January in San Diego - bring some dive gear?

[doctormike]

Hey,

I have a family wedding in San Diego in January. Are the conditions then worth adding a few days to get some dives in? Do the boats go out in January?

Have been in La Jolla cove a few times and once on a dive boat in the area. Any specific recommendations for operators, etc...?

 

[undrwater]

Bring your gear. Dive season never ends here. I'll leave others to comment on favorite operators.

 

[diversteve]

Both Marissa and Lois Ann have scheduled dives every weekend in January.

Schedule and Tickets
Calendar | Lois Ann scheduled dives

 

[doctormike]

Great! I remember the Lois Ann, I had a terrific dive with them...

 

[Lopez116]

It's colder (well, maybe not this year), but viz in SoCal is better during the winter.

 

[SoCalRich]

January is usually good diving here in SoCal. San Diego has a lot to offer, but If you haven't taken a dive boat to Catalina or the Oil rigs. then maybe give it a try. You will need to drive north to long beach area, but you can stay the night on board the night before if you wish.
Bring a camera, Lots to see above & below the surface.
Good Divin
SoCalRich

 

[doctormike]

Thanks for all the great advice! Still working on logistics, but hope that I can make this happen...

 

[Keith.M]

I would not even consider going to San Diego without my dive gear.

 

[jscan1]

Hey,

I have a family wedding in San Diego in January. Are the conditions then worth adding a few days to get some dives in? Do the boats go out in January?

Have been in La Jolla cove a few times and once on a dive boat in the area. Any specific recommendations for operators, etc...?

Waterhorse charters runs charters to wreck alley (Yukon/ruby e) both great dives, and they often go to the Coronados (first island string in Mexican waters, a touch over an hour boat ride) Coronados typically has excellent visibility