Calendar

What's coming up

Courses, camp sessions, community ocean days, and weekly events. Dates fill up fast — inquire early to reserve your spot.

Every Saturday

The weekly rhythm

Weekly8:30 AM – 10:30 AM

Saturday Group Ocean Session

Weekly guided freedive at La Jolla Shores. Meet at Kellogg Park. Certified freedivers only, own gear + lanyard required.

Free with Ocean Flow / $25 drop-in
Weekly7:00 AM – 8:15 AM

Ocean Flow with Lena

Pre-dive yoga flow at La Jolla Shores. Mobility, intercostal opening, breath awareness, deep relaxation. Open to all levels.

$20 drop-in
Upcoming

Scheduled events

April 2026

Sun
Apr 5–6
Course
AIDA 2 Certification
2-day course. Theory, pool session, open water dives at La Jolla Shores. Internationally recognized certification.
$575 (group) / $800 (private)
4 spots
Sun
Apr 12
Course
AIDA 1 — Introduction to Freediving
One-day introduction to freediving fundamentals. No experience needed.
$200
6 spots
Sun
Apr 19–20
Course
AIDA 2 Certification
2-day course. Theory, pool session, open water dives at La Jolla Shores.
$575 (group) / $800 (private)
4 spots
Sun
Apr 26
Communitywith Scripps / Kelpwatch
Community Ocean Day — Spring Kelp
Monthly guided ocean experience. This month: spring kelp forest exploration and species identification. Open to everyone.
$35 / $25 subscribers
16 spots
Sun
Apr 26
Course
AIDA 1 — Introduction
One-day intro to freediving fundamentals. No experience needed.
$200
6 spots

May 2026

Sun
May 3–4
Course
AIDA 3 — Advanced Freediver
Advanced certification. Must hold AIDA 2. Deep training in the canyon.
$700 (group) / $950 (private)
3 spots
Sun
May 17–18
Course
AIDA 2 Certification
2-day course. Theory, pool session, open water dives at La Jolla Shores.
$575 (group) / $800 (private)
4 spots
Sun
May 24
Communitywith SD Natural History Museum / iNaturalist
Community Ocean Day — Citizen Science
Species survey and iNaturalist data collection. Guided snorkel in the marine reserve with species ID and community science.
$35 / $25 subscribers
16 spots

June 2026

Tue
Jun 16–20
Camp
Camp Garibaldi — Session 1
Week-long ocean camp for ages 8–16. Freediving, surf survival, marine science, guest educators.
$750 / $625 military
8 spots
Sun
Jun 28
Communitywith Birch Aquarium
Community Ocean Day — Summer Kickoff
Summer kickoff! Warm water, peak conditions, beginner-friendly guided ocean experience.
$35 / $25 subscribers
16 spots

July 2026

Tue
Jul 7–11
Camp
Camp Garibaldi — Session 2
Week-long ocean camp. Leopard shark season — peak aggregation at La Jolla Shores.
$750 / $625 military
8 spots
Tue
Jul 21–25
Camp
Camp Garibaldi — Session 3
Week-long ocean camp. Peak summer conditions, warmest water of the year.
$750 / $625 military
8 spots
Sun
Jul 26
Communitywith Scripps grad student
Community Ocean Day — Leopard Sharks
Swim with the leopard shark aggregation at La Jolla Shores. Peak season for this iconic species.
$35 / $25 subscribers
16 spots

August 2026

Tue
Aug 4–8
Camp
Camp Garibaldi — Session 4
Week-long ocean camp. Canyon focus — deepest diving of the summer.
$750 / $625 military
8 spots
Tue
Aug 18–22
Camp
Camp Garibaldi — Session 5
Week-long ocean camp. End-of-summer session before school starts.
$750 / $625 military
8 spots
Sun
Aug 23
Communitywith UCSD marine bio student
Community Ocean Day — The Canyon
Canyon exploration — geology, upwelling dynamics, and deep-water species.
$35 / $25 subscribers
16 spots

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Seasonal

What's in the water

SeasonJun 15 – Sep 15

Leopard Shark Season

Leopard sharks aggregate in knee-deep water at La Jolla Shores. Visible from the sand, swimmable on a snorkel.

SeasonDec 15 – Apr 15

Gray Whale Migration

Gray whales pass La Jolla on their annual migration. Visible from the bluffs, occasionally seen from the water.

SeasonNov 1 – Feb 28

Market Squid Run

Market squid spawn in the La Jolla canyon. Night dives reveal massive aggregations.

SeasonApr 1 – Oct 31

Bioluminescence Season

Dinoflagellate blooms create blue bioluminescence visible during night swims and from the beach.

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