If I could leave zero stars I would. Stay away from this shop, the owner is a tool, he's so…read moreobnoxious and rude. Claims he has been diving since 1981, well he sure didn't learn anything. I went in for some equipment service and just talked done about my equipment , telling me it was garbage and I needed to upgrade. Unfortunately this was the only place around for me, other wise I would have driven elsewhere. Beware stay away from these guys!!! PS they NOT affiliated with law enforcement or military as he claims!!!

Riverside Scuba is an extraordinary shop l! In an area with only 3 shops in a 50 mile radius they…read morego above and beyond for customer experience and education safety. Pros: 1. Nico and staff goes above and beyond to make sure your gear is to your liking and meets all safety while allowing you to match your swag and budget. 2. Nico isn't focused on making a sale but educating and allowing you to make sound gear decisions. 3. This shop is not focused on selling you their shop branded gear Cons: 1. Need more shops like this.

History: Met a young lady at the Scuba show in Long Beach, Jennifer McMullun. She comes up and…read moreasks, " would you be interested in wanting to do a woman's Dive day? With signature Scuba to Catalina Island on the boat CeeRay?." Yep I would love to. Let me call my friend and see if she wants to go. Service: Every time I called the shop, Glenn answered. I must have asked a million questions. I am such a procrastinator. I signed up late. I called and I asks, I need two spaces and there's only one left. He calls a few people makes some sort of arrangements. Bam calls me back and I have two spots on this boat for July 18 and 19th. Book it Gleno!!!!!!! He answered the phone each time with efficiency professionalism and accuracy in just a few words. Love this guy. We get on the Cee Ray (the boat) set up our gear, get the details, briefing and our bunks. Everyone on the Cee Ray was very friendly and welcoming. We were strangers amongst many local friends. We were welcomed and definitely not left out of the laughs and good stories. The travel stories were all wonderful to hear. We dove on Saturday. The briefings about each dive site were informative and exactly what was told. The Dive Masters all of them (Mikee, Casey, and a few more) were helpful without gear, air fills, and efficiency was the name of the game for this scuba shop. Breakfast lunch snacks were all very tasty and full of flavor. We appreciated the service and the cleanliness of the Cee Ray and the folks running the boat were amazing as well. My friend and I felt welcomed, and it is always nice to dive with such an outstanding Dive shop. We were offered to continue on with Women's Dive Weekend with crafting the following day. Jennifer took us around the shop and I decided to get air fills and get a new compass. Glenn my new friend sold me a new one and installed it. Great service for sure. Wonderful experience to say the least. The value of how much I paid and the service. The price was right now sure. Best value.

All the employees are amazing and helpful and very knowledgeable. It has such a great selection of…read moreequipment that you could practically get anything you need. You cannot beat the or put a price on knowledge and expertise for the money you pay. I think everyone looking to try Scuba Diving or furthering their training should come to Signature Scuba.

I always see this shop off the freeway as I drive back to LA from SD and had never stopped (yet…read moreheard good things from friends who had); but today with traffic horrible and in need of a tank fill I got my opportunity. I had called ahead to make sure (because not all dive shops are treated equal) and they confirmed they did. When I entered I realized that this was definitely a full service scuba center, not just a shop with a few items here and there; they had a full selection of gear, a large pool and learning center, a very nice large changing room, etc etc., basically everything you could ask for from a dive shop/center. I don't live locally to the area, but happy I stopped and I'm armed w knowledge for the future, and to share here, that they'll take care of you with friendly and professional service.

The people who work here are awesome. I came in because I…read moreneeded a new set of swim goggles for my 6 year old. There was one green pair left and I mentioned that green is my son's favorite color. Long story short--we needed another pair the next day. I went back and after telling them I needed another pair, they guy at the counter (sorry I missed his name) saw me looking at what was out (no green) and said, "didn't you say his favorite color is green?" And he went in the back and brought out a pair of green kid goggles. Places where people go out of their way for something small like this are exactly the type of places that deserve good reviews and good business!

If I could give them 100 stars, I would! Andy, Sophia and…read moreAllen are so awesome! This shop has gone above and beyond for us and we will continue to shop here and take classes. This shop is fantastic!

