Aquatics


  • Swimmers of all ages are welcome for year-round swimming, conditioning and recreational swim. Lap swim and most fitness classes are FREE to all active duty, reservists, retirees, dependents and DoD civilians. Civilian contractors and guests (where authorized) are required to pay a small fee for use of facilities and classes.

    Swim into Savings

    Have fun in the sun at any San Diego MWR pool. The per visit rate during Recreation Swim hours is $2 for all eligible MWR patrons, six years and up, and $3 for guests. Punch cards for MWR patrons are also offered for considerable savings.

    *In accordance with BUPERSINST 1710.C, Chapter 1, all MWR patrons, 6 years and older, must pay for Recreational Swimming.

    Learn To Scuba Dive

    Learn to Scuba DiveLearn to dive safely through education! MWR offers one week SCUBA classes from basic through instructor at Naval Base San Diego. Classes are given in the evenings. Each night class consists of pool and classroom training with four ocean dives and one snorkel dive over one weekend in La Jolla. Upon completion of the course students receive a lifetime certification through NAUI, the most respected name in diver training. All equipment is provided for the BASIC Course except booties and gloves. Contact the dive coordinator at 619-424-6547.

    We offer Basic, Advanced, Master, Rescue, Nitrox, Drysuit, Rebreather, Heliotrox/Trimix and Instructor training courses. Call the Dive Coordinator for class dates and more information at 619-424-6547. Already certified? Continue your safe diving education with additional training or technical courses such as Helitrox, Trimix, Decompression and Wreck Diving.

    • Basic Open Water SCUBA Diver: Begins May 6, 13 & 27; June 3, 10 & 17
    • Advanced Open Water SCUBA & NITROX Diver: Begins May 30; June 27
    • Master Diver: Begins May 23
    • Rescue Diver: Begins June 7
    • Drysuit or Rebreather Diving Course, Helitrox/Trimix and Instructor Training Course: Call for schedule

    For more information or to register for classes call:
    Naval Base San Diego: 619-556-8914
    Dive Coordinator: 619-424-6547
    Email: ibdivers@ibdivers.com

    Facility Contact Information
    Admiral Prout Field House, Outdoor Pool Bldg. 3279
    Base: Naval Base San Diego (NBSD)
    Lap Swim Hours: Monday-Friday: 5-8 am, 11 am-1 pm
    Rec Swim Hours: Monday-Friday: 1-4:30 pm
    Saturday & Sunday: 10 am-2 pm
    Phone: 619-556-8914
    Indoor Pool Bldg.153
    Base: Naval Base San Diego (NBSD)
    Hours: Closed
    Phone: 619-556-8914
    Admiral Baker Swimming Pool Bldg. 17
    Address: Mission Gorge
    Phone: 619-284-4054
    Hours: Closed
    NBPL, Main Base Pool Bldg. 1
    Address: 140 Sylvester Road
    Base: Naval Base Point Loma, Main Base (NBPL)
    Lap Swim Hours: Monday-Friday: 6-9 am;
    10:30 am-1 pm.
    Rec Swim Hours: 1-5 pm. Kiddy Pool: 1-5 pm.
    Saturday & Sunday: Rec Swim: 11 am-4 pm
    NMAWC Pool Base: Naval Mine and Anti-Submarine Warfare Command (NMAWC)
    Phone: 619-524-6987
    Hours: Closed
    Island Club Pool Bldg. 579
    Address: Rogers Rd.
    Base: Naval Air Station North Island (NASNI)
    Lap Swim Hours: Monday-Friday: 5:30-7:30 am, 11 am-1 pm, 3:30-6 pm
    Saturday, Sunday & Holidays: 10 am-5:45 pm
    Phone: 619-545-7228
    25 meter, 5 lane heated outdoor pool with cabanas, grass area, locker rooms, lawn furniture and kiddie pool. Special Programs: swimming lessons, recreational swimming.
    Crews Pool Bldg. 400
    Address: Saufley Rd.
    Base: Naval Air Station North Island (NASNI)
    Hours: Closed for Renovation
    Phone: 619-545-2880
    25 meter, 7 lane heated outdoor pool with locker rooms and deck furniture for relaxation. Facility may be closed during inclement weather.
    Special Programs: lap swimming, scuba lessons, swimming lessons.
    Breakers Beach
    (Lifeguard tower)
    Bldg. 763 (across the street from Island Club)
    Address: Rogers Rd. (In front of the Navy Lodge)
    Base: Naval Air Station North Island (NASNI)
    Hours: Lifeguards on duty daily: Labor Day-Memorial Day: 10 am–5 pm
    Memorial Day-Labor Day: 10 am–6 pm
    Red flag means no lifeguard on duty.
    Phone: 619-545-7221 (Lifeguard tower)
    Large beach area with swimming, surfing, grills, bathrooms, showers, cabanas & fire rings.
    Balboa Athletic Complex Pool Bldg. 12
    Base: Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD)
    Lap Swim Hours: Monday-Friday: 5:30-8:30 am, 10 am-5 pm
    Rec Swim: Saturday & Sunday: 12:30-4:30 pm
    Phone: 619-532-5757

  • Naval Base Coronado Aquatics

    FREE Swimming Lessons for Active Duty

    Saturdays and Sundays • 10 am-5:45 pm • NASNI Island Club Pool
    NASNI Aquatics is offering FREE swimming lessons for Active Duty on Saturdays and Sundays at the Island Club Pool during our regular hours of operation, 10 am-5:45 pm. All lessons are 30-minutes in length and led by an American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. Swim lessons available for beginning, intermediate and advanced swimmers with instruction on the side stroke available as well. To sign up or for more information call the Island Club Pool at 619-545-7228.

