I was stoked on the trip to Catalina Island with Blue Holic Scuba. As a full time dive professional, having worked worldwide it's easy to see when a dive shop has a passion for what they do and a fresh operation. What sold me on choosing Blue Holic as opposed to spending a little less money booking everyone "à la carte" style with other companies were a few key things. The trip leaves on an early ferry which isn't always available to book on your own, so you can make the most of your day and still get back in time for dinner. Additionally, they have a porter which hauls your gear to casino point making the walk much less taxing and finally they offer 3 dives while most others are only 2 at a comparable price. All in all, Keline and the crew took great care of me and from what I observed and overheard they offer expert instruction and had multiple classes with happy students and provide a great and fun atmosphere for every experience level from green students to dive professionals. -Capt Gregory Lewandowski PADI MSDT #240550 Owner, Sub-Surface Marine Solutions Subsurfacemarine.com Liquid Origins UW Photo & Video Liquid-Origins.com read more

I took my open dive certification course here and cannot recommend them enough. All of the instructors I had have been incredible, and they make sure that every session has a good instructor to student ratio (the most I've had was 4 students per instructor). They also only offer boat dives as shore diving can turn off a lot of people to diving as it's so hard for beginners. Due to weather, my scheduled dive got cancelled, and I was worried that I would not be able to get certified before a vacation where I was planning to dive. Keline and Harry were extremely accommodating and went out of their way to make sure that I could go on my final dive to get my license. Will definitely be coming back for future scuba trips with them or if I decide to pursue a different certification read more

This is a fantastic place to become certified as a Scuba diver. The team is incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and patient. Not to mention, they are very likable . I wholeheartedly recommend them! read more

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Such an amazing experience! Keline is the best instructor and made me feel so so safe, comfortable and prepared. Thank you so much Keline!

Basically, if you say you open at a certain time, you should be open. It's 10:29 right now, and no one is answering the phone and the door is still locked. I arrived exactly at 10:00 and have been waiting ever since. I've never seen such an irresponsible shop before. read more

I got certified through Blue Holic Scuba years ago! I felt confident during my dives and the test! Since then I have done multiple dives. The staff is organized, fun and trustworthy! I highly recommend them! read more

This is an incredible dive shop and school. It's a top drawer establishment with dedicated, very experienced, and VERY NICE and caring instructors. I have not had an easy time with my recertification after many years of not diving and the instructors and owner/operator Harry have patiently helped me get over my stumbling blocks. This is a very safe and effective school. Definitely recommend if you want to feel strong and confident as a diver, and their dive trips are a blast. Excellent all around!! read more

The morning started off well. Help loading onto the boat, patient rental gear fittings, and a warm breakfast! As we were all sitting around have a good laugh and telling stories, a crew member came onto the boat and informed us that one of the engines was an the fritz and the trip would have to be cancelled. Keline, realizing I was from Pittsburgh, Pa and had traveled to California to dive, found myself and 4 others a spot on another boat diving the same area. And as an added bonus (being a single diver) found me a diving buddy who was also a crew member. This is by far above and beyond. Isaac (my dive buddy) was great to dive with, and very patient with the newer divers in our group (group of 4). I would most definitely recommend Blue Holic Scuba, as well as the entire Sundiver crew. A+ in every way. read more

It's never too late !! I was able to get open water license with Blue Holic Scuba for me to enjoy when I retire All of their instructors changed my view of the world. Thank you! ! Blue Holic scuba is the absolute best! read more

Blue Holic Scuba - Free Diving Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I went into the shop with my friend and met Harry Jung, owner. He was very pleasant, friendly, knowledgeable. After spending some time with him, I can immediately tell he is very passionate about scuba diving.He wanted to make sure we are very satisfied with our purchases. He gave us many different options. His shop had good amount of selections of gears and different classes offered throughout the month. I told him it's been awhile since I last five and he even offered us to use the pool. Thank you:) Not only did we walk away with BCD t but are booking boat dives to San Miguel and possible rescue dive course :) see you soon Mr Jung. I am super excited! read more

