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Wreck Alley
Wreck Alley consists of a group of artificial reefs 1.8 miles off the coastline of Pacific Beach. This recreational dive area has been an ongoing project by the San Diego Diving Council and the California Department of Fish and Game since 1986. Depths range from 65' to 100'.
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HMCS Yukon:
A 366' Canadian Destroyer Escort, lies in 100 feet of water at a 90 degree angle Port side down. Extensive preparation allows complete penetration of the ship. A detailed mapping system is available through DCI. Sunk: July 2000.
Skill: Advanced
10+ Cold Water Dives (See Note below)
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Ruby E:
A 165' Coast Guard Cutter lies upright in 85' of water. Completely blanketed with strawberry anemones, the ship appears to be a float in a parade. Easy access for penetration. Sunk: July 1989
Skill: Novice
10+ Cold Water Dives (See Note below)
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El Rey:
This 110' kelp cutter lies in 90' of water. Although mostly collapsed, this site teams with sea life. Little to no penetration. Sunk: 1986
Skill: Novice
10+ Cold Water Dives (See Note below)
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NOSC Tower (Naval Electronics Lab):
A permanent fixture off the coast of San Diego, for 29 years, until a storm collapsed the lab creating Wreck Alley's shallowest and most unusual dive site. At 60' this site can be enjoyed by all. Collapsed: 1988
Skill: Beginner
(See Note below)
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Ingraham Street Bridge:
Old pilings and pieces of roadway make this dive site an interesting habitat for divers to enjoy a rich and abundant array of life. Deposited: 1985
Skill: Beginner
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This remote group of 3 volcanic Islands abruptly rise from the ocean floor 20 miles south of Mission Bay and just 4 miles south of the Mexican Border. These islands are one of our most popular dive locations due to the islands large sea lion and harbor seal colonies. Depths range from 20' to 120' with visibility 60' plus. No hunting or fishing is allowed.
Skill: Novice
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Kelp Beds
Glide through the underwater forests of Point Loma and La Jolla in depths ranging from 20 to 80 feet. Large rocky reef bottoms covered by thick kelp canopies provide homes for a wide variety of creatures.
Skill: Novice
(See Note below)
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La Jolla Cousteau Memorial:
Located in 40' of water, dive in giant kelp, lobsters, kelp fish, sea lions, dolphins and occasional Blue Sharks.
Skill: Beginner
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Scripps Canyon:
Depths can range from 60' to 120'+. Dive along the canyon wall with great opportunities for micro photography.
Skill: Advanced
10+ Cold Water Dives (See Note below)
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