Huge shoutout to Brian, the owner of Zach's Scuba Shack for an epic two-day dive tour at La Jolla…read moreCove! He was incredibly attentive, kind, and knowledgeable, even teaching me how to swim properly in surge conditions. We saw amazing marine life, including nudibranchs, lobsters, nurse sharks, and angel sharks. Coming from Monterey, the absolute highlight for me was seeing the massive, chill giant black sea bass, Wreckfish! They are 7 feet and 600 lb so big!!! Brian went above and beyond by taking me back out a second time when my initial photos didn't turn out well, I was a bit scared and too far. Thanks to his kindness, I got some great shots and swam close to them Truly an incredible experience --highly recommend diving with Brian! He is amazing!!!!

I felt extremely confident with Zach. I'm a pretty rookie diver and he taught me everything I…read moreneeded to execute my first shore dive right off the bat. Thorough, sharp, and found us all the best animals. I would recommend coming into this dive with a little more experience than me (I'd only done 2 dives before this) if you want to fully take in all the animals. I struggled with trim and buoyancy bit in the surge and I'd love to do it all over again knowing what I know now. Either way, incredible experience and Zach is absolutely the man to do it with. Also, ask him about reggae.

Great Open Water course with Dive Master Seth Tufvesson! Can very highly recommend this Dive Master…read moredue to his breadth of knowledge about diving and the ocean, communication skills and his energy, willingness and patience to teach not only practical and required diving skills, but also the conceptual understanding for why these skills are necessary. I learned so much to enable future dives. Great teacher! The assistant dive master,Ted Moulter, also was encouraging, and went out of his way to go over principles, assist in learning skills, help with equipment weight adjustments. Wonderful and personable. Can't say enough good things about this amazing team and OE. Gina and Anisha, who assisted were helpful and encouraging. And Savanah in the rentals was so efficient and positive . It's truly a testament to how great the OE company is that everyone is so positive and friendly there. THE place to go in San Diego! Thanks so much!

I did my open water here and it was great. Gear was good and the class was well organized. Ely was…read morea great instructor, would recommend

Our experience with Beyondland Adventures was unfortunately a mixed bag that left us unable to…read morecomplete our dives that weekend. The pool day was a great start. Daphna was attentive, supportive, and helped us have a successful day of pool dives -- we felt like we were in good hands. The one hiccup was that the wetsuit provided to my fiancé for the pool session had gaping holes in the knees. By the end of the weekend, my partner wasn't sure whether more pool time would be needed before moving on to the ocean dives. To feel comfortable about the upcoming dive she checked in advance to confirm that the ocean dive suit would be a different one -- not the damaged pool suit. We were assured it would be. Come Friday evening, we arrived at the shop to pick up gear ahead of Saturday's ocean dives, only to find that the wetsuit set aside for us was the same pool suit with holes. When we raised the issue and asked about viable fixes, things quickly went sideways. Skyler seemed overwhelmed and unable to work through a solution with us. Mid-conversation -- while we were still actively discussing options -- Skyler walked away, leaving us standing there confused and disheartened. Emotions ran high, so we stepped away to collect ourselves. I went back in trying to find a moment of Skylar's time to help bring acknowledgement to the feelings that arose. It seemed at first we would get to have that but I then at a moment things changed and we didn't get to solve it then and things got busy. I waited patiently hoping for a moment to come but it never did. At the end of the day after waiting hours I could share the issue in more detail and how it escalated, but left feeling unheard about the issue when explanation of issue was responded with retorts of how I might handle things. I did my best to make it a constructive conversation still aiming for a solution - but the experience was disheartening and the point was reached that nothing was going to work. Unfortunately we didn't complete the weekend dives with the gear and the experience on Friday detracted from the whole thing. I do want to give credit to Daphna, who stepped in afterward to help us arrange things so we could still get certified on our upcoming trip. She reached out and was responsive to concerns and ultimately wanted us to enjoy the activity of Scuba diving wherever that would be.

Me and my two kids (16 and 17), just got home after finishing our last certification dive for our…read moreSSI Open Water course. If you're looking for a dive shop that has great instructors and staff, Beyond Land Adventures is it! My wife was worried about me taking my kids in the pool and worse, the ocean, but no need to worry! The instructors and dive guides are super patient and helpful. We started with Chris, who did our two pool days with us, and 1 ocean dive. Because of the rain a couple weeks ago, the rest of the weekend was cut short. They worked with our schedule and we were able to finish our ocean dives this weekend. Chris was super patient and calm, especially with my nervous 16 year old daughter. I was bummed we wouldn't get him as our instructor this weekend until we met Spencer, who was equally as good! He, Lynsey, and Sean were our instructor and guides this weekend. All super patient and amazing people! The other staff back at the shop are equally as great. Had to switch out a couple pieces of equipment we sized wrong. No worries, they were great helping us switch to the correct size. Their shop prices might seem high when you're getting your first bits of equipment, but if you've done your homework, you'll find they're actually about the same price as Amazon and online scuba stores. Yeah, you might get 10% cheaper, but why gamble? BLA will back up everything they sell us Thanks again BLA! Can't wait to do our first scuba in Cozumel over spring break.

