Evan at four years old learned how to swim and be independent in the pool! It's all due to the great instructors at Deep Blue. We started with the parent and me classes when he was 8 months and then transitioned into private lessons after turning 2 years old. And now he graduated to level 2. We highly recommend Deep Blue! read more

Deep Blue Swim School - Swimming Lessons/Schools Near Me - Long Beach, California

After more than **2 years of weekly private swim lessons**, my youngest child has still not passed Level 1. Unfortunately, the biggest problem isn't simply the pace of learning--it's the lack of measurable progress, inconsistent tracking, poor communication, and the apathetic attitude when I raised my concerns. We originally chose Deep Blue because I liked the idea of consistent weekly private lessons and convenient parking. The staff is generally friendly, but our experience varied significantly depending on the instructor. My older son eventually switched to Angela, and his progress has been excellent. As of August 2026, he is between Levels 4 and 5. Angela is also great about making up time if a lesson starts late and sometimes even starts early when she has an opening. This showed me that consistency and communication are possible. Unfortunately, my younger son's experience was very different. According to Alexa, after more than two years of lessons, he is a Level 1, "almost Level 2." I explained that I was extremely disappointed with this level of progress and that we would be ending lessons. Her response was simply, **"Okay."** No concern. No questions. No discussion about how they could have helped. No attempt to retain us. That response really summed up how I felt about our experience. What concerns me most is that after more than two years of lessons, my son still has very limited water-safety skills. I recently put him in a pool expecting that, after all this time in swim lessons, he would at least be able to float or get himself to the side. He could not do either without assistance. I have repeatedly raised concerns about progress with the front desk. I was told that parents are responsible for checking with instructors about levels and asking them to push for more progress. I was also told instructors sometimes forget to update the front desk because they are busy with back-to-back lessons. I'm sorry, but I'm paying **$360 a month for four private lessons.** I expect the school to track my child's progress and communicate that progress to me. I should not have to manage their internal tracking system. At one point, I was even told that instructors aren't always consistent about updating the front desk when children advance. How can a child take weekly lessons for more than two years and not have a consistently documented level or clear progress plan? The school knows there is a tracking and communication problem, yet the responsibility seems to be placed on the parents instead of fixing the system. I also suggested using an app or another system to communicate progress between instructors, parents, and the front desk. Our new swim school does exactly this, and the difference has been significant. I understand that children learn to swim at different rates. My issue isn't that my child didn't become an advanced swimmer. My issue is that **after more than two years of weekly private lessons, he still lacks basic water-safety skills, and there was little urgency or concern about it.** For us, two years was more than enough time to realize this wasn't the right swim school for our child. **We will be taking our business elsewhere.** read more

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All three of my boys attend here, including two with autism, and we've been coming for over a year now. The staff has been incredibly patient, kind, and accommodating with each of their individual needs. Finding a place where my kids feel safe, supported, and excited to learn is priceless. The facility is always very clean, the water is warm, and the atmosphere is calm and welcoming. I also really appreciate the convenience of having clean changing rooms available after lessons such a huge help for parents! My boys look forward to swim class every week, and I've seen so much improvement in their confidence and skills. I highly recommend Deep Blue Swim School to any family, especially those with children who may need a little extra support. They truly go above and beyond! read more

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My child has CP and she's been attending DBSS for about 11/2 and she loves it! She loves her teacher Ms Alexa . Very professional and patient with her. read more

AUTISM PARENTS PLEASE READ BEFORE SENDING CHILDREN HERE - This will be our last day here. I was truly heartbroken with ur experience coming here. My son is autistic, loves to swim, the water is very therapeutic for him. Him learning to swim is an important safety concern for me as autistic kids are high risk for drowning. After a few months I started seeing other kids get awards,"swimmer of month,etc. I started to wonder why my son never got any awards. Today when I asked - do you guys give all the students awards they said it's based on this chart (attached below ). This chart is unrealistic for most children who are special needs. Yet all over the wall are posters saying "autism awareness" and "autism acceptance " if you truly want to accept autistic children CHANGE your system! Anyone can put up a poster. Give ALL the kids who come awards. Bring back the fun in just swimming and having fun. Don't say you will teach a child how to swim when u will just take our money and let them splash around for 20minutes. My son is still working on potty training and he pooped in the pool and as soon as we walked in I'm asked about his poop times and they said they have to start checking his diaper before and after. Not even a hello. I found another place that caters to special needs children called -adaptive aquatics as special program for us. No favoritism no awards! 30 minute swim lessons! read more

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It is with genuine pleasure and without reservation that I recommend Deep Blue Swim School. My son has been enrolled in their program for three years, and the experience has been exceptional in every way. While the primary goal of enrolling him was, of course, to teach him how to swim, Deep Blue has far exceeded our expectations by offering a truly comprehensive and enriching environment. Key Highlights of Our Experience: Exceptional Instruction: The instructors at Deep Blue are highly skilled, patient, and effective. Within a short time, my son gained confidence and proficiency in the water, mastering skills that are essential for safety and enjoyment. A Nurturing and Uplifting Environment: The staff fosters a culture that is warm, encouraging, and positive. Every lesson is conducted in a cheerful and motivating atmosphere, which has made learning a genuinely enjoyable experience. Building More Than Skills: Perhaps the most unique and valuable aspect of Deep Blue is the way the school promotes a sense of community. The instructors, especially Mr.David, have gone out of their way to provide friendship and mentorship, helping my son build rapport and feel valued beyond his performance in the pool. Deep Blue Swim School is more than just a place to learn strokes; it is a place where children develop courage, discipline, and positive social skills in a safe, fun setting. We are incredibly grateful to Deep Blue for not only teaching my son how to swim but also for providing a nurturing and uplifting environment that has truly enhanced his confidence. I wholeheartedly recommend Deep Blue Swim School to any parent looking for a high-quality swimming program. read more

My oldest started at Deep Blue when she was just 16 months and attended until she was 5. She became water safe as a toddler and grew to love the sport of swimming through all her lessons here. My youngest started when she was about 17 months and still attends at 4 years old. I'm very confident in her water safe abilities and can see her passion for swimming grow as well. The staff has always been knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. I will always highly recommend Deep Blue. read more

I'm so happy I found a place that my kids genuinely enjoy coming to for swim lessons. They're all new to swimming, and Deep Blue Swim has made this such a positive and fun first experience. The facility is very clean, and everyone we've interacted with has been so kind and professional. We've had several instructors so far, and all of them have been sweet and patient, but I wanted to highlight a few who have made our experience extra special. Ms. Allyn has worked with all three of my kids at different times and has been incredibly kind, calm, and attentive--we'll truly miss her! Mr. Myles brings great energy, keeping lessons fun while still helping the kids push themselves. Ms. Angela and Ms. Sophia both helped my son through his fear of the water in such a gentle and playful way. Sophia's lighthearted nature and Angela's calm reassurance helped him feel safe, and now he actually looks forward to his lessons. Ms. Elizabeth is always so warm and encouraging, which my kids really respond to. Austin at the front desk is also always super friendly and helpful, making every visit a smooth one. I really appreciate how the instructors always take a moment to give feedback after lessons and reassure me when my son struggles. Thanks to their patience and care, he's made so much progress in just a month. read more

First off, I have not signed up for any program as of yet. My review is solely based on Austin. I took my 5-year-old grandson to the library today and asked him if you would like to take swimming lessons at Deep Blue, his response was no. So after we were done with the library we walked towards Deep Blue and the doors were open