San Diego kids' swim lessons directory

City of San Diego Learn to Swim (13 city pools)

Year-round city lessons with a skills assessment first. Sign up through SDRecConnect. Some community pools offer basic lessons free.

Published price: group $23, private $50 (Axios, Jul 2026); fee schedule $14/hr large group, $22/hr small group · Areas: 13 city pools · Background check: not verified by us · public source · Info from public sources, not coach-submitted. Claim or ask to remove this listing

YMCA of San Diego County swim lessons

Lessons for all ages at branches across the county.

Published price: about $25–$70, varies by branch and format (Axios) · Areas: Countywide branches · Background check: not verified by us · public source · Info from public sources, not coach-submitted. Claim or ask to remove this listing

Aqua-Tots Swim School, La Mesa

30-minute lessons at 5628 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa.

Published price: from $149/month (1x/week) + $30 annual registration · Areas: East County · Background check: not verified by us · public source · Info from public sources, not coach-submitted. Claim or ask to remove this listing

Aqua-Tots Swim School, Otay Ranch

30-minute lessons at 2015 Birch Rd, Chula Vista.

Published price: from $149/month (1x/week) + $30 annual registration · Areas: Chula Vista, South Bay · Background check: not verified by us · public source · Info from public sources, not coach-submitted. Claim or ask to remove this listing

British Swim School, Carlsbad (24 Hour Fitness)

Lessons at 1265 Laurel Tree Ln, Carlsbad. No gym membership needed.

Published price: kids group $139.99/month (1 lesson/week) · Areas: Carlsbad, Encinitas · Background check: not verified by us · public source · Info from public sources, not coach-submitted. Claim or ask to remove this listing

Sunsational Swim School

Instructors come to your home or community pool. Headquartered in San Diego.

Published price: about $51–$115 per lesson by package (site); about $600 for six 45-min lessons (Axios) · Areas: San Diego County · Background check: not verified by us · public source · Info from public sources, not coach-submitted. Claim or ask to remove this listing

Swimsation Swim School

Private lessons at your home or community pool, parent-and-child from age 1.

Published price: $90–$100/hr or $65–$75 per 30 min by package · Areas: San Diego · Background check: not verified by us · public source · Info from public sources, not coach-submitted. Claim or ask to remove this listing

Swimzy School

Mobile private lessons around Pacific Beach, La Jolla, UTC, Carmel Valley, 4S Ranch and nearby.

Published price: not published · Areas: Coastal and North City · Background check: not verified by us · public source · Info from public sources, not coach-submitted. Claim or ask to remove this listing

Alli Jo's Swim School

Two-week sessions of 8 lessons, locally owned since 2012.

Published price: semi-private $445, private $890 per session (Axios) · Areas: La Mesa, Mt Helix, Spring Valley, La Jolla, Encinitas · Background check: not verified by us · public source · Info from public sources, not coach-submitted. Claim or ask to remove this listing

Safe Swim Academy

Lessons across the county or at your pool.

Published price: $420 for a week of six lessons (Axios) · Areas: Countywide · Background check: not verified by us · public source · Info from public sources, not coach-submitted. Claim or ask to remove this listing

The Plunge at Fit Athletic (Mission Beach)

Beachfront pool with parent-tot classes (6–36 months), beginner groups (ages 3–5) and junior lifeguard prep.

Published price: $99 private, about $62 group, member discounts (Axios) · Areas: Mission Beach · Background check: not verified by us · public source · Info from public sources, not coach-submitted. Claim or ask to remove this listing

ISR instructors (Infant Swimming Resource) in San Diego

Certified ISR instructors teach self-rescue. Find current local instructors in ISR's own directory.

Published price: $175–$275 per week for one La Jolla program (Axios) · Areas: Various · Background check: not verified by us · public source · Info from public sources, not coach-submitted. Claim or ask to remove this listing

Profile format (template, not a real coach): name · credentials (e.g. Red Cross WSI exp. 2027, CPR/FA exp. 2026) · background check: type + date, "verified" only after we see proof · private / group · rates (coach-submitted, dated) · method · ages · areas · pool type and temperature · parent reviews (only from verified requests through us; none yet).