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I was referred to Blue Holic Scuba from a friend of mine and decided to stop by the store to buy my gear that I had researched and got recommendations from. I've been diving for many years now and have always rented but realized the amount of rental costs over the years was significantly more than purchasing my own equipment. Plus you don't have to worry about run down rentals.... I met with Harry, the shop owner, and went through items I researched and Blue Holic had it all in stock and in my size. Harry was extremely knowledgeable about the equipment and he is a really friendly guy. He liked my selections as he uses the same gear I selected which helped as he was able to explain more in detail from his own experiences with the equipment versus what he would have read in the specs. It also helped me as I have friends and family that own similar equipment as the items I selected. I was at the shop for probably over an hour picking out my gear, having it set up, and trying on different wet suits to ensure the best fit and comfort. Harry understands as these items are very expensive so you want to make sure it fits before you leave. Harry installed all my gear for me including my weight belt. One great benefit of purchasing as Blue Holic is that the shop offers a life time warranty on the equipment purchased. Harry assured me that if I have any challenges or issues with the regulator and BCD, I could come back. It made my purchashing decision much easier and gave me peace of mind in spending what I did. I would definitely recommend Blue Holic and making the drive out here if you are not in the area as Harry and his team is great to work with! read more

Blue Holic scuba is the absolute best! Such a caring and kind group of people run this business, I can't say enough. I have been wanting to do my PADI cert for quite some time now and I am so happy I chose them. Keline, Josh, Daniel and the whole crew really make the experience straight forward and all the safety very comprehensive so you can really enjoy the dives. Super excited to head back out with them soon! read more

Just finished my open water scuba cert with the Blue Holic Crew. All I can say is that Keline and Gabby did a phenomenal job helping me get what gear I needed. When we were in the shop Harry the owner could come in and make sure that we had everything we needed. If you're a beginner like me then you will know far more and will want to scuba way more often after taking this course with Blue Holic. I had Joseph as my instructor and he is definitely one of the best teachers they have. He makes sure while maintaining safety that you will also have fun. I would recommend this shop to anyone. read more

Got my PADI Open Water certification through this shop and I'm glad that I did. The staff are knowledgeable experienced divers that can assist you through any problems and really force you to learn the required skills. The boat crew is cool and knowledgeable as well. No issues whatsoever I only wish we could take the written exam when we please instead of having to physically be at the shop during a specific time. Besides that, I would highly recommend this shop to any friends and family of mine and anyone looking to become a certified diver! I would also like to give a shout-out to my instructor Joseph for instructing me and guiding me along the way. He never let me lose my composure and always makes sure his students are cool calm and collective. Scheduling all my future advanced dives with him going forward! 5/5* read more

On a recent trip from Phoenix, I stopped Blueholic for a tricky last minute need - a replacement Rx dive mask. They have a nice dive store on W Olympic with a great selection of equipment and services. But most importantly, the staff are top notch, really approachable, and willing to go the extra mile (or more!). In this case I called the shop and spoke to Keline to figure out options on a tight schedule before a Catalina Ferry. This required some express ordering of lenses from across town using FedEx. Of course, no surprise, FedEx screwed it up by trying to deliver at 8:30 when the business hours are 10-7 (sorry FedEx, this is on you, you do it to me in Phoenix all the time, and you need to get it together!). This was out of the control of Blueholic, but knowing I was on a schedule, they were not going to be daunted, and Keline spent the afternoon on the phone doing battle, and finally - when all else failed - sent an employee to the FedEx depot to retrieve it. Maybe more telling than this, when the employee Kevin rolled into the store with the lenses, Keline tried to slip him some cash and he refused it! Seemed telling of a great family business culture, and made my dive trip for certain. As we killed a few minutes waiting for Kevin to pull in, I also perused the equipment selection, and pricing - the shop definitely gets a two thumbs up. Thanks for making my dive visit happen (with a diver who could see!). read more

I received my Open Water Certification with Blue Holic Scuba and wow. The process was so much fun. Keline and the rest of the staff were very accommodating and supportive, I felt safe and taken care of during the whole process and got to make some unforgettable memories. Shoutout to my instructor Dan, who taught me all the necessary skills to be a safe and competent diver while also motivating me. Would 100% recommend to anyone interested in diving! Also got some high quality gear while I was there! read more

