Even if you don't go in the caves, there's a lot to see snorkeling the Goldfish point area when conditions are good. On a calm day the sea caves can be a lot of fun too but keep an eye out for larger sets that can come in from time to time.
I was introduced to this area by 3R's, an educational outreach program that teaches people how to safely dive around Rocks, Rips and Reefs. Check them out and join in their summer series where they take you to sites around San Diego and teach you how to dive/snorkel them.
Here's their website:
www.sddivers.com/3rs.html
Here's their meetup.com page.
www.meetup.com/3Rs-Tours-Rock...
Some of our favorite Facebook groups:
San Diego Scuba Diving
/ 2788772118047075
San Diego County Dive Reports / 771119799592900
San Diego Scuba Squad
/ sdscubasquad
Scripps Pier Wave Data:
cdip.ucsd.edu/themes/media/im...
Swell data:
cdip.ucsd.edu/recent/model_ima...
I am not an expert or a dive professional. I don't know all the hazards that exist for a particular dive. I create these videos for informational purposes only and you should not use them your sole source of information on this subject. Some of my information may be incorrect. Conditions can change from hour to hour and whats safe at the beginning of your dive may be hazardous when you finish. Talk to lifeguards, use other resources and most importantly, dive within your level of training and your skills/abilities. Just because a dive looks easy doesn't mean it is, or that its even safe. People have lost their lives diving here so make sure diving within your limits.