We've been bringing our daughter Lucia to Big Blue Swim School in Tustin since she was just 4 months old, and Coach Angie has been with us from day one. Lucia is now 15 months and we still show up every Saturday and honestly, that says everything. Coach Angie is patient, kind, and just gets it when it comes to working with babies in the water. She knows the curriculum inside and out, but more importantly, she knows how to make the experience fun and safe from the very first class. Lucia went from a baby who had never been in a pool to a little girl who LOVES the water and that's 100% because of Coach Angie. The moment Lucia spots her walking over she starts waving and kicking with excitement. That kind of connection doesn't just happen it's built by a coach who genuinely cares. I'll be honest we've had a couple of classes with other coaches who didn't quite meet the bar we'd come to expect. We gave Big Blue that feedback and they handled it really well. Super supportive, took it seriously, and corrected the situation. We appreciate that a lot. We came back, landed back with Coach Angie, and haven't looked back. If you're a parent on the fence about swim lessons, just go. Water safety is something we feel strongly about, and Big Blue Swim School (especially with Coach Angie!) is the real deal. Highly recommend. read more

Went here for my baby grandson. Swimming lessons scheduled in the morning for 30 mins. I enjoyed watching him try to swim in a pool that is laned off. The instructors were friendly and gentle. My grandson was having a good time. It was a group swimming session with other parents and their children. Party of 8 at Max. The place is clean with the given amenities that this business has to offer for kids and adults. The restrooms are a bit on the small side. Only one urinal and toilet designated at the Men's restroom. Overall, the staff conducts themselves professionally. I recommend this place to teach your children to swim. Good vibe and nice swimming ambiance with plenty of seating. Great Parking area. This place gets busy. read more

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This is my 3 year old's first time doing swim classes and we have had such a good experience so far! Coach Bradley is great and so patient with the little ones! I was so impressed to see how much my daughter learned from him in just a few classes and she really looks forward to it every week. This has been the perfect place to help my daughter get comfortable in the water and I can't wait to see her progress! Highly recommend Big Blue :) read more

We had such an amazing experience at Big Blue Swim School! From the moment we walked in, every single staff member was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and attentive. Since we signed up for a free trial, the gentleman at the front desk took the time to explain everything, gave us a tour of the facility, and made us feel comfortable right away. My daughter is 4 years old, and we've tried swim lessons before without much success. One thing we could never get her to do was comfortably float on her back. To my surprise, during her very first class, her coach was able to help her do it! I was honestly so impressed by the coach's patience, encouragement, and ability to connect with her. The facility is clean, organized, and very family-friendly. Most importantly, my daughter had so much fun and left with a huge smile on her face. She absolutely loved her lesson, and seeing her confidence grow in just one class made the decision easy--we signed up that same day for twice-a-week lessons! I highly recommend Big Blue Swim School to any parent looking for a supportive, professional, and welcoming place for their child to learn how to swim. read more

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We love coach Kristen! When my daughter was struggling to get a concept she made sure to explain the exercise in different ways until it clicked and she leveled up! read more

The front desk here is always helpful and very welcoming. They make it super easy for us, we love coming to Big Blue!

Big Blue Swim School is a great place to have kids learn how to swim. The instructors are nice, patient, and great with the kids. You can really tell they care about creating a positive and comfortable learning environment. The facility is always nice and clean, and the parking is super convenient, which makes every visit that much easier. Just take a look a the kids exiting after a lesson and their smiling faces will tell you everything. I recommend this swim school. read more

I have both my daughter who is 8 and my son who is 18 months old enrolled in big blue. We have been here since about March this year and the progress they have made has been amazing. We switched from another swim school and they have progressed so much. I love how the curriculum really motivates independence and comfort level in the water for both my kids. Also, the instructors have been amazing . Most recently, we have had Coach Angie and Coach Daniel and they are both so patient and encouraging with my kids. We have done a lot of makeups as well and we have had several teachers and they all have been great. My older daughter has struggled with confidence and comfort with her swim teachers and when we switched to big blue she instantly became connected and comfortable with all her teachers which allowed her to build in her skills which is the primary reason we have stayed. We love big blue Tustin ! read more

Derrick is absolutely amazing!! So engaged and willing to help customers out! Amazing place, cannot recommend the customer service enough!