Found this place on Yelp and so happy I did! Joseph was my dive master/Instructor and not only was he very knowledgeable and experienced but he broke everything down step by step and made us feel comfortable as complete beginners. The whole certification process was a lot lengthier than I expected but it's well worth it. They make sure you're completely set up and when you finally get to dive in open water the experience is invaluable. I would recommend Blue Holic to any diver just starting out or experienced! read more

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Let me start by saying. Thank you so much HARRY (THE OWNER). FOR BEING one of the kindest people I've met in the FREEDIVING/SCUBA. COMMUNITY. the past few months have been very difficult for all of us . Financially and mentally, the covid-19 has changed our city and communities in the worst way possible. A few weeks ago I ripped my freediving fin after 5 years with the same fins. I was looking for the cheapest way possible to fix them and couldn't seem to get the correct parts online. So I googled scuba near me. And this shop came up. I've been going to a different shop for 3 years but they had to shut down due to covid-19. Harry took his time and try to help me. But unfortunately my fins were too old and the best solution was to purchase a new set. HARRY saw that i was in a situation where I have only 50$ in my wallet and looked at me and saw that diving is my passion and the only thing keeping me AFOLAT. He looked at me and said manny. What size are you ? And he went to the back of the store. And came back with a BRAND NEW PAIR OF FINS . SAME AS MINE. AND SAiD THESE HAVE BEEN used once. WOULD YOU LIKE THEM. I said I do, but I don't have the money. He said dont worry about it and said. Take these. (For free) HE GAVE ME A PAIR OF FINS. I WAS SHOCKED. AND SO MOVED BY hid kindness. God bless you Harry and I hope everyone realizes that you are the best scuba shop around Los Angeles. Thank you for being amazing. read more

Blue Holic Scuba - Thank you HARRY - Free Diving Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Highly recommend, specifically for the people like me who are absolutely new to the open water diving world. At first, I was truly afraid being in the water and I took my a quit while to get comfortable being in the water. My instructors were very professional and knew exactly how to handle people like me. They have made me feel calm and comfortable at any fear I have faced during my diving course. Yet, It took me longer then others to get used to water, controling my breathing and comfortable, controling my buoyancy and all the techniques. My instructors have been amazingly patient through all my obstacles and thought me everything step by step. For that, I am truly glad that I have took my first diving course with Blue Holic Scuba. Here i am now certified diver who is very excited for my future oceanic adventure. Thank you very much everyone at Blue Holic Scuba. Yet, to mention Blue Holic Scuba have got a best team here Thank you, thank you, thank you! read more

Blue Holic Scuba - Free Diving Near Me - Los Angeles, California

RENTERS BEWARE I am a onetime customer of Blue Holic Dive Shop It all started with an honest interest in getting my two young thirteen year old boys certified as PADI divers. We rented two BC's, Regulators and wetsuits from Blue Holic as a part of our certification program. Although, I am not recommending this company and their facilities for any PADI certification, my two boys did get the certification intended. It is with the manner in which I was treated as a customer renting equipment that I have serious reservations regarding the tactics and possibly integrity of this staff and company. Specifically, the day returning the rented equipment is where my real problems unfolded. The only two employees present were Keline and Josh. As directed, I began carrying the rental equipment from my car to a storage area located at the rear of the store. I might note the storage room was a complete disorganized mess with piles of equipment piled all over the room. I was told to pile the equipment on the floor. On my second trip at my car Josh offered to help and grabbed one regulator from my car and the other was carried by me into the storage area. I placed the items I was carrying on the pile of items I previously left. On my third and final trip carrying the balance of items, Keline was there sorting through my pile throwing items around seeming to be agitated. Josh came into the room and Keline asked him where are the regulators. I said he took them and he said he only picked up one. I then reminded him that I carried the 2nd regulator and placed it on the pile and have no idea where it was moved to as all the stuff I brought in was now scattered all over the storage room. I rechecked my car and asked what happened to the one Josh carried in. He stated he already hung it up. I looked in that room and noted (pic attached) that there were many regulators hanging on the wall. He said the only one he has is NOT labeled and the missing one is labeled # 4 which struck me as very odd that they would issue items with no ID label. I pointed out that there are many regulators on the wall that have no label and could very well be the missing one and perhaps mislabeled . His response was they are all accounted for. I told both Keline and Josh, I am positive both regulators were returned, one Josh carried in and the other placed in the pile under the supervision of Keline. Why in the world would I want to keep a very used regulator. I asked them to please verify it was not moved into another area and misplaced and I would check my car and home again as I was taking the wetsuits and BC's back home to rinse better with fresh water as request by them. I returned and informed them I don't have it. I also noted to them they never gave me a receipt for the rental and I asked to see the original which they had on a clipboard with the customer carbon copy still attached with handmade notes that I believe were not put on at my time of rental or I would have initialed as a very basic contract protocol. I was conveniently not given a copy at the time of rental which I confirmed with Josh. Unfortunately, under protest I was charged $1,000 for a regulator that was lost after giving them possession. read more

