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Snorkeling Trip to La Jolla Cove Cool down and head to the beach with Outdoor Excursions. The beaches of La Jolla will be our destination where you can swim, snorkel, or just walk on the beach. After relaxing and playing, we can explore the nearby shops or grab a snack before heading back to Riverside. We supply the snorkel gear, wetsuits, transportation and leaders. La Jolla cove is with in the, San Diego La Jolla Underwater Park Ecological Reserve, were you can see tons of underwater wild life and kelp forests. The cove is a great place to go swimming, snorkeling, or even scuba diving. The visibility in the water can sometimes exceed 30feet on good days. Snorkeling in La Jolla Cove you are liable to see a great wealth of underwater wildlife. Times: 8:30am Group leaders arrive, gathers gear 9:00am Group leaves UCR 11:00am Group arrive at La Jolla 11:45am Begin Snorkel of La Jolla cove, snorkel, eat lunch have fun 3:00pm Rap up, load up van, Leave back to UCR 5:00pm Arrive at UCR, Group breaks up Alternative: Marine Room The Marine Room (named after the waterfront restraunt bordering the sand of the same name). Get to it off of TORRY PINES Rd. Take a RIGHT onto PRINCESS St. Take another RIGHT onto SPINDRIFT Dr. It should be on the LEFT. Great place to see Leopard sharks, depending on the time of year.
Safety Management: (Emergency contacts, nearest clinics, do cell phones not work at that location, concerns, etc)
Local Hospital: UCSD Thornton Hospital 9300 Campus Point Dr La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 657-7000 Local Search and Rescue: San Diego Fire Department 3750 Kearny Villa Rd San Diego, CA 92123 (858) 573-1300 United States Government: Search & Rescue 2710 N Harbor Dr San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 295-3121 Coast Guard: Phone (619) 683-6500 State Police: San Diego Police Department 615 Prospect St La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 552-1744 Land Management Agency: Park and Recreation Department (619) 221-8901 Cell phone coverage: Good Safety concerns for the trip include, driving to the location, weather, water temperature and surf, participant fitness levels, ocean wildlife, and group management (specificity keeping tabs on the group)
Web Addresses to Learn More Information:
City of San Diego: http://www.sandiego.gov/lifeguards/beaches/cove.shtml
Driving Directions from Nearest Interstate, Exit, Etc:
From the north, take Interstate 5 to La Jolla Village Drive, westbound. Turn left on Torrey Pines Road at the signalized intersection. Follow Torrey Pines Road to the signalized intersection at Prospect Street and turn right. Watch for the signs and bear right on Coast Boulevard. From the south, take Interstate 5 north to La Jolla Parkway. Continue on as it becomes Torrey Pines Road. Follow Torrey Pines Road to the signalized intersection at Prospect Street and turn right. Watch for the signs and stay right on Coast Boulevard.
Suggested Personal Clothing and Equipment List:
Snorkeling Checklist Bring: Swimsuit Towel Bag lunch (no coolers) Daypack (small backpack or waist pack) 2 full water bottles (32 oz. each) Sunscreen/lip balm (minimum SPF 15) Camera (optional) Money (in case we stop for a snack) No valuables, drugs or alcohol Clothes: Long pants or shorts (depending on weather conditions) Shirt (long sleeved or short depending on conditions) Sweater/ Warm Shirt (depending on weather conditions) Wind breaker or waterproof jacket (depending on weather conditions) Sun glasses/ hat What we provide: Wetsuit (full or spring suit) Mask and snorkel Swim fins
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Is a permit required?
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Permit Restrictions (Group size, etc):
For groups of 75 people or more, or a special event such as wedding, water event, music event, ext.. a permit is required.
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Weather Information (Please share any link to weather conditions in this area):
For daily information on diving conditions, as well as the local beach and weather report, call (619) 221-8824 Weather online: http://www.wunderground.com/US/CA/La_Jolla_Shores.html
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