South Casa

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South Casa is the alternate entry for Children's Pool. This site has two wonderful channels carved from the beach to the sea. This is not a dive for beginners, and should only be attempted on a calm day.

Directions: 500 yards South of La Jolla Cove. (See driving directions for La Jolla Cove)

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07/13/2004 Greasy Pirate (Avg: 3.31 Review) - South Casa is a great place for snorkeling. As a spearo, I like its proximity to both giant kelp and the marine reserve just to the north. The visibilty, as with most of La Jolla, is usually just poor to fair. When the vis is good, it makes up for the bad days. Last time I was there I saw sargo, opaleye, garibaldi, calico bass, california halibut, a dead seal, smelt, mackerel, barracuda, white sea bass, and about a million senoritas.

03/26/2004 Anonymous (Avg: 2.67 Review) - Tough Diving!

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Parking
Map Sat
GPS: CS1701
N32°50.8304'
W117°16.6908'

Parking, like all of La Jolla, is very limited. Get here early, or on a weekday to avoid the crowds!

Trail Head
Map Sat
GPS: CS1702
N32°50.8243'
W117°16.7081'

It's an easy hike to the beach.

Overview

A view of one of the channels that allow a sandy entry.

Entry
Map Sat
GPS: CS1704
N32°50.8090'
W117°16.7266'

Two kids snorkel out to sea!

aerial

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Stay away from the rocks below. There is plenty to explore elsewhere!

Last Verification: July, 2001

Diver Averages for South Casa (1=worst, 5=best)

Average Site Condition
Ease of Shore Entry:	3.00
Bottom Conditions:	3.00
Reef Conditions:	3.00
Animal Life:	3.50
Plant Life:	3.00
Facilities:	1.50
Solitude:	3.00
Roads:	3.00
*Site Average:	2.99

Average Enjoyment Level
Snorkel:	2.50
Beginner Scuba:	2.00
Intermediate Scuba:	3.00
Advanced Scuba:	3.00
Night diving Scuba:	2.50

Number of reviews for this site: 2

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South Casa

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California South
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Dive Site Links: (If you have a relevant link for South Casa, please write us here.)
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