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Destination Guide Sources For San Diego and La Jolla

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15 sources • Updated Dec 13, 2025

Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Dec 13, 2025.

California Department of Fish and Wildlife - South La Jolla SMR/SMCA regulations - Official MPA regulations for La Jolla area, including no-take rules for SMR and limited exceptions for SMCA.
California Department of Fish and Wildlife - Matlahuayl SMR and San Diego-Scripps Coastal SMCA - Official MPA page covering Matlahuayl SMR and San Diego-Scripps Coastal SMCA regulations.
City of San Diego Lifeguards - La Jolla Cove - Beach conditions overview and visibility note for La Jolla Cove.
NOAA Fisheries - Marine Life Viewing Guidelines - Recommended minimum distances for viewing seals and sea lions and other wildlife.
NOAA NCEI - Coastal Water Temperature Guide (San Diego, San Diego Bay) - Monthly water temperature context and current observations for the San Diego area.
NOAA National Data Buoy Center - Station 46232 (Point Loma South) - Live buoy station useful for swell and sea temperature checks for San Diego coast planning.
UC San Diego Health - Hyperbaric Medicine - San Diego hyperbaric medicine center information for diving-related medical planning.
San Diego Tourism Authority - HMCS Yukon Dive - Overview of HMCS Yukon as a Wreck Alley highlight and its general depth context.
San Diego Tourism Authority - Leopard shark encounters (July to September) - Seasonality reference for the La Jolla leopard shark aggregation.
California Department of Fish and Wildlife - Recreational Lobster Fishing - Official season timing and basic rules for California spiny lobster.
DAN - Emergency Assistance - DAN emergency hotline number and guidance for dive emergencies.
U.S. Coast Guard Sector San Diego - Contact Us - Official Sector San Diego contact information.
National Weather Service - San Diego marine zone forecasts - Official marine forecast zones for San Diego coastal waters planning.
UC San Diego Health - Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy contact - Hyperbaric service contact number and access information.
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