Had an incredibly memorable and informative weekend with the Blue Holic team for weekend one of my Open Water PADI cert. Can't thank Son and Michelle enough for their guidance. Great boat crew and dive to Catalina. Aside from my second weekend of cert I will absolutely be back for more dive trips with this crew. read more

so i visited this place last month with my friend and at first i was so scared because i never tried scuba diving or anything related to that. but once i got there, all those concerns were gone right away. All of the workers there were super nice and kind enough to teach a noobie how to do everything! Look for Daniel and Calvin they teached me so well and i was swimming like a mermaid within 30min lol Highly recommend if you are looking for fresh and special experience! read more

I got my scuba certification from this place in relatively quick fashion and at great deal. The instructor I had was thoughtful and patient throughout. And they also provided the best in Korean snacks. The shop itself is easy to find Parking is not plentiful on the premise but there was enough street parking All In all this place is pretty cool and I highly recommend it. read more

Me and my boyfriend recently completed the Open Water Padi Certification course here. Between the two of us, we worked directly with Son, Daniel, Josh, and Colleen. We very much valued their expertise, patience, & good humor. I would definitely recommend this place. We found a groupon for the course. And like the saying goes, "scuba diving is an expensive hobby". If we couldn't find a discounted deal that was at least somewhat local, we probably would have held off. There is a caveat in the groupon deal that you must purchase snorkeling gear to qualify for free rental of the "big-deal expensive gear". Me and my boyfriend already owned most of the things on the list. This could have brought our scuba dreams to halt, but Colleen was willing to work with us; and I thought that was really cool. If I did this course all over again, there would be a couple of things I would do differently, so I will pass on that knowledge to any of you that are shopping out where to get your certification. All and all, from start to finish, this journey is a 9 day thing. Day 1 you watch educational videos. It's a lot of information to digest, which is fine, because you get a book with a lot of practice test. As far as studying, weekends are out the question, because of all the fun practice sessions you have. So, over the course of 5 days, it took my boyfriend 5 hours to go through the book; me on the other hand, it took me 15 hours! Working full time made this very difficult. So if I had to do this all over again, I would have begun reading before our first meeting. I think if I had gotten at least half way through the book beforehand, I could have finished the book and still maintained a normal sleep schedule. So if you have a full time schedule, this is something you may want to consider. Then there are a few things I picked up from my fellow students, & things unique to me that I will be taking with me in the future. In the program, there are two (veeeeeeeeery early in the morning) boats trips to Catalina. One of the boats has a bunch of beds. I saw one of my fellow students sleeping with a sleeping mask, & I thought that was genius! So on the next trip I packed a mask & earplugs just in case. The other genius thing I saw was another student using Ikea's signature big blue bag to haul around all her heavy gear. Although me & my boyfriend plan to buy the proper storage devices to haul all this stuff around, it simply isn't feasible right now. So I thought this was a great, quick, cheap way to solve this problem, so I absolutely followed suit! Coping with the cold is also another big issue. We did this program in January. I am extra sensitive to the cold, & even have Raynaud's Syndrome, which basically means it doesn't take much of a temperature drop for my fingers & toes to go completely numb & turn white & purple. I bought booties & gloves from the shop. The booties did a fantastic job of protecting my toes. Because I am such a wimp, my expectations were pretty low on how well these things would protect me. And the boots definitely did an amazing job! The gloves, not so much. But even with that said, if gloves do exist at a higher mm, I wouldn't waste my time buying 'em. You lose so much dexterity as it is. So anyways, the take away on that is: I should have packed my electric hand warmer to warm me up between dives; and now always will. The pool, even though warmed; for anyone extra sensitive like me, may want to be aware of that. In the 2nd pool session, I wore a vest hoodie wetsuit, maybe 2-3mm, that I bought at the shop, & that totally did the job for me. There are no words, pictures, or videos that can really encapsulate how cool the whole experience of diving is. My boyfriend has expressed how he really wanted to swim through a kelp forest. I thought, 'eh...doesn't sound great. But then we did! In Catalina! And holy crap! It was sooooooo cool! read more

