Aqua pros has helped our family. When we started we had a sensitive 4 year old daughter who was…read morequite the dreamer. Her instructor Tim has been kind and engaging gently pushing her. 6 months later, our sensitive dreamer swam half way across the olympic sized pool. The only reason aqua pros doesn't get 5 stars is that scheduling has to be done via email or in person. They should have a web portal for this.

can't even pick up the phone to schedule lessons. 2 months of trying to get in contact with someone…read moreand get crickets.

It's been a while since my original review, and coming back here recently felt incredibly…read morenostalgic. Over 10 years ago, I brought my son Brody here to learn how to swim. Fast forward to today, and he's now a swim coach here and absolutely loves it. There's something really special about seeing things come full circle. He remembered his experience here so fondly that he decided to apply for a job, and now he's thriving in a place that once helped him grow and build confidence in the water. The environment here has always been welcoming and family-focused, and it's clear they continue to create positive experiences for both kids and staff. They're lucky to have Brody, and he's certainly lucky to be part of such a great team. I still highly recommend the noon and swim lessons...especially with Coach Brody!!!

Noonan is great. We love that there are multiple locations and the coaches are super focused on our…read morekids development!

When I first heard about the promise of ISR, I was honestly a little skeptical. It was hard for me…read moreto perceive that a not even two-year-old could actually float and swim, but we saw the value. Definitely want to make sure that our child is safe. It was helpful that Coach Brad was willing to let us go poolside and talk to the other parents about their experiences and see them in action. It's just a very open, friendly environment. Right away, we just saw Coach Brad teaching ISR, and we were just amazed. Our son picked it up pretty quick and started to love the water and helped us to demystify myths. For example, how using floaties for your kids actually teaches them how to drown faster, which we didn't think about but we learned here. In just six weeks, our toddler loves the water and doesn't need floaties, and now we feel confident that, bringing him to any body of water, he's gonna be good and we're having fun with him. We're so grateful for Coach Brad and the whole ISR team! Highly recommend this to anybody, and we're going to be enrolling our next child in this too.

We're in our 5th season working with Brad for our two boys, now 5 and 2.5. Both started lessons…read morewhen they were around 1.5, and neither were a fan of the water out of the gate. They even cried longer than average throughout their first sessions. Despite the tears, it was amazing to see how quickly they learned and developed new skills. He works so well with kids and tailors each session to their individual needs, while also building a relationship with them and making lessons enjoyable. Our 5 year old is so confident in the water now and learning traditional strokes, and our little one has even started asking to swim. We can't say enough good things about Coach Brad and recommend him whenever anyone asks us about swim lessons. We're so grateful we found him and for the invaluable water safety skills he has taught our boys.

I came to Emmanuella carrying years of fear around water, and honestly wasn't sure I'd ever get…read morepast it. From the very first lesson, she made me feel completely at ease. Her patience never wavered, even when my nerves got the better of me, and she has this wonderful way of celebrating every small step forward instead of rushing me toward the next one. What stood out most was how well she understood that this wasn't just about learning strokes -- it was about rebuilding trust in the water and in myself. She explained things clearly, adjusted her approach when something wasn't clicking, and always made sure I felt safe before pushing me a little further out of my comfort zone. Thanks to her encouragement and skill, I'm swimming -- something I genuinely thought might never happen for me as an adult. I'd recommend Emmanuella to anyone, especially those of us who came to this later in life with some fear to work through. She's an exceptional teacher and an even better person to have in your corner.

We had such a great experience with Diego for private swim lessons at our house in Chatsworth. He…read moreworked with two 4 year old boys and a 6 year old girl, and he was fantastic with all three of them. He was incredibly patient with the boys (even when they were endlessly splashing him) nand really knew how to engage them and keep them comfortable while learning. He was also really funny, and the kids absolutely loved him and looked forward to their swim lessons! He made the lessons fun while still teaching them a lot. With our 6 year old, he helped her build on the skills she already had, refine her technique, and learn new strokes. He did a great job adjusting the lessons to each child's age and ability. Diego was also always on time, easy to communicate with, and great about answering all of our questions. We always felt like we knew how the kids were doing and what they were working on. The kids made huge progress and really took leaps and bounds with their swimming in just six lessons. We were so impressed with how much they improved and how much more confident they became in the water. Diego was patient, encouraging, knowledgeable, and genuinely great with the kids. We couldn't have been happier with the experience and would absolutely recommend him!

It's a fine pool. Just fine…read more I've been on the lookout for a nice lap swim pool and have been making my way to all the local city pools, starting with Clairemont. It's a very no-frills spot: small locker room, showers, very minimal seating on the pool deck, and a dedicated 1-3 lanes for lap swim. For $4 for ~2 hours, it's a pretty darn good deal. I will say that the pool isn't in the best condition. You can tell there's been a lot of wear and tear. I also don't love that there are open deep gutters along the permitter, making it difficult to get in/out of the pool. Overall, not a bad pool, but not a great pool. I'm personally looking for a more elevated pool experience

If you're looking for a no-BS, utilitarian pool for aquatic fitness or lap swimming, Clairemont is…read moreit. Clean facility, friendly staff, heated outdoor showers. Walk-in ramp and stairs with handrails if you needed disability access to the water. Locker rooms are small but clean. The only downside is tiny parking lot; get ready to park on the street in most cases. Aside from that, this is a great facility for a no-nonsense fitness class or lap swim session. If you're looking for splash pads, sunbathing areas and other frills, look elsewhere. If you're here to churn out some laps, take the kids for swimming lessons, or get in shape in the water fitness class, this pool is it. Check City of San Diego website for most current information as programs/hours can change. Admission is $4.00 for adults, $2.00 for kids, seniors (62+) and disabled folks. Lap swim is on a first come, first serve basis.

