House of Scuba is awesome! My wife and I came here for our Open Water Diver certs, and got our…read morerental gear from TJ. He was super-knowledgeable and friendly, and recommended some masks for purchase that worked perfectly. Shout-outs to Brandy and Vicky as well for all the assistance on air fills and rental gear return. Our instructors Ken and Michael were awesome, great mix of light-hearted banter and excellent serious instruction. Went from being somewhat anxious at the start of the pool days to feeling fairly confident by the end of the ocean dives. Learned a ton and really appreciated all the advice and expertise. If you're looking to get into scuba diving, this is the place to do it!

2 years ago they gladly took my late 1970s aluminum alloy tank and charged me nearly $90 to hydro…read moretest, give me a new valve, and fill it. I've come to find out that for nearly 20 years these type of tanks have been unserviceable. They essentially just stole that money and proved multiple people in that store do not care about your safety.

Research + Booking: We had a great experience with Chris +…read moreFrank at La Jolla Dive. Living in a Covid world has made it difficult to do much. My bf and I live in LA and wanted to do something special for his bday - Chris + Frank really went out of their way to help us make this a reality. Chris helped us set up private lessons so the two of us could do our Open Water Diver certification course. He was very helpful in ensuring we were able to dive on the dates that were important to us- He and Frank even mailed us our books! They were super sweet and we really appreciated the assist! Chris also explained the ins and outs of the course- and the time required to accomplish this. Instructor + Course We met with Frank do our first diving lesson. He went over the learning material (book + video). Frank really put us at ease and taught at a pace that worked with us- he was very patient and helpful. Doing these lessons with him was very empowering! He made sure we were always safe and that we were prepared for a good time! I'd highly recommend Frank as an instructor- he had a very good nature and always ensures you are prepared + safe! Diving with him was amazing! Diving Experience: We did a total of four dives (two each day). The first day Frank took us to see a really neat cliff (about 50-55ft) and it was exhilarating. Our second day we went to La Jolla Cove and went about (30-35ft) we saw loads of creatures here, super beautiful! I highly recommend La Jolla dives to anyone!

I booked through their website and liam our guide called us a day beforehand to learn more about…read moreour diving history and made ME feel very comfortable in the water since it's been 2yrs since I've really dove. Liam explained everything thoroughly: what to do when we lose sight of him, hand signals, gear set up and break down, how the day would play out, and BWARF Great leadership and guides at La Jolla Dive

This is a great group of divers! We usually join their scuba diving trips, since they offer the…read moreopportunity to meet likely minded people and they run it for non-profit, therefore they have amazing deals. They organize several trips throughout the year, and the people are fantastic and very supportive. If you're new to the area, or even if you're just looking to meet new friends, diving with this group is a great way to do it.

Power Scuba is an AMAZING club. A few years ago, I moved to San Diego and was a fresh water diver…read more Early on, I was fortunate enough to meet some Power Scuba members. That decision was one of my best as I have made new friends, learned about new places to dive, been exposed to the wonderful world of nudis, and the club has simply just helped me feel connected to Southern California. If you are looking to make new friends, meet new, old and veteran divers, join the diving community, etc I STRONGLY encourage you to join this group!!

What a great experience ! From the beginning to the end !…read more The communication prior to diving was excellent ! Very responsive to email and text messages. Clear of what I need, where to meet and all expectations. Tha day of Dive 6:30am , diving instructors was in great spirit and energy . It felt home and it felt genuine. The whole team of Scuba Pros was very knowledgeable and helpful to each person. I have my Open Water cert but i haven't dive last 3 years . They made me feel comfortable and they went over all safety procedures. Overall these guys are the pros and they are genuinely good people who has passion to dive and spread this love ! Thank you for the great experience and I will recommend to family and friends ..

Signed up for the 2 tank guided tour Alex was our guide and she was amazing Lando made sure we were…read moreall squared away with our gear and feeling confident. Everyone that was at the meet site was super friendly and inviting which was great being kind of in the background quiet person they really made you feel like part of the group. The sea lions were their playful selves giving our fins a little tug and swimming around us. I'll definitely do future dives with them and absolutely recommend.

As always a great day diving with the Marissa! Very welcoming and helpful crew and knowledgeable…read moremakes the whole experience worth it. Can't wait to go back!

If there was 10 stars....id pick that!! Love this vessel…read moreand the crew is amazing and can't forget about the pups. The attn to detail is and has ALWAYS been amazing. Captn's Lora and Chris thank you everytime I go out with you.

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.

I wanted to take my dog on his first SUP or kayak adventure. I've been a few times before, but…read morenever with a dog. Due to my poor planning, we were on our way to the bay to visit a local competitor's business, when I realized that I needed a reservation. Cue my panic and frantic internet searches, I gave SUP California a call at 3:30pm on a Tuesday in the middle of July (peak season) and they were able to get us two SUP boards. I made payment over the phone and within 15 minutes of the call, they met us exactly where Google maps tells us to be. We signed some liability waivers on their phone and were on our way! They provided us with life jackets, but we had our own for the dog (not sure if they carry dog jackets, so please talk to them before assuming). Overall, it was a great experience, they gave us pointers on where to take off from, areas to explore, and landmarks to look for on our way back. We called them when we were done and within 10 minutes, they were back and collected the items. I had a wonderful time and will gladly recommend them!

SUP is a mobile rental shop. I made a same-day reservation and met Ben at the end of Dawne St for…read morean epoxy paddle board rental. Ben was personable, gave me tips on where to go based on the weather conditions, and had excellent customer service. I paid $50 with taxes for the epoxy paddle board (the foam board is $4 cheaper) and got to use it for up to 5hrs. When you're done, you just give them a call, and they meet you within 10-15min to pick up the equipment. I highly recommend SUP, and I would use them again!

Our entire family got our PADI open water certification with Michael. Three teen kids and mom +…read moredad. We found the experience to be intriguing and fun. Michael cares about safety more than anything else. The kids loved his sense of humor, and my wife and I loved his dedication and professionalism. In short, safety first; everything else excellent!

It was a great time. Since it was a small group I got a lot of individual instruction (I only dive…read morea couple of times a year).