Sharknado but in La Jolla

Meet: 8am 10/5@ Hecuba statue (USC Village)

Return: 7pm 10/5

Member: $40 Non member: $52

Participant Driver (2): $18

Activity: Beach Hike and Snorkeling with Sharks

Difficulty: 4/10

Distance (miles): 2.3 miles Elevation (ft): 341ft

Recommended Prior Experience: MUST BE A STRONG SWIMMER!

Location of Trip: La Jolla and Solana Beach

Native Land: Kumeyaay/Kumiais

Trip Description:

Ever wanted to snorkel with sharks? How about hiking one of the most beautiful beaches in Southern California? Join Lauren and Sofia for an insanely fun day near San Diego doing BOTH!!!!! We will start the day at La Jolla, home to the largest population of Leopard Sharks in the world! We’ll slap on some snorkel gear and spend a few hours admiring the leopard sharks (and thanking them for their nonaggression). From there, we’ll go on a nice short hike by Torrey Pines Beach along stunning seaside bluffs before returning to campus.

NOTE: If you are on the waitlist and have your own wetsuit, please email us!

Contact the Guides:

Sofia Cabrera: secabrer@usc.edu

Lauren Sun: sunlaure@usc.edu

What to Bring:

-sunscreen

-water

-towel

-bathing suits

-hiking shoes

-flip flops/beach shoes

-wetsuit (not required, we also have a few we can lend)

-snorkel gear (not required, we will provide)

Please Review Our Cancellation and Refund Policy:

All SC Outfitter trips have a no-refund policy unless a substitute participant can be found. In the event your trip requires added reporting measures of participants (plane tickets, external providers, rental services, etc.) dropping the trip close to the date of the trip will not allow for the spot to be re-filled. See the details on trip pages for specific deadlines and reference our complete cancellation/refund policy here.

TRIP DIFFICULTY RATING SYSTEM

• Difficulty rating for trips

  • 1: No physical activity.

  • 2: Leisurely walk.

  • 3: 2-5 miles less than 1000 ft of total elevation gain on well maintained trails. About 2-3 hours continuous activity

  • 4: 4-6 miles, about 1000 ft of elevation gain, well maintained trails. About 3 hours of continuous activity.

  • 5: 6-8 miles, about 1500ft of elevation gain on maintained trials. 4-5 hours continuous activity

  • 6: 8-10 miles, about 2000 ft of elevation gain, well maintained trails. 4-6 hours of continuous activity.

  • 7: 10-14 miles, over 2500 ft of elevation gain, variable trail conditions possible. Full day of continuous activity.

  • 8: At high altitude. 12-16 total miles, over 3000 ft of elevation gain, variable trail conditions possible. Full day of continuous activity.

  • 9: Technical skills may be necessary. At high altitude with physical elevation gain. Scrambling over rocks likely involved.

  • 10: u gunna die

**If you have any questions or concerns about the physical activity, recommended prior experience, or gear needed on any kind of trip please contact the guides as soon as possible!!