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Push your limits with an advanced freediving adventure in San Diego. Explore the underwater beauty of California’s coast with expert guidance from Just Get Wet.
2–4 hours
expert
Family Friendly
No Experience Required
Push your limits with an advanced freediving adventure in San Diego. Explore the underwater beauty of California’s coast with expert guidance from Just Get Wet.
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Difficulty
expert
Duration
2–4 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should be in excellent physical condition with strong cardiovascular health and breath control.
Wildlife
History
San Diego’s coastline has long been a hub for marine research and underwater sports, contributing to freediving’s growing popularity here.
Conservation
Local organizations actively work to preserve kelp forests and marine habitats, encouraging eco-friendly diving practices.
Just Get Wet
Push your limits with an advanced freediving adventure in San Diego. Explore the underwater beauty of California’s coast with expert guidance from Just Get Wet.
Just Get Wet is a San Diego–based ocean adventure company specializing in freediving, spearfishing, and small-group wildlife trips. With a menu of focused experiences — from pool-only beginner freediving to two-day advanced freediving retreats and a Sea of Cortez liveaboard spearfishing trip — the company serves learners and experienced divers across Southern California and beyond.
All programs emphasize safety, skill development, and local ecosystem awareness. Certified instructors lead hands-on spearfishing courses covering breath-hold techniques, fish identification, and sustainable catch practices. Freediving offerings span beginner pool sessions, intermediate courses, an Intermediate Freediver Plus Spearfishing combo, and two-day advanced training that mixes classroom theory, controlled pool work, and open-water practice.
For boat-based adventures, small group sizes ensure personalized attention. The whale watching adventure caps at six guests aboard a fast, stable boat with an experienced captain guiding 2–2.5 hour excursions to observe whales and dolphins. The Coronado Islands spearfishing day trip and San Diego shore dives explore kelp forests, Wreck Alley, and Zuniga Jetty under expert supervision.
Equipment guidance and tailored coaching help participants build confidence and measurable improvements in bottom time, depth access, and relaxation. Specialty offerings include women-only dives, surf survival courses, and pool training sessions that focus on technique and endurance.
Just Get Wet partners with certified instructors and experienced captains to deliver focused, safe, and memorable marine experiences for divers, spearfishers, and ocean enthusiasts seeking skills, adventure, and stewardship. Booking options include single trips, combined course packages, and specialty clinics designed to match varied skill levels and scheduling needs today.
Max Guests
6 (whale watch)
Personalized attention on boat
Locations
San Diego & Sea of Cortez
Local dives and liveaboard trips
Certified Instructors
Certified & experienced
Hands-on instruction and coaching
Trip Durations
2–4 hours, multi-day
Short excursions to two-day retreats
Reserve a spot on a freediving course, spearfishing trip, or whale watching tour — limited spaces and expert instruction.
Stay Hydrated Before Diving
Proper hydration supports breath-hold performance and overall safety during freediving.
Practice Equalization Techniques
Mastering equalization will help avoid discomfort and allow you to dive deeper safely.
Buddy System Is Mandatory
Always dive with a partner trained in safety protocols to prevent risks underwater.
Prepare for Cooler Water Temperatures
Even in summer, water temperatures can be chilly; bring a wetsuit suitable for San Diego’s ocean.
Freediving wetsuit (5mm recommended)
Keeps you warm in San Diego’s cooler ocean temperatures, especially in fall and winter.
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Low-volume freediving mask
Reduces air space for easier equalization and clearer underwater vision.
Long freediving fins
Provides powerful propulsion with minimal effort, essential for deep dives.
Dive computer with freediving mode
Helps track depth, time, and surface intervals to improve safety and performance.