- EntryShore (swim) / boat
- PinVerified
- Sources1 · low
Legal note: About 400 m south of Matlahuayl SMR. If you enter from Children's Pool, that beach is closed Dec 15–May 15.
Rules last verified Nov 12, 2026 · Full rules ›
Getting in
- Location
32.84900, -117.27700 (Franko map). Straight out from Casa Cove (Children's Pool). (D47)
- How to find it
Straight out from Casa Cove (Children's Pool); stainless steel tank memorial at ~40 ft
- Entry and exit
from Children's Pool, using the rip at the breakwall end (see childrens-pool), or by boat
- Access
shore (long swim) or boat
The dive
- Terrain
a stainless steel tank memorial; no source found for the bottom around it
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Lobster
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Hazards
long surface swim through the inner boat lane (see casa-kelp)
Rules here
Legal
About 400 m south of Matlahuayl SMR. If you enter from Children's Pool, that beach is closed Dec 15–May 15.
Zones
Full rules ›
Legal sources
Cameras
Scripps Pier underwater cam
underwater · points at under Scripps Pier, about 4 m (13 ft) deep; fish, rays, sometimes lobster · run by Scripps Coastal Ocean Observing Lab; hosted by HDOnTap
Sources & last verified
- Coordinates
- 32.849, -117.277 (single)
- Rules last verified
- Nov 12, 2026 (laws.md)
Spot profile
- D47 Franko Maps – San Diego County Coast Dive Guide (laminated map; photo from Trevor; pre-2012)
Location
- S70 Franko Maps – San Diego County Coast Dive Guide (laminated map; photo provided by Trevor, 2026-10-20; appears to predate the 2012 MPAs)
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