Coach Daniel is my son's (9 y.o) coach he does an excellent job coaching! My son loves swimming with him.

The big Blue Swimming School Tustin is the one of the best place for kids to learn swimming. It is very welcoming and all the staff / coaches are friendly. I would like to share a review for Coach Makai and Coach Jason. Coach Makai teaches my older son, Raghav, who has ADHD and struggles with focus. Coach Makai patiently explains every move and stroke to each child, ensuring they always know what to do next. He has been an amazing coach to Raghav, and I always try to book his classes regardless of the time. Coach Jason teaches my three-year-old, Sohum. He does so much to make each class fun and exciting, from guiding them through putting their goggles on, to dunking down with the kick sticks, and ending with an epic high five. Both coaches deserve five stars for their incredible work. Pallavi read more

My two boys (ages 8 and 11) have had a great experience at Big Blue. We have been to another swim school in the area, but we like that the goals here are well-defined and measurable, so the students know exactly what they need to accomplish to level up. The kids like checking the app to see what they've accomplished so far and what they need to work on to get to the next level. The staff is all so friendly, helpful and encouraging. My son tells me that MKai is very funny but also is a great teacher! The facilities are super clean (especially compared to our other school!) and the waiting area is large with a large viewing area. There are several open showers, but very few private showers which is a bummer. I also wish they had a longer full-length swimming lane for the more advanced kiddos instead of having them make U-turns in the shorter lane. Otherwise, the pool size is perfect for smaller kids and beginning swimmers. Really happy to have found Big Blue! read more

My 2 kids have been swimming here for 8 months. We encountered a lot of different instructors when we leveled up, but all the instructors were fabulous. Shout out to Coach Brandyn and Coach Andrew for being so great and patient with my kids. Facility is very clean and is a great place for kids to swim all year round with heated pool. read more

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My niece was in Couch Kristin's baby class and it went wonderful. She made the class fun and was very encouraging to all the babies. The facility was clean and the staff were friendly and welcoming read more

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I had an incident at this location in May 2025 that has stayed with me ever since. During my daughter's swim lesson, the instructor was supervising three children. At the same time, a sales representative was speaking with me about membership options. While talking, I repeatedly looked over at my daughter and eventually realized I could no longer see her head above the water. I immediately got up to check on her and found her struggling and gasping for air. What was most concerning was that the instructor never acknowledged what had happened or spoke to me about it afterward. Instead, a staff member simply showed my daughter how to spit the water out. As a parent, that response felt dismissive given how serious the situation could have been. Drownings can happen quickly and silently. Had I assumed my child was being adequately watched and not continued checking on her myself, I don't even want to think about what could have happened. I later spoke with Tanner regarding the incident, but at no point did I receive an apology or any acknowledgment of the seriousness of the situation. I am sharing this review to encourage parents to remain vigilant, even when their children are in a supervised lesson. While parents should absolutely pay attention to their children, a swim school also has a responsibility to actively supervise the children in its care. Sometimes the most dangerous moments happen when everyone assumes someone else is watching. read more

We always have an amazing experience at Big Blue Swim School in Tustin! My son Ethan absolutely loves his swim lessons and looks forward to every visit. The entire environment is welcoming, professional, and very family-friendly. Brett at the front desk is awesome -- always helpful, friendly, and organized, which makes scheduling and check-in seamless. Kaylee is a fantastic instructor who is patient, encouraging, and great with kids. She makes learning fun while building real confidence and skills in the water. Highly recommend Big Blue Swim School to any parents looking for high-quality swim instruction and a supportive team! read more

Big Blue is conveniently located in the Tustin Marketplace. It's pretty new & when we stopped in they were running a promotion which included about a month's worth of classes for $80. Classes are once a week, 30 mins long. This price is heavily discounted. We did one month's of classes. The facility is nice & new, which is great. The pool is heated so it makes it comfortable for your little one in the water. Outside the pool area is glass windows so if you don't feel like sitting by the pool watching the class from the bench, you can also sit in the lobby area which is air conditioned. There are also hair dryers & plastic bags to put the wet items in when you're going home. I only did one month's worth of classes because for normal price of about $150 a month (one class a week!) I feel like that price is NOT worth the money. I enrolled my 16 month old son in the baby class. The instructors are a hit & miss. The classes are about 6 kids total but I feel after a month's worth of classes I could teach my son the same techniques for free. The instructor isn't that involved & I think it's sort of a gimmick of how advancing up a class is done. Overall, the facility is really nice. But way too expensive otherwise for a group class. read more

