Amazing place, Aiden at the rental window made the process quick easy and just an overall awesome…read moreexperience. Definitely will be back!

Great Open Water course with Dive Master Seth Tufvesson! Can very highly recommend this Dive Master…read moredue to his breadth of knowledge about diving and the ocean, communication skills and his energy, willingness and patience to teach not only practical and required diving skills, but also the conceptual understanding for why these skills are necessary. I learned so much to enable future dives. Great teacher! The assistant dive master,Ted Moulter, also was encouraging, and went out of his way to go over principles, assist in learning skills, help with equipment weight adjustments. Wonderful and personable. Can't say enough good things about this amazing team and OE. Gina and Anisha, who assisted were helpful and encouraging. And Savanah in the rentals was so efficient and positive . It's truly a testament to how great the OE company is that everyone is so positive and friendly there. THE place to go in San Diego! Thanks so much!

I give one star for the girl that helped me the first time I came in. However after explaining…read morethat my wallet was stolen with my card inside of it I was told I needed to get My PADI cert number from them so that I could rent a regulator set up and a tank. After spending the day tracking that down finally having house of scuba be the ones that were able to get that info for me, I felt as though because the earlier interaction with the previous employee was positive i would return and rent the gear. Big mistake. Little bit of insight, my regulator stage one and two were in storage and some mice decided to feast on my hoses. Long story short I was in need of a set today so that I could do a recovery job tomorrow morning. After jumping through hoops and tryjng to stay loyal to the original store beyond land adventures. I returned to find some new guy working the desk. He tells me that he needs more than my cert number to be able to rent the gear. He calls the other employee who vouches for me and then asks her if she knows how to input that into the computer to make things work. They have a brief talk and he ends it with I will figure it out. After about five minutes he proceeds to tell me that he can't rent the gear because he has no way to look up my info. I have the PADI app which clearly states that I am certified as a rescue diver. Plus my number. Then I ask him if he could sell me gear and he says no they don't sell gear to anyone not certified. So I ask him if I was new at getting into diving and wanted to be certified with my own gear so that I was trained on how it worked with a professional his response was that they don't do that. i Have never been to any store or bought any dive gear online and been asked for my certification card. So now that I have wasted my whole day finding out the information they asked me for only to be denied at th time that house of scuba or ocean enterprises are closing I get that fake response of I'm sorry so we just can't help you. If you read between the lines it says I don't want to do the work to figure out a way to make this workout for you. . I highly recommend that if you are going to need anything dive related that you look elsewhere because clearly they are not interested in making money. I will tell you one thing I miss the good ole days when Ricks diving locker in Escondido was still around. Rick was always helpful, insightful, and knowledgeable as well as being a great guy overall. It's no Wonder that shops are closing due to internet sales. Today I wasn't even able to get what I needed at a store that carries everything I needed. looks like I am gonna have to go online and get what I need too bad I will prolly miss out on this work today though.

Me and my two kids (16 and 17), just got home after finishing our last certification dive for our…read moreSSI Open Water course. If you're looking for a dive shop that has great instructors and staff, Beyond Land Adventures is it! My wife was worried about me taking my kids in the pool and worse, the ocean, but no need to worry! The instructors and dive guides are super patient and helpful. We started with Chris, who did our two pool days with us, and 1 ocean dive. Because of the rain a couple weeks ago, the rest of the weekend was cut short. They worked with our schedule and we were able to finish our ocean dives this weekend. Chris was super patient and calm, especially with my nervous 16 year old daughter. I was bummed we wouldn't get him as our instructor this weekend until we met Spencer, who was equally as good! He, Lynsey, and Sean were our instructor and guides this weekend. All super patient and amazing people! The other staff back at the shop are equally as great. Had to switch out a couple pieces of equipment we sized wrong. No worries, they were great helping us switch to the correct size. Their shop prices might seem high when you're getting your first bits of equipment, but if you've done your homework, you'll find they're actually about the same price as Amazon and online scuba stores. Yeah, you might get 10% cheaper, but why gamble? BLA will back up everything they sell us Thanks again BLA! Can't wait to do our first scuba in Cozumel over spring break.

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!

DO NOT do business with this company, they do not honor their sales…read more Order was not received but hit cc, answer was that they did not want to do the sale unless it was at a higher price.

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 can't recommend Zach's Scuba Shack highly enough…read more Zach is a top-notch scuba guide who knows the La Jolla dive sites like the back of his hand. From the start, he clearly explained the conditions and what to expect. When the day we initially chose turned out to be less than ideal, he was flexible and helped us reschedule for the following day, which ended up being a fantastic dive. His calm, casual demeanor immediately put me at ease, especially since it had been a couple of years since my last dive. Underwater, Zach was attentive and thoughtful, pointing out marine life we absolutely would have missed on our own. The rental gear was also excellent--clean, high quality, and thoughtfully prepared. He even had the correct weight setup ready for each diver, which made the whole experience smooth and professional. As a local, I plan to dive with Zach again to continue learning the area and progress my diving skills. If you're diving in La Jolla, Zach is the person you want guiding you.

This snorkel adventure was awesome! When I called they gave me all the information I could possibly…read moreneed, secured directions, & were very friendly. The day of the tour, everything was explained to our group from equipment to how the tour would run. I enjoyed meeting the new people and had a blast during our tour. Rich was our tour guide who was super knowledgeable and fun. I can't wait to take another tour with this company. Definitely a 10/10!! Oh!! They even took pictures and emailed them to us!! So no need to bring your phone or camera.