Update! I did it! I passed all my certification tests and conquered my unexpected fear of the scuba in the ocean! Thank you Blue Holic team for literally holding my hand through the process:) read more

Joseph is an absolutely amazing instructor. The entire crew at Blue Holic are there to make sure your needs are met and they can all teach you how to scuba dive safely but my family and I will be using Joseph exclusively for all of our future training. Choose to make Blue Holic your scuba choice and you'll never regret it. read more

I can't say enough good things about this place! All of the instructors were so kind and helpful and made learning to scuba dive so much fun! The trips to Catalina were a blast and we all felt like family by the time the course was over. Between helping me pick out the right gear and being SO PATIENT while I l overcame fears and learned everything for the first time -- these guys have a real passion for what they do and I highly recommend if you are thinking of getting certified in scuba, this is the place to do it! I'll definitely be coming back for more certifications and dive trips! Thanks again for everything! read more

Blue Holic Scuba - Free Diving Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I rarely post a review, and this is one place that deserves it! I was out of the diving community for 15+ years and nervous about getting back into it. The Blue Holic Team made me feel so good and confident about my decision to start diving again. They lead me through a refresher course, and reminded me of how much FUN diving is on so many levels. They are professional, compassionate, knowledgeable, and just really good people. They welcome everyone, and if you're thinking about getting back into it, Blue Holic is the place to go! read more

This shop absolutely holds true to their 5 star rating. They really are a kind and welcoming group of people and provide exceptional customer service. I went through Groupon to get my PADI open water certification. I was considering two other shops, but I'm so happy I went with them. The instructors are so incredibly knowledgable and take true time to teach. I had Kaline for a pool session and Joseph was my open water instructor. I'm sure all of the instructors are great, but Kaline and Joseph were amazing! They were genuinely happy to celebrate my successes. I highly recommend this shop and the instructors! read more

I had a very unpleasant experience with the person that answered the phone. I wanted to sign up a friend for discovery diving. The complication was my friend did not know how to swim. The lady on the phone said that she was not sure how they were going to get my friend to get in the discovery class as she did not know how to swim. I had noted that the lady who answered the phone, the owner and I were a smart and creative people and that I was sure we could figure out a way to make it work. Needless to say things went sideways and she noted that I was being dismissive and combative, and hung up on me. I called back to ask to speak to the owner and she noted that I was again being dismissive and threatening because I said I was going to write a review on how poorly she handled the call. I would appreciate if Harry would call me to figure out what we can do. I still have faith in this store and what they stand for. What people forget is that one person is may $700 worth of sales but both online and word-of-mouth can amount to tens of thousands of dollars and future business. I personally rather write a positive review, as I don't enjoy writing bad reviews but when there is a lack of customer service or civility, I think other consumers should be aware of those aspects of doing business with anyone. read more

