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    4.6 (53 reviews)
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    Andrew X.

    Michael Timm is not only eminently qualified, experienced and credentialed, he brings excitement, passion and care for his fellow human that goes beyond any expectation you might have. This is a man that enjoys what he does, and I found myself laughing and sitting on the edge of my chair the whole time. As a relatively novice swimmer, he made sure I felt comfortable and safe, while pushing me to achieve things I didn't think possible. He is generous with his time, energy, even his gear and his support and leadership goes beyond the weekend workshop. I'm inspired and see the ocean differently now. I see myself differently now. Danke Michael!

    Sabi M.

    Michael was awesome!! Highly professional, knowledgeable, on time, well equipped, and friendly. Booked for my friends last minute and everything went off without a hitch. We paid online and emailed the required paperwork prior to arrival, then pure fun the morning of! Both guys are dying to return. Thanks, Michael, for helping to make their visit in November a success! Can't wait to recommend you to others!!!

    Caitlin C.

    I had a great experience diving with Michael! He was very responsive to my email inquiry and I really enjoyed diving with him. We met up at La Jolla Cove at 7:00 am and he reminded me how to set up my gear (I was a little rusty!). He briefed me on the dive site and on the wildlife we would likely encounter and we headed out. He brought his camera with him so he captured all the cool things we saw as well as the playful sea lion pups who came to check us out. He was also a delight to chat with on our surface interval. I would absolutely dive with Michael again and would recommend him to anyone!

    Danelle N.

    I was nervous about taking my first freediver course but Michael was very encouraging and helped me face my anxieties about freediving. I loved the whole experience and can't wait to continue this passion. Thank you Michael for this wonderful experience!

    Michael is a great diver, teacher and awesome person. I've worked with him on freediving courses, breath hold technique and a bunch of underwater work. I highly recommend him for any diving needs as he is extremely accommodating.

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    Brian R.

    Michael is a great instructor. I had so much fun diving with him that I can't wait to get back for round 2. I used to hate pool training, now I love it thanks to Michael. Highly recommend.

    Henry C.

    I talk with a handful of my Dive Buddy's here in San Diego, all answer's we're, if you want to do a Free Diving Course, Dive California with Michael is the only place. It's a 2.5 day course. At the beginning of the course Michael went over all thoughts and concerns leading towards our Sunday ocean dive. During class time Michael was there making sure all 4 students understood, the fun & the responsibility of free diving. Prepping us for the written test. In the Dive California pool He went over all activities carefully to gain confidence in the ocean. Luckily the ocean was calm, Michael with his two buoys explained each procedure, then did an example as well. My daughter was one of the 4 students, we both learn a lot and never thought we could hold our breathe that long. All technique, thanks Michael & Dive California. I recommend Dive California, quality training, quality equipment good people.

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    Amber E.

    Looking for a dive computer. Came in here for the first time. Very friendly service, but not huge selection. Prices were a little high, but had some reasonably priced items, too.

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    8 years ago

    Amazing personalized and friendly dive with Michael, great personality, charisma and "savoir faire"!!! would dive with him anytime.

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    Zach's Scuba Shack

    5.0(100 reviews)
    1.2 kmLa Jolla

    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.

    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!!!!

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    Ocean Enterprises

    4.5(322 reviews)
    9.4 kmKearny Mesa
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    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!

    On a sunny San Diego Sunday I made my way to OE to drop my gear off to be serviced. Have a few…read morehundred dives under my belt but haven't dove in a couple years. You can get in trouble in this shop if you are into diving. Lots of options and fair prices. Kudos to the staff who are knowledgeable and friendly. The maintenance folks serviced my gear and were knowledgeable.

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