About us
About the 3Rs:
Experiential learning sponsored by the San Diego Council Of Divers.
What are the Rocks, Rips, & Reefs (a.k.a. 3Rs)?
The 3Rs is an ocean safety and water education program for SCUBA divers and experienced snorkelers and swimmers, surfers, and other water people. Participants explore various dive sites along the San Diego coast, in order to get a better understanding of the underwater features and how they are affected by tides and surf conditions.
Based in La Jolla, CA, the 3Rs program includes EIGHT in-water events per summer: each site is led by experienced instructors, so participants can safely experience first-hand how to enter and exit these particular areas. The swimmers learn how to recognize local hazards, and how to handle themselves in emergency situations. The events are adventurous and a fun opportunity to learn about various dive sites. Most importantly, the experience will help you be a better and safer diver, no matter where you go.
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2026 Rocks, Rips & Reefs Schedule
#1. June 6th - Children's Pool/ South Casa Beach
(800 Coast Blvd. La Jolla 92037)
#2. June 20th - North Bird Rock
(6000 Camino de la Costa, La Jolla 92037)
#3. July 11th - Shell Beach
(1000 Coast Blvd. La Jolla 92037)
#4. July 25th - Goldfish Point-La Jolla Caves
(1325 Coast blvd. La Jolla 92037, Cave Store parking area)
#5. August 8th - Hospital Point
(400 Coast Blvd., La Jolla 92037)
#6. August 22nd - La Jolla Cove & Boomer Beach
(1150 Coast Blvd., La Jolla 92037
#7. September 12th - Marine Street Beach
(300 Marine Street., La Jolla 92037
#8. September 6th, Sunset Cliffs
(1250 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. San Diego 92107, between Adair and Osprey St.)
Check out more information at the Council of Divers website
http://www.sddivers.com/3rs.html
Upcoming events
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3Rs 2026 #4: Goldfish Point, La Jolla Caves
1335 Coast Blvd, La Jolla, CA, US3Rs Goldfish Point (La Jolla Caves)
Saturday August 9th, 2025 @ 8:00 am
Meet at 1335 Coast Blvd. La Jolla 92037
(in front of the cave store parking area, please do NOT block the sidewalk)Session Host: Dive Animals SCUBA Club
https://www.diveanimals.com/Bring a full wet suit, fins, mask, and gloves, sharp rocks abound!
An underwater flashlight for the dark caves may be helpful if you have or can buy one (see list of sponsors for an ocean gear supply shop).Due to the popularity of this event, participants may be limited and will be guided in the water in two shifts. Registering for these shifts will be on a first come-first served basis at sign in.
Please visit the 3Rs website at the link below to print, fill out, and bring your waiver to the event. Suggested donation is $20. Full details can be found at: http://www.sddivers.com/3rs.html
Bring gloves to protect from rocks in the caves
This once-in-a-lifetime event is unique to San Diego's La Jolla Coast!
NEXT:
Hospital Point/South Casa, August 8th &
La Jolla Cove/Boomers Beach, August 22nd7 attendees
Past events
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