The entire PDT team is excellent. They are very patient and explain things very thoroughly. When I…read morehave questions they are great with the explanations and helping me understand. My instructor is very knowledgeable and covers all topics in detail and makes it easy to follow. We also have a lot of fun while learning and I've met a few great dive buddies through the programs I've taken. They always have all the equipment needed for our dives and are very good at resolving issues on the spot. Their administrative skills are great too. They provide syllabi for all the classes so that you know what to expect, how to prepare, and what to bring. I feel like I definitely get my monies worth. I look forward to getting additional certifications with PDT.

I've always been interested in learning how to scuba dive, but my fear of the ocean always stopped…read moreme from learning. However by the time I finished my classes with the amazingly talented group of instructors I have all the skills to dive without fear or worry. Everything was included with the complete diving package so I didn't need to get my own equipment which is very pricey. I would definitely recommend to anybody that is even the slightest bit curious to try it out! They made it very easy to learn and I promise you won't regret it!

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.

The shop is well stocked, I really appreciate the amount of stock that they carry, it's a lot for a…read moresmall shop. Staff is friendly, albeit not terribly knowledgeable unless Nico is there (owner). But, for the Inland Empire, it's a great shop if you need equipment. i can't speak for their classes because I've never taken any from them. I'm sure the classes are well run, the cert agencies see to that. What I would NOT recommend is their repair service. It's the worst I've experienced in the LA area. I've left a reg and a SS1 there (separately) and even tho they were promised to be ready by my trip. The date came, they weren't ready. Both times, the gear was there for over a month. This last time (and it will be the last time) they promised a month; i got busy and left it 2 months. I called, it wasn't done. When I threatened a poor review, the owner called me, got nasty and said he didn't appreciate the threat and my SS1 was going to 'magically' be done that Sunday. Here's the facts: I don't ever threaten, i write honest reviews, both good and bad. So the next person knows what to expect, that's what YELP is about. So, as they say "if the shoe fits" and if it fits in a bad way, then FIX IT. I am not happy about it and it really is a shame, they are local and I prefer to do business locally. I lived in the SoBay for 30+ years and retired to the Inland Empire... i would prefer to do business here, but they gave me no choice. If you need a referral, contact me.

I am planning a scuba trip to the Gallapagos Islands and was checking my equipment. I noticed my…read moredive computer had about a 25% battery. I decided it was most likely safer to get the battery changed. I found Beach Cities Scuba in Dana Point, CA and took the computer there. The technician came to me to tell me that a screw had snapped off. Eventually, I was in touch with Scuba Center Temecula. After explaining the situation, and them verifying it, they decided to replace my dive computer. The screw snapping off could have happened to anybody. It just so happened at one of their dive shops. The amazing thing is they stepped up and did the right thing. It is refreshing to know there are still companies out there with integrity. I am now a loyal fan.

Great shop and knowledgeable staff. Did my enriched oxygen certification through them. Super…read morehelpful.

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.

I was very impressed with my experience here. Carlos was excellent! He really took his time to help…read moreme pick out all my necessary gear and get to know me to help determine my needs. He really knows his stuff. He was wonderful helping me find the right fit for my safety, and helped me stay within my budget. Impeccable customer service! That's very hard to find these days. I'll definitely be shopping here again, and would love to join their dive group.

So happy we found this place! Ryan was so nice and knowledgeable and helped us with our scuba gear…read morerentals. Really good pricing for the scuba rentals, I'll definitely be back and will recommend to all my dive buddies!

Great service, fast and knowledgeable. They had everything in stock and no hassle. Friendly staff…read moreready to answer questions.

Just finished my Open Water Certification yesterday and had a blast. I feel like the shop really…read moretook the time to answer my million and one questions on diving and the process was super fun. Highly recommend the boat dives in Catalina where you can knock out 3 dives in 1 day and check out the kelp forests. The experience felt safe and adventurous at the same time and I wanted to shout out the amazing instructors - Craig, Patrick, David, and Dave who ran different parts of the course. Get your cert here! :)

Top notch experience going to Sea Stallion scuba for their open water training. I worked with…read moreDave, Ron, Jules, and Patrick. All of the staff were friendly and informative. They all take safely extremely serious since safety is the key to responsible diving. I was able to get 3 open water beach dives completed in crescent Beach in Laguna. I finished my 4th dive for my certification on the full day catalina 3 dive boat, out of Long Beach. The whole experience was a memorable one. A great experience of learning for me to the underwater world! a big thank you to the staff. 5 stars!

Had an old regulator that needed service. Scuba world is fairly close and I've used them before…read more Brought it in and the lady staffing the store agreed to service it for $120. Good price, especially considering that this regulator is nearly 40 years old and has seen heavy use in the past. Looking forward to picking it up upon completion and having my dive gear available for the next time I need to use it.

Scuba teacher Tim was really sweet and initially greeted me and wanted to help. The other woman…read moreworking there took over and seemed in a rush or busy perhaps. I'm new to snorkel/scuba and was looking to get some information and buy fins and a new snorkel. Prices are higher than online, but I wanted to support local. It may have been an off day in the shop but customer service is really important, I may or may not return.

Stop wasting your time calling shops looking for scuba instruction and comparing. I have already…read moredone it. This little shop in costa mesa right with super easy location access and their people are the best. I called Dive & Photo last minute wanting to have accelerated private open water PADI instruction/certification for myself and a son and daughter both in their 20s. 3 days of instruction later. Done. Dive & Photo one of their instructors, Allen Gibson in touch with me and he made it happen. Of course an older retired marine veteran would be effecient and organized. Allen was everything you could ask for in an instructor. Expert. Efficient. Prepared. Patient. Flexible. Fantastic teacher and communicator with our varied learning styles and backgrounds. He made sure each one of us mastered the material. The gear provided was great. We bought dive fins at the shop and Allen walked us through the options and pricing was good. Everything from first call to gear to instruction was Five Star. Allen had the beach conditions and reef area for our dives in laguna wired (and I have lived in laguna all my life) even the parking set-up. Honestly there were a couple other shops that were doing their dives just arriving after we had gotten started and I felt sorry for them. They looked so disorganized. Allen had us ready to go and confident in our set up and knowledge before we entered stepped in the ocean. None of us can wait to do a dive trip with him and the shop. Stop calling around

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!

I recently bought a pair of Dive'R fins and a Nice Cressi dive bag. The team at Lost Winds were a…read moregreat help helping me out with my choices of foot pockets, I decided to go with the Riffe's, which feel amazing on my feet. Thanks for your help guys. Best, Danny

The shop is clean, the staff is helpful and knowledgeable, and reasonably priced. I was a complete…read morebeginner walking into the shop, went through their course, and left feeling comfortable and prepared for ocean adventures. Eric, Zed, and Mateo have always been ready with any questions, shown in-depth knowledge, and never pressured me into buying or renting anything. I am throughly impressed and highly recommend Lost Winds.

A big thank you to our dive guide, Dave, with Diving Catalina for giving my son and me an…read moreunforgettable first night dive at Catalina's Casino Point Dive Park. The rental gear, including the dive lights, was in excellent condition, and Dave's safety briefing was thorough and professional while keeping the experience relaxed and enjoyable. The highlight of the dive was a curious harbor seal that followed us for much of the dive, using our lights to spot and catch fish along the way. Seeing the dive park come alive after dark was a completely different experience from diving it during the day. I highly recommend Diving Catalina for anyone wanting to experience the magic of a Catalina night dive.

All types of excitement and laughs. The boat was driven and occupied by a cheerful group. We…read moreenjoyed laughing and participating with the staffs insane jokes. The option of additional water play was great