snorkeling in san diego
 

Will it be possible to go snorkeling in December (over the holidays)? Can teens go on their own or do they have to be accompanied by parents? Thanks for any help!

I think the water will probably be too chilly for snorkling that time of year, definitely too chilly to go out without wetsuits.

Does anyone know if the snorkeling operations remain open during this time of year? I figured we'd be wearing wetsuits and guess I should just contact some of the operators, but knew I'd get good advice here. Thanks for replying J_Correa.

Snorkeling, as you might think of it in the Caribbean or Hawaii, does not exist in San Diego. The water in December will probably be in the 50's and the visibility will be extremely poor.

I did a quick Yahoo search and found an outfit in La Jolla.

http://www.scubasandiego.com/snorkle.htm

Looks fun and they say they go out year round.

if you've done any decent snorkeling around the world, you will be very disappointed in what san diego has to offer. i'd spend my money on other activities.

Husband has snorkled in San Diego - says it is awful - unless you like seeing a lot of seaweed and not much else.

My husband decided to go diving in San Diego. Let me preface this by stating that not only is a a Red Cross and PADI certified Rescue Diver, he is also a Dive Master.

Got caught in the red tide. Had to wear dry suits. Visibility 4 feet. Got caught in the kelp forest.

Finally said to himself and dive buddy, "we are dressed like seals in the red tide caught in a kelp forest."

Then he got bumped by a shark.

They walked on water back to shore.

I can't think of a reason to snorkel in San Diego. Water never warms up so you would be in a dry suit.

Travel - I knew there was a reason I don't like getting in the water!

well, I'm glad there are lots of other things to do in San Diego. Thank you all for your helpful replies!

betha - you will have no trouble finding things to do in SD :) I was just there, on my second trip to the area, and I haven't seen everything I would like to see yet.