Baja California Diving

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Aladdin - 14 Jul 2003 18:45 GMT

I am thinking about going diving in the Baja area in early August. I
have never been diving on the west coast before, so I don't know where
to go or what to do. I am going to be visiting a friend in LA, so I
figured I could drive down and do a little diving while I'm there.
Anyway, how far is it, what are some good dive shops to look for, any
particular dive sites to check out, and what kind of marine life can I
hope to see while I'm there.

Thanks for any/ all thoughts!

-M

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Greg Mossman - 15 Jul 2003 00:39 GMT

> I am thinking about going diving in the Baja area in early August. I
> have never been diving on the west coast before, so I don't know where
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> particular dive sites to check out, and what kind of marine life can I
> hope to see while I'm there.

It's only about a thousand miles or so, good for a quick side trip. Try
Baja Diving and Service out of Pinchilingue, about 10 miles north of La Paz.
Hammerheads, mantas, even whale sharks.

There's diving near Ensenada, but you'd be better off diving north of the
border.

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rtkba - 15 Jul 2003 22:51 GMT

If you are looking for a day trip on a boat out of San Diego,
www.gottadive.com and http://www.loisann.com both run trips to the
Coronado's. Sea lions, California Moray, horn sharks, and lots of macro
life. The trip from San Diego takes about an hour and a half, depending on
the boat. Both crews are competent. Have a good time.

TS

> > I am thinking about going diving in the Baja area in early August. I
> > have never been diving on the west coast before, so I don't know where
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> There's diving near Ensenada, but you'd be better off diving north of the
> border.

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