Diego that are tailored to beginners, families and certified divers looking for personalized instruction. PADI Open Water students will train at La Jolla Shores with an instructor with over 20 years of teaching experience in San Diego.
The Scuba with Justin Difference:
I focus on personalized, private instruction that builds confidence and focuses on safe diving practices that revolve around each students own personal abilities and limits. Group dive courses with 8 or more students are often very time-consuming, not personalized and not flexible with scheduling.
I offer private and private-group San Diego Scuba Lessons designed to move at each students pace and needs. Whether you’re brand new, nervous or just want more personal attention, my goal is to get you certified as a confident, safe diver while offering comfort, patience, safety and enjoyment.
Discover Scuba Diving in San Diego
Discover Scuba Diving is a private, beginner-friendly experience designed for first-time divers. No certification is required.
You’ll learn basic scuba skills in calm water at La Jolla Shores or Mission Bay (conditions dependent) before completing a supervised ocean dive with a certified PADI instrutor.
This experience is a wonderful experience for San Diego tourists, locals, nervous beginners, families or anyone is curious about scuba diving but not ready for full certification. Ages 10+ welcome.
Private PADI Open Water Certification - San Diego
Earn your PADI Open Water Diver certification with private, one-on-one instruction.
Training includes confined water skill development and open water training dives at La Jolla Shores. Flexible scheduling available.
Ideal for students who prefer personalized coaching and a calm learning environment.
Guided Scuba Tours
La Jolla Shores & La Jolla Cove
Already certified? Book a private guided scuba dive experience in San Diego with an experienced local instructor.
Dive La Jolla Shores or La Jolla Cove (conditions permitting) and explore kelp forests, rocky reefs and view some of Southern California’s most active marine life. Seasonal sightings may include leopard sharks, rays, sea lions, garibaldi and large schools of baitfish.
All guided dives are private and tailored to your experience level, air consumption rate and goals. Whether that’s relaxed exploration, buoyancy refinement or underwater photography.
Frequently Asked Questions About Scuba Diving In San Diego
Do I need to be certified to try scuba diving in San Diego?
No. Discover Scuba is a private, entry-level experience. No certification is required.
Is scuba diving in La Jolla safe for beginners?
Yes. La Jolla Shores has calm entries, sandy bottom and gradual depth and is ideal for training and guided dives.
What is the water temperature in San Diego?
Water temps range from 52-70 degrees F depending on season. 7mm wetsuits are recommended along with gloves and a hood in colder months.
How long does a private scuba session last?
Most sessions run 2-3 hours including briefing and dive time.
What marine life will we see?
Garibaldi, rays, kelp forest ecosystems, sea lions and seasonal leopard sharks.
Why Choose a Private PADI Open Water SCUBA Course with Justin?
Justin is a PADI certified Elite Instructor with 20+ years teaching experience in San Diego. All training is private and conducted at La Jolla Shores and La Jolla Cove (depending on ocean conditions). Calm coaching, structured skill progression and deep local knowledge of San Diego diving environments.
20+ Years Teaching Experience
Private Instruction
Flexible Scheduling
Beginner-Friendly Approach