* catching up on old backlogged drafts so this review may be a bit out of date…read more Booked a dive with Waterhorse Charters after getting recommendations from local SD friends! My dive buddy and I traveled in from the Bay Area and this was our first dive on our own after getting certified in Monterey a few months prior. We still felt very new to the whole process so wanted to go with a reputable company that would help us out with all the planning and gear as we don't have much of our own. We paid extra for a guide to go down with us as well - he was so nice and patient, didn't make us feel bad about still getting the hang of the basics and really let us go at our own pace while being there to guide us along! We did Point Loma kelp beds and a baby wreck dive at Ingraham Street Bridge - both very cool dives and I even conquered my fear of a wreck dive (if that even really counts as one..... just something about man made things deep in the water freaks me out!!) The whole crew was super kind and friendly. They even had warm soup for us on the boat after the dive which was everything I never knew I needed!!!! Seems like they have a wonderful dive community out in San Diego!

This was a fantastic trip. The crew for the Coronado Island trip included Sam and Brandon, who were…read morean absolute delight and excellent at what they do. The staff was very helpful at check-in as well. This trip took about the whole day, so be prepared. 7 AM to 5 PM is how the day went. There were three different diving spots, with enough time allocated at each spot. They offer diving with sea lions, which is a very unique experience. If you're scared of sea lions like me, it might be a bit scary because they are everywhere. There was soup and chips on board to grab whenever, and hot cocoa and tea were also available the entire time. Overall, it was a wonderful day spent with Waterhouse Charters, and I highly recommend them.

This snorkel adventure was awesome! When I called they gave me all the information I could possibly…read moreneed, secured directions, & were very friendly. The day of the tour, everything was explained to our group from equipment to how the tour would run. I enjoyed meeting the new people and had a blast during our tour. Rich was our tour guide who was super knowledgeable and fun. I can't wait to take another tour with this company. Definitely a 10/10!! Oh!! They even took pictures and emailed them to us!! So no need to bring your phone or camera.

Tour guide was knowledgeable and the location was beautiful. I wish we had more time and got to see…read moremore.

If you are looking for a boat cruise in San Diego, you want this one!! I booked the party boat with…read moreseveral girlfriends for my bachelorette. Captain Fletcher made the booking process a breeze, answering questions and providing us with all the info we needed. On the day of, we had Captain Tyler and Alex. They were the best!! This was the absolute highlight of the weekend. The boat was awesome - very spacious with a bathroom, they set up a floating dock and had a paddle board. Captain Tyler and Alex were attentive throughout making sure we had drinks, captured photos, gave us jackets when it got cold. It was also absolutely stunning views, I recommend booking later in the day so you can catch the sunset! We didn't want it to end. Thank you!

Odyssea Adventures is absolutely the top choice for diving in San Diego! My friends and I just had…read morean incredible day out with them, and we're all very happy--grinning from ear to ear the whole trip and still buzzing about it days later. The team delivered outstanding professionalism and a true customer-oriented approach, with excellent communication from booking through to the dives: quick responses, clear instructions, and flexibility that made everything stress-free. Safety stands out as their core strength--detailed yet approachable briefings, vigilant guides, and smooth operations that put everyone at ease, even on challenging wreck dives to the Yukon and Ruby E. A huge shoutout to instructor Alex, who is truly awesome and special with her exceptional understanding and guidance--he made complex skills feel intuitive and kept the energy high while ensuring we all progressed confidently. Their beautiful 40-foot yacht ODYSSEA is a standout: speedy, luxurious, and expertly set up for diving, turning surface intervals into pure relaxation with plenty of space and comforts. We dove through thriving kelp forests alive with marine life, encountered playful sea lions, horn sharks, and countless other wonders, all in intimate small groups that allowed for tailored guidance and maximum enjoyment. For anyone seeking safe, exhilarating, and memorable dives with a crew passionate about the ocean and guest satisfaction, Odyssea Adventures is unbeatable--my friends and I can't wait to go back!

Julie from Z Gear totally rocks! I received the wrong item ordered online and she processed the…read moreRMA immediately and sent out the correct item which saved my diving trip. Great job, Julie and great product Z Gear !!

From the owner: Z Gear is operated by United States Veterans who actively instruct and guide people into the sport…read moreof SCUBA Diving. Equipment manufacturing started after the lack of scuba products began to shy people away from the sport. "It is our goal to make things that help improve peoples lives. Everyone should be able to experience the beauty inside the water" Vice President-Brandon Athey commented in an interview early this year.

It was such an amazing experience here in San Diego to do snorkeling with my husband and my cousin…read moregreat price and great customer service with our guide Hailey she is an amazing person and showed us around the ocean and guide us to the right directions! Again amazing experience! Thank you Hailey! We will definitely come back

Haley gave us an excellent tour of the cove! My friend was diving for the first time in years and I…read morewas testing out some new equipment. It was also a first shore dive for the both of us. Haley kept a cool head and maintained her enthusiasm while she helped me make on the fly adjustments to my gear and coached my friend and I through the whole experience. We even talked extensively after the dive exchanging notes, getting feedback, and going over the various species of underwater wildlife we encountered. Would definitely book again, there is clearly so much more for us to see in the cove!