San Diego and La Jolla

San Diego is easiest via San Diego International Airport (SAN), then a short drive to La Jolla and the coastal dive zones. Most visitors do shore dives from La Jolla beaches and book at least one boat charter for Wreck Alley. If you add offshore trips to Mexico (for example, Coronado Islands), carry a passport and confirm operator requirements.

A rental car is the simplest option for a dive-focused trip because shore diving and gear transport are parking-dependent. Rideshare works for non-gear days and downtown nights, but you will still want a plan for wet gear, tanks, and traffic.