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Coach Angel here cares only about the kids that bring her gifts. My daughter wasted her time here because this coach only takes care of one kid. It is 30 minutes class and 3 kids and my kid gets only 10 minutes that she will stand there and coach doesn't care. read more

Coach Kristin has been an incredible swimming coach for my 7-year-old daughter. She started learning with Coach Kristin at Big Blue when she was around 6, and over the past year, we've seen tremendous progress. Now she's in Big Blue 2, and a big part of that achievement is thanks to Coach Kristin's dedicated teaching. Coach Kristin is not only responsible and professional, but also truly passionate about teaching kids. She always shows great patience, encouragement, and genuine care in helping each child learn and grow. My daughter loves her lessons and looks forward to seeing Coach Kristin every week. We feel so lucky to have had her as our first swimming coach! read more

We have enrolled our kid since he was 6 months old. We are very satisfied with Coach Brenna. She is amazing. She puts a lot of efforts to help our kid calming down and enjoying the time at the pool. Shout out to Coach Brenna. read more

We came from another big swim school to this one and our child has made made stride here. They do not summarize each visit BUT they do an excellent job on the app. Our son loves working with MKai and just got promoted and he wanted to stay with him. read more

Pretty great experience with the swim lessons, the facility, and the staff. We were able to do the first month discounted, but may not be continuing after this month since the regular price is pretty steep. We really liked how new and clean everything was at the facility and would recommend people to try it out. Random side note, I went to the restroom and noticed one of the male employees take a dump and not wash his hands at all before going right back to work. Not exactly something that parents want to see for people that are handling their kids. read more

We had a really positive experience with Big Blue Swim School in Tustin. We enrolled our baby last year when he was about 8 months old and appreciated that they offer classes specifically for little ones. The facility is bright, clean, and well-maintained, with a strong emphasis on hygiene. Since the pool is indoors, we never had to worry about the weather. They also provide bags for wet clothes, which is a thoughtful and helpful touch for parents. The staff is friendly and welcoming, and the instructors do a great job keeping kids engaged and comfortable in the water. The mobile app makes scheduling and managing classes easy, and they often offer good deals since they're new, which is a big plus. We haven't been able to go consistently due to our busy schedule and are currently taking a break, but we definitely plan to return. The only thing I would like to see improved is consistency with instructors, as we sometimes had a different teacher each week. That can be a bit challenging for babies who benefit from seeing the same familiar face. Overall, though, it's a clean, safe, and well-run swim school that we highly recommend to other families. read more

The whole place is heated and the instructors are really good and know how to handle the young age including toddlers. I was amazed with the quick results as well. read more

I have nothing but great things to say. We bright our child here after a bad experience elsewhere that left them a bit terrified of swimming and the water. The way our child has blossomed here with the program and coaches they have had been amazing. Our child is in a level now swimming laps and learning all the different strokes with constant corrections from the coach. A HUGE shout out to COACH KRISTEN. She's an AMAZING coach and is constantly working during every class. The attention she's able to provide to the whole class while also giving individual instruction every single lap and exercise is amazing and has been paramount to our child's progress in this current level. If highly recommend this location for general swimming lessons, kids afraid of the water, and actually progression and learning of proper technique. My wife grew up in swimming and water polo and has been thoroughly impressed with how they teach here. read more

My little girl has had an amazing experience at Big Blue. The staff is super nice and makes you feel welcome. My little girl loves coach Bianca. Coach Bianca is so sweet and nice with my little girl and all the other kids. I would recommend anyone to Big Blue Swim. We couldn't be happier with our experience. read more

Stopped by for soft opening and loved the place and the staff! We signed up after our trial lesson. We love that everything is indoors and because the facility is new, everything was clean and very open. We loved that there was a big lobby area where our toddler could run around and even color at a table with crayons! Highly recommend! read more

