This dive site, known as The Marine Room, is a shore diving location situated in La Jolla, California. It offers a wealth of shallow reef dives and conditions that closely resemble those found at La Jolla Shores. Expect relatively calm waves, good visibility, and minimal surge. Due to its less frequented nature – stemming from limited parking options and the absence of nearby public facilities – it tends to be quieter than more popular areas like Shores and Cove.
Marine Room Turtle Reef
Quiet, shallow reef shore dive known for turtles.
Shore Access
8m Avg Depth
12m Max Depth
About this dive site
DivingFreedivingSnorkeling
Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Very Good
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
California Spiny Lobster
Garibaldi
Horn Shark
Snowflake Moray
Turtle
Nudibranch
Bat Ray
Leopard Shark
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Beginner
Shallow depth, easy shore access, and typically calm conditions make it perfect for new divers.
Hazards:
boat trafficstingrays
Current Strength:
Mild
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