    Swim Lessons

    Monday-Thursday • NASNI • 619-545-7228
    Beginner through Advanced - Group, Semi-Private & Private Lessons Available

    Session Dates:

    • June 18-28
    • July 9-19
    • July 30-August 9

    Times: 4:15-4:45 pm, 4:50-5:20 pm, 5:25-5:55 pm
    Call 619-545-7228 for prices and registration information.

  • Naval Base Point Loma Aquatics

    FREE Swimming Lessons for Active Duty

    Wednesdays • 7-7:45 am • FREE • NBPL, Main Base Pool, Bldg. 1 • 619-553-0934
    NBPL Aquatics is offering FREE swimming lessons for Active Duty on Wednesdays at the NBPL Main Base Pool from 7-7:45 am. All lessons are led by an American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. Swim lessons available for beginning, intermediate and advanced swimmers with instruction on the side stroke available as well. To sign up or for more information call 619-553-0934.

    Become a Lifeguard

    Begins April 25 • $175 • NBPL Main Base Pool, Bldg 1 • 619-553-0934
    Register today for American Red Cross Lifeguard Training and learn livesaving skills to help keep people safe in, on and around water. Lifequard participants must be ages 15+ and able to pass the pre-course swim evaluation. Open to all MWR patrons. Enroll today!

    • Class One: April 25-28, Thursday-Friday: 5-9 pm, Saturday & Sunday: 8 am-5 pm
    • Class Two: May 22-24, Wednesday-Friday: 8 am-5 pm
    • Class Three: June 12-14, Wednesday-Friday: 8 am-5 pm

    Sharks Club

    Thursdays • 4-5 pm • $45 • NBPL, Main Base Pool, Bldg. 1 • 619-553-0931
    A youth swim team developed to help students transition from swimming lessons to swim team. Our focus is stroke technique to enhance swimming skills needed for competitive swimming. It's a fun environment ~ check us out! Fee includes eight (8) training sessions

    NBPL Command Swim

    NBPL, Main Base Pool, Bldg. 1 • Call 619-553-0931
    Improve conditioning and form for your PRT as a command.

    Swim Lessons

    NBPL, Main Base Pool, Bldg. 1 • 619-553-0934
    4x30 minute sessions:

    • Private Lessons- $60 per student
    • Active Duty Lessons: $25 per student
    • Semi-Private Lessons: $70 for 2 students
    • Group Lessons (Summer Only): $45 per student (6 maximum)
    • Mommy & Me: $40 per pair
    • Small Group Lessons: $40 per student (4 maximum)

  • Naval Base San Diego Aquatics

    Summer FUN is at the Admiral Baker Pool!

    Open Weekends Noon-6 pm • Admiral Baker Pool •619-284-4054

    Summer Swim Lessons

    NBSD, Admiral Prout Field House Pool, Bldg. 3279 . 619-556-8914
    Monday-Thursday sessions available June through August

    • Private Lessons- $60 per student for four, 30-minute lessons
    • Active Duty Lessons: $25 per student for four, 30-minute lessons
    • Semi-Private Lessons: $80 for 2 students for four, 30-minute lessons
    • Group Lessons (Summer Only): $50 per student (6 maximum) for eight, 30-minute lessons
    • Mommy & Me: $40 per pair
    • Small Group Lessons: $40 per student (4 maximum)

    Masters Swim Program

    Tuesdays • 8-9 am • FREE Active duty, Dependents and DoD / $3 Guest • Admiral Prout Field House Pool • NBSD, Bldg. 3279 • 619-556-8914
    Represent your base! Be part of the team and enjoy challenging workouts each week, a team swim cap and the opportunity to compete in swim meets.

    Water Aerobics

    Thursdays • 9-10 am • FREE Active duty, Dependents and DoD / $3 Guest • Admiral Prout Field House Pool, NBSD, Bldg. 3279 • 619-556-8914
    A great full-body, low-impact workout!

  • Naval Medical Center San Diego

    Summer Swim Lessons

    NMCSD, Balboa Athletic Complex Pool, Bldg. 12 . 619-532-5757
    Monday-Thursday sessions available June through August

    • Private Lessons- $60 per student ($25 active duty) for four, 30-minute lessons
    • Semi-Private Lessons: $80 for 2 students ($40 per 2 active duty) for four, 30-minute lessons
    • Group Lessons (Summer Only): $50 per student (5 maximum) for eight, 30-minute lessons