First time signing up for a diving trip to Catalina with this shop that I have not gone on yet. But…read morewhen I called in for a fitting, they did not have enough inventory to fit me for, told me to come later in the week when inventory may possibly come back. Also they tell me that I have to pick up my rental equipment to bring to the dive boat site. I am appalled when someone named Sherrie tells me divers need to own their own equipment like a mask, snorkels and fins and don't have those to rent out even though they are a dive shop. She had a sarcastic and condensing tone with me because she was surprised I did not have my own fins and told me they did not carry my size. She said "Welcome to California! Where are you from?" In my almost twenty years of scuba diving all over the world, I have never been met with such poor customer service, gaslighted for not owning fins, assumes all scuba divers own their own equipment and tells customers to pick up their own rental equipment when we pay them to do so. I have canceled my upcoming trip because I don't feel safe with diving with them and have not been refunded my money yet. I would think twice before paying your money to this dive shop.

I've been helped there multiple times. This most recent trip Sebastian helped me out and he was…read moregreat! When I called he answered the phone and was clear on what he was able to do. Went in right away and he took care of me efficiently and exactly like he said on the phone. Would go back!

Update after 11 months: It has now been 11 months since I…read moreposted this review, and we still have not received a single phone call, email, or any kind of follow-up from Beach Cities Scuba. At this point, I am not even talking about the refund anymore the fact that we could not even find someone willing to communicate with us is unacceptable. This entire experience has been extremely unprofessional. Selling courses, delaying them, failing to communicate, and then disappearing without any follow-up is not how a professional business should operate. I definitely would not recommend this place to anyone who values their time, money, or proper customer service.

Sharkey's isn't just a dive shop to us. It's where something really special started…read more From the very first phone call -- which turned into a 30+ minute conversation just vibing and asking questions...we knew this was our place. Craig, the owner, made everything feel easy and personal from the start. Signing up for classes, scheduling, getting certified... all seamless. No pressure, no ego, just genuine passion for diving and people. Craig even moved class dates around to accommodate our schedules. Who does that? That level of care meant everything to us. The entire team was incredible. Supportive, patient, knowledgeable, and just good humans. We didn't just learn how to dive...we built confidence, memories, and friendships that will last a lifetime. We'll absolutely be continuing our certifications here and buying our gear here. No question. We thought we were signing up for scuba classes. What we found was a dive family.

Craig and his team are absolute pros. I have been diving since 1998 and finally my three sons are…read moreold enough to get SCUBA-certified too. Whether you choose PADI or NAUI, the team at Sharky's make it as painless as possible. Great selection of gear and great pricing whether you are an entry-level diver or the most technical gear-head. Student discounts make it all approachable, especially when purchasing 3 of everything. It's great having a local dive shop that knows what they are doing as well as make you feel like family. What a valuable resource to have this far inland!

Bula! Thank you ScubaX travel and Scuba schools of America…read more Our dive trip to Fiji was absolutely outstanding. The diving exceeded expectations with warm, clear water, vibrant soft corals, and an abundance of marine life at every site. From colorful reef fish and turtles to sharks cruising by, every dive felt alive and unforgettable. The dive operators were professional, safety-focused, and genuinely welcoming. Briefings were thorough, groups were well managed, and the guides clearly knew the reefs intimately. Their passion for the ocean and respect for the environment really stood out. Above the water, Fiji was just as special. The warmth and kindness of the Fijian people made the trip even more memorable, and the relaxed island atmosphere was the perfect complement to full days of diving.

I had a terrible experience with Rusty Berry and Scuba Schools of America. I reached out to the…read morestore to take a refresher scuba course, because I got my SSI Open Water certification during a Fiji trip. Rusty not only talked me into retaking the Open Water course, but also two boat trips. The total of which was $905.00. I regretted my purchase and wrote to him the next day, asking for a refund. The stated refund policy on their website is that trips can be refunded if canceled 30 days before the start of travel. Two weeks later, I still haven't received the refund. Against my better judgment, I visited the store for my first class and was talked into buying $5,710 worth of overpriced scuba equipment, before we even entered the pool. I left the store never even getting the $4,638 scuba system I was charged for. I have open disputes with my credit card company to get my money refunded. I have also filed a complaint with the Better Business Bureau. I found online that Rusty Berry and Scuba Schools of America have a bad reputation in the scuba diving community, for disingenuous sales tactics, inflated prices, and questionable refund policies. Visit scubaboard.com and search for Scuba Schools of America. There's a whole thread about them and the negative experience others have had with them. Avoid this store and its owner.

I just came back from a second dive with Catalina Scuba. Both experiences have been stellar. I've…read morehad two different guides, and each has been warm, welcoming, and informative. They're relaxed but knowledgeable and attentive. They also have, as some have noted, the best gear--the bcd's in particular make me want to get my own. I can't recommend them highly enough, and if I make it back to the island, which I certainly hope to, I'll certainly be signing up with them again.

What a great experience! They have the newest and best dive gear. The experience from start to…read morefinish was amazing! I will be back. Thank you for a great memory!!