Tour guide was knowledgeable and the location was beautiful. I wish we had more time and got to see…read moremore.

Going diving with great white sharks was an absolute dream trip for me, and after a lot of research…read morewe chose San Diego Shark Diving Expeditions for a trip to Guadalupe Island. The booking process / communication was excellent and the trip was absolutely amazing! The staff was wonderful - so happy to answer any questions and share their knowledge, the food was spectacular, and we saw sharks every day! I have so many good memories of the trip, and my husband and I are hoping to go back!

I booked two dives with Doc and his crew and was greatly impressed with the operation…read more From guiding me through how to prepare and what to pack, to meeting us before boarding with gift bags and Shark stories, Doc was there. The crew was fantastic - safety first - Captain, mates, dive masters, all phenomenal but I have to draw special praise to the hostesses and the Chef and galley. They go out of their way to make sure you have the best trip of your life. I loved it so much I did it again next year. Both of my trips we saw lots of sharks and the water was super clear. I highly recommend the trip, it's a magical place to be. https://youtu.be/_zTtB2RjCjQ

This company is the same as Nautilus Liveboards. What a terrible experience!…read more I booked the great white shark cage diving trip off of Guadalupe Island in Aug 2022. I was notified that access to Guadalupe was restricted. Initially, I was understanding when access to Guadalupe was restricted, and Nautilus allowed me to rebook for August 2023. Unfortunately, access was again restricted, and this is where my frustration began. Nautilus refused to allow me to reschedule for the following year, offering instead to apply my deposit ($900) to one of their other trips, however none of the alternatives provided a similar experience. When I requested a refund of my deposit, I was informed that I needed to speak with President Mike Lever and the only means of contacting him was via email. Despite multiple emails, I received absolutely no response from Mr. Lever. Attempts to follow up by phone resulted in vague responses from the staff, promising to remind Mike Lever to respond. This lack of communication and transparency was not only unprofessional but also left me feeling ignored and mistreated as a customer. To escalate the matter, I involved the Department of Consumer Protection from my state, hoping to find a resolution. Nautilus's response, through their attorney, was dismissive and unhelpful, essentially claiming that my state had no jurisdiction and I had no right to a refund. I am not one to leave negative reviews, but this experience has left me deeply disappointed and frustrated. It is disheartening to encounter a company that not only fails to deliver the promised services but also evades communication and appears to keep deposits without providing any reasonable alternatives or solutions. I sincerely hope that Nautilus Liveboards takes customer concerns seriously and addresses these issues properly. I caution others to think twice before considering doing business Nautilus Liveboards or Mike Lever. They appear to now being conducting business under SharkDiver.com to avoid the negative press/reviews from so many that they have stolen money from.

Diving with the great whites EXCEEDED my expectations! It was an adrenaline filled vacation seeing…read morethese mighty sharks in action. The crew aboard was fantastic - knew all of our names by the first day as well as our preferences for hot drinks, meal orders, etc. And they were helpful getting us into and out of the cages safely and quickly. The Great Whites put on a dramatic show and having a marine biologist and a shark conservationist aboard deepened our understanding and experience. I highly recommend Shark Diver for a thrill of a lifetime!

I absolutely LOVED my trip to Guadalupe Island on Horizon Charters! It was a once in a lifetime…read moreepic adventure that I intend to repeat. Everything about the trip was perfectly coordinated. The owner called ahead of time to make sure I was all set for my trip to San Diego. Upon arriving at the dock, we were warmly greeted and handed a cold beer. The crew were friendly and knowledgeable. The food was great. The beer was cold and plentiful. We saw tons of Great White Sharks. One day we had eight circling the boat at the same time! The crew who run this charter are professionals. I felt safe the entire time and I had a blast. This trip is five stars all the way. I highly recommend Horizon Charters!

Had the pleasure of spending a long weekend with Horizon Charters on San Clemente Island. Amazing…read morefirst liveaboard experience! Captains Spencer and Cary ran a fantastic ship. Our Divemasters were Will and Frank, Crew Cameron, Tias, and Russ, and last but not least we had Shea and Laura making delicious food in the galley. I had no idea what to expect since this was the first time I spent the night on a boat. Needless to say I was totally blown away! Horizon has everything you could possibly need from comfy bunks to a wonderful staff and a dryer right onboard. Everyone was extremely attentive and friendly which was helpful for a newbie. I felt completely at ease throughout the trip, especially getting in and out of the water. Nitrox fills were anywhere from 29-31% and they even filled my tank for whatever my next dive may be! Some of my favorite dive sites on the trip were Inside Boiler, The Arch, Petter's Wall and Twin Peaks. I'll upload a few photos, as well. Thank you so much for an awesome trip, Horizon Charters! Looking forward to my next trip with you (hopefully soon!)

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

Two goods dives with Julian who was very knowledgeable, helpful and very patient…read more Highly recommended.

Had an amazing time! The instructors/guides were great. Loved them and loved the experience. We'll…read moredefinitely be back

Went snorkeling with Jesse on the advanced Cave tour. It was so beautiful! The water was a little…read morechoppy on the day we went and Jesse did a fantastic job of directing us on what to do, Keeping us safe, and staying patient with us. I had a complete blast and although because of the weather we weren't able to see much had a fantastic time. I would highly recommend for anyone looking to do something fun in San Diego