Tracy and the AquaSafe swim teachers have been wonderful in teaching our little ones to swim the…read morepast few years. Competitive pricing, licensed and insured, and professional service through and through. Oh, and great pools! Highly recommend.

Best swim school in San Diego! I have tried several others and my kids saw the most improvement…read morewith Aquasafe. The teachers are trained to work with all skill levels. I will be recommending Aquasafe to anyone needing swim lessons.

Lexy is an excellent swim instructor! She brings her A game to every lesson. It's a joy to watch…read moreher teach because she is so inovative and fun. ‍

From the owner: Aqua-Tot -Lessons designed for 6 mo. to toddler age and…read moreinclude parent participation. You will learn safety and rescue skills to make your home and pool water safe. At this level we will also work on allowing you swimmer to enjoy getting acclimated in the water and begin to develop their swimming ability. Learn to Swim - Perfect for school aged children. Whether they are new around water or comfortable with skills, this level is meant for progression and a level of comfort in the water as well as safety skills throughout. Swim Clinics - Designed for swim teams and triathletes that are looking to perfect their swimming technique. As we work together I will evaluate your swimming style and develop swim workouts and drills that will lift your ability.

Like many parents, I read every review before signing up. I saw the overwhelming number of…read morefive-star reviews and the handful of one-star reviews claiming the lessons were "too intense" or that their child was traumatized. After completing the program with my 4.5 yo son and 2.5 yo daughter, I can confidently say this was one of the best investments we've made. Let's address the two biggest concerns: the price and the tears. Yes, $600 for ten 10-minute lessons sounds expensive at first. I thought the same thing. But after experiencing it, I completely understand John's philosophy that time is money. Last summer, we enrolled in a traditional swim program. It was much cheaper, but after eight lessons my son had learned almost nothing because the instructors never pushed him beyond his comfort zone. He spent most of the class on the steps. After one lesson (10 minutes) with John, my son had already learned more than he had in that entire previous program. By day two, both my 4.5 yo and my 2.5 yo were swimming. Could you eventually get the same results somewhere else? Maybe. But it would likely take months of lessons and end up costing far more than $600. John gets those results in just two weeks. The second concern is the crying. Yes, my daughter cried during the first four days. John didn't panic, back off, or make her feel ashamed. He remained calm, confident, encouraging, and professional while continuing the lesson. There was never a moment where I felt she was being treated harshly. He simply understood something many parents forget: learning difficult things isn't always comfortable. Then something changed and by day five, she was excited to get in the pool. Now that the program is over, both of my kids beg to swim every single day. Instead of fearing the water, they can't wait to practice what they learned. John also makes every second count. Those 10 minutes are nonstop instruction. There's no standing around, no wasted time, and no opportunity for kids to avoid learning. At first I wondered how 10 minutes could possibly be enough. By the end of the program, I realized it's actually the perfect amount of time to keep young children focused while maximizing learning. As parents, it's natural to want to protect our children from being uncomfortable. But discomfort and danger are not the same thing. Learning to swim is a life-saving skill, and I'd much rather my children experience 10 minutes of challenge than spend years without the skills that could one day save their lives. John is exactly what you'd hope for in an instructor...firm when it matters, incredibly encouraging, genuinely kind, and fully invested in helping children succeed. If you're looking for an instructor who lets kids stay in their comfort zone, this probably isn't the program for you. If you're looking for results, this absolutely is. I'd pay the $600 again without a second thought.

I rarely write reviews, but swim2john absolutely deserves a million five star reviews. I read…read morethrough every single review before committing and decided to take a leap of faith. Traveled from NYC to get my 5 year old into swimming. This was his first lesson ever. Yes he cried as the website warns you for the first 2-3 days. By day 4 he didn't want to get out of the pool! He was already doing the breast stroke by week 1 and he did drop drills where he swam to a ledge to get safe. It was hard to get him out of the pool after our last lesson. John and Kimber are amazing. Don't waste time second guessing and just book the sessions! My only regret is that we didn't start sooner. I'll likely bring my son back next year for advanced lessons!

I went here for hot yoga one day with a friend. I was next to her, and unfortunately directly under…read morethe additional heat of the sun coming through the window. Great class, I was completely dead after. Hint: try not to place your mat under the window on a warm day. It won't go well. Friendly staff, knowledgeable, and encouraging.

Last week I went to a yin yoga class for the first time and it was such a great experience. I…read morereally enjoyed yin yoga specifically because of the deep stretches. I had worked out a few days before and was still feeling sore going in, but by the time I left, the soreness was completely gone. The instructor Claire was amazing. She was super friendly, welcoming, and helpful throughout the entire class. She explained the poses well and offered adjustments so everyone could get the most out of the session. The only downside was how many people were in the class. It was super crowded, but they did a good job spacing everyone out so that you still had your own little area without bumping into anyone. The studio itself was very clean and had a calming, relaxing vibe that made it easy to unwind. Overall, it was a refreshing experience. If I was not moving to Chicago, I would definitely sign up for the membership.