They have been nothing but amazing people. They are always understanding, accommodating, and flexible in a way that it's not about money grab, but really about the satisfaction of the curriculum and overall enjoyment. I can't really name every single one of them because we had so many different instructors, but the manager Nicole, instructor Joelle that I encountered have been nothing but fantastic. Also, the price is super affordable and kids have progressed so much from this. I am so happy to write this review. read more

Angela is an incredibly friendly and kind coach who makes every child feel comfortable and confident in the water. She is wonderfully patient and always encourages kids with so much positivity and motivation. Her experience truly shows read more

We've been swimming here since they opened and we have had such a great experience. My daughter has a hard time with new teachers, but not here. Everyone knows her and she loves all the coaches. They know her level and know to push her in the classes. She knew to swim before starting here, but her technique and endurance has improved so much. We love it here. It is also very clean and super convenient to shower right after class and change. read more

I just want to give a shout out to coach Angel! shes truly the best and very patient! She helped my daughter Lilly R. Gain her confidence and helping her make progress! I also want to thank Brandyn as well for being patient and helping my Mila on her swimming techniques. read more

Impossible to get a hold of. Takes a week to return phone calls. Can't delete card from system so you don't get recharged. Will not allow you to cancel. Advise against. read more

Both my kids had/have Coach Angela and Brenda. Both Angela and Brenda are fun, really encouraging and displaye alot of patience with my younger son. They make the clasesses really fun and interactive, which help motivate the kids to attend and participate in the swim classes. I would highly recommend these two instructors. read more

I had high hopes for this swim school because it was close by and was indoors, which meant we could continue classes throughout the wintertime. After about a month, we switched swim schools and oh my, the difference was shocking. The classes here are so robotic. I don't know how often they switch learning models but it felt like the same repetitive drills over and over again. My daughter had one makeup class left, so we came back, and the instructor was amazed at her progress. But even then, she wasn't able to move up a level because of age requirements. How's that supposed to help kids advance their swim skills? It feels more like a box-checking system than an actual teaching program. read more

We just finished our eighth lesson at Big Blue and I am so incredibly impressed with the progress my son has made. He's a very risk adverse kid and we were so nervous about him taking lessons even though we know he needs to learn how to swim. At his first lesson, he was so nervous that he refused to even get in the pool. The leadership team at Big Blue were so kind and let us reschedule our trial lesson with a 1:1 instructor. For the first few weeks, Kelly did an incredible job encouraging our little guy to get in the pool. After the 3rd lesson, he really began to flourish. He's enthusiastically participating in every activity, has loved every single instructor, and is so proud of himself. He's finally letting the instructors hold him in an assisted back float! This kid has never even let us lay him on his back in the tub with a half inch of water. We can't recommend them enough! read more

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The swim instructors are lovely. The issue is with the management and the business model. They promote free make up lessons but it's almost impossible to schedule a make up class. I have been told on multiple occasions to book at another location because they have no availability. Then the calendar to reschedule only goes 2 weeks out so it becomes a very time consuming process on the parent side to have to continuously check the schedule to see if there is a class that aligns with your schedule. Progress reporting is ambiguous. All the children are being taught the exact same. So if your student still needs help mastering a skill they fall through the cracks and progress is not made. Even when bringing it to management and being promised notes would be placed for the instructors attention nothing was really done. It was just to pacify my advocacy for my child. Quite frustrating. I ended up giving my 30 day notice to withdraw and attention to my son's process became even less during that last month. No more monthly charge = no care to help my child progress. read more

Only thing I could say is that: They are fxxxing awesome! Clean and professional facilities! So great! read more

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I love it because of the flexibility of their schedules to modify our sessions. The staff is always very friendly and attentive. The covered area is very accessible and the room temperature is very clean. The multiple changing areas, they simply thought of everything. Thank you very much. read more

Tried a trial class and we joined the school. The lanes are a little short compared to other school. Nice and clean changing room with only 1 shower. read more

The facility is super nice & all instructors are friendly as well. The only thing that didn't sit well with me is that there seems to be a high turnover of instructors. Literally every class my son has a different instructor. Again, they're all nice but every class the new instructor is learning my son's strengths/weaknesses instead of building on it every week. read more