Private PADI Open Water Diver Course in San Diego
Earn your scuba certification at La Jolla Shores with private, one-on-one instruction and flexible scheduling.
Why Choose a Private Open Water Course with Justin in San Diego?
Justin has been teaching PADI scuba courses in San Diego for over 20 years and offers calm, private instruction with flexible scheduling at each students pace.
One-on-one or private group instruction
Learn at your own pace with direct instructor feedback
Flexible scheduling to fit travel or work plans
Ideal for nervous beginners or students who want extra attention
Private Open Water courses consistently produce more confident and relaxed divers because focus stays on skill mastery, not rushing to keep up with others.
As a PADI Open Water Diver, you will be trained to a maximum depth of 18 meters/60 feet and will be qualified to dive in conditions as good as, or better than Scuba Diving conditions in San Diego.
What’s Included in the Private Open Water Course?
PADI eLearning
Rental gear
Discounts on gear purchases
1 day of confined water skill training
2 days of open water diver certification dives
Personalized attention and planning
All required PADI performance standards
The Open Water Course Process:
Students complete the Online PADI eLearning at their own pace
Once students complete the eLearning the Confined and Open Water Dive Sessions will be scheduled around the students availability
Each day usually lasts around 3-4 hours
La Jolla Dive Sites for Certification Dives
All open water dives are conducted at San Diego’s premier shore dive locations, selected for safety, visibility and student comfort.
Common sites include:
La Jolla Shores
La Jolla Cove (conditions permitting)
Mission Bay Jetty
These sites offer calm entries, shallow training areas and abundant marine life - perfect for first-time certification dives.
Who This Course is Best For:
The Private Open Water Course in San Diego is ideal for those whom:
Prefer individualized instruction
Want a calm, supportive learning environment
Are new to diving or feel nervous in the water
Need flexible scheduling
Want a higher-quality certification experience
If you’re looking for the most comfortable way to become a certified diver in San Diego, private instruction is the best choice.
Schedule, Pricing & Next Steps:
Once booked, you’ll receive:
A link to the PADI eLearning
Once the eLearning is completed, contact Justin to schedule the pool and ocean dives
Course prices include PADI eLearning, 1 day of confined water dives in the pool, 2 days of open water dives at La Jolla Shores and scuba equipment rentals for the course
Students may be required to pick-up/ drop-off scuba rentals at the dive shop