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Turn curiosity into certification with a PADI Open Water Diver course at La Jolla Shores. Two weekends of pool and ocean training, small classes, and shore dives inside a protected marine park make this an ideal introduction to scuba.
Turn curiosity into certification with a PADI Open Water Diver course at La Jolla Shores. Two weekends of pool and ocean training, small classes, and shore dives inside a protected marine park make this an ideal introduction to scuba.
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Operated by House of Scuba · San Diego, California
moderate.
~5–6 hours each day, 2 consecutive weekends.
Moderate cardiovascular fitness and comfort in the water; able to swim and tread water for short periods.
Minimum age is 10 years old; younger divers enter the PADI Junior Open Water program with age-appropriate depth limits.
Expect roughly five to six hours each day for the two weekend sessions, including briefings, gear fitting and dive time.
No prior scuba experience is required, but you must complete the PADI eLearning before the first in-person day and pass a swim and water-tread test.
Open-water training occurs at La Jolla Shores, within the La Jolla Underwater Park Ecological Reserve via shore entries starting from the meeting point beach.
Bring completed eLearning materials, a signed medical statement, the House of Scuba waiver, swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, snacks and any personal gear you prefer.
Certification paperwork is processed after successful completion of all skills and quizzes; digital confirmations often arrive first, with physical cards following per PADI processing times.
La Jolla’s underwater park was established to protect kelp forests and reef habitat and it concentrates marine life in accessible shore dives.
Practice no-touch diving, avoid disturbing kelp and tidepools, and rinse gear to prevent transferring invasive species between sites.
House of Scuba is a San Diego-based dive center featured on The Adventure Collective. The business provides a selection of scuba training and guided dive experiences tailored to recreational divers and new students. House of Scuba offers a Private/Semi-Private Open Water Diver program that combines self-paced e-learning with in-water training over 3 to 4 days. That program begins with flexible pool sessions and continues with two days of hands-on practice at La Jolla Shores. The center also runs Guided Dive excursions for certified divers, offering opportunities to explore San Diego’s premier dive sites alongside knowledgeable local experts. Additional offerings include a Refresher (PADI Reactivate) option and a Peak Performance Buoyancy private course. Descriptions for those courses are provided by House of Scuba as listed. The business focuses on blending e-learning or classroom preparation with controlled pool practice and ocean dives where specified. Scheduling, certification requirements, and equipment details are available directly from House of Scuba to ensure participants meet course prerequisites. House of Scuba operates in San Diego, California, and lists specific programs and formats for each trip. This factual summary reflects the programs and trip descriptions as presented. Prospective divers should consult the official House of Scuba listings or contact the dive center for the most current information on availability, prerequisites, and logistics. The listed offerings emphasize safety, structured progression, and guided exploration; participants can expect clear prerequisites, scheduled pool sessions where noted, and ocean practice at well-known San Diego sites such as La Jolla Shores. Check availability online.
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