Blue Holic Scuba is amazing! Great selection and amazing, knowledgeable staff. I'm so happy we decided to stop in. I wanted to buy snorkel gear because rental gear has always leaked and been uncomfortable. Keline was so incredibly kind and helpful. She spent lots of time with me, going through every dive mask, explaining the pros and cons. She helped me find the perfect fit, and picked out a great snorkel that had a triple purge (not a thing I knew about, but something beginners like me really need!) We were also able to find great fins and socks. I am not a strong swimmer or water sports person and I was very shy going to this type of shop, but they were so friendly and made me feel comfortable immediately. Keline also told me about their scuba courses which are self paced and go as slow as scaredy cats like me need! Definitely will be back to the shop! And might try those scuba classes if I get brave enough! read more

Blue Holic exceeds all expectations!! I considered 2 other reputable shops in LA before choosing Blue Holic. Great combination of knowledgeable and laid back personalities, which makes scuba very comfortable. I went through purchasing basic equipment (mask, snorkel, boots, gloves, fins) open water certification (classroom and 2 awesome days of diving!) with this shop. Keline, Joseph, Daniel, Michelle and the shop owner Harry went above and beyond. After talking with the shop owner Harry the entire boat ride back from Catalina, I decided to buy scuba equipment and enroll in the advanced scuba certification. Harry gave me a GREAT deal on equipment which was BETTER THAN AMAZON OR OTHER ONLINE STORES. With a lifetime warranty!!Choose Blue Holic and you won't be sorry. read more

I'm currently getting my Open Water and Advanced Certifications, and every step of this process has been seamless. The staff at Blue Holic is very friendly and helpful, and they answered all of my questions (which I had a lot of). I came into the shop a couple times to do my lessons for the Open Water, and then we went to nearby pool for the pool lessons. The dive trips were also super fun and amazing experiences. They go roughly every other Saturday, and breakfast/lunch/snacks were provided. I'm also in a bit of a hurry to get both certifications since I'll be going on a trip in a couple months, but all of the staff members were really understanding and made sure that I would be able to finish it all up in time. Would for sure recommend them to anyone! read more

Went on a charter trip to San Miguel with the blue Holic crew and it was a great time! Everyone on the team was extremely helpful,welcoming, and knew what they were doing. These people have a genuine passion for diving which makes everything that much more fun. They also served some of the best food I've had on a charter boat. Would definitely recommend. read more

Superb instructors at this shop. Very thorough and I feel adequately trained for my very first dive. Would recommend this place for anyone getting into the diving world. read more

I'm planning to start to diving so I went to the shop yesterday. One of employee was helping me what should I buy also, they gave me a lot of information about diving. They are really kind and having knowledge of diving. You must go to the shop if you want to start. For sure! read more

I give Blue Holic Scuba 5plus stars! If you are interested in scuba diving this is definitely the place to start! As a beginner I had many fears and questions but the teachers here were so helpful each step of the way! I had so much fun that I forgot to be scared~ The teachers here are highly educated and professionals when it comes to scuba diving! I am so happy I chose BlueHolic Scuba for me! I hope u do too! read more

My husband and I got our open water certifications with Blue Holic before our trip to the Maldives. The whole team was amazing. Everyone in the shop was always super helpful and provided great direction to us newbies. Daniel, our instructor, was phenomenal. He was patient with me, despite my anxiety about this new experience. He also worked with our extremely challenging schedules and ensured we were able to get in all of our dives and training prior to our trip. When we arrived in the Maldives, the dive masters were incredibly impressed with our training and we ended up getting our advance open water certificates. Thanks to everyone at Blue Holic for introducing us to diving! read more

The most considerate and attentive dive center I've ever been to. Great service and great staff! Harry took care of me in helping me find what was right for my needs. He went out of his way to make sure I made the right purchases. At the end, he offered discounts on my wetsuit, dive luggage and rash guard. What a great company. I'm definitely coming back for one of their boat trips! Thank you! read more

Just got dive certified through Blue Holic Scuba. The owner, Harry and the instructor Daniel clearly know the world of scuba. I can't thank them enough for expert instruction, helping with gear selection and showing me the ropes during our open water dive. Went on the Catalina Casino Point dive with them last Sunday and it was incredible. Highly recommend to anyone who has even the slightest interest in scuba diving. They'll make sure you feel safe and well prepared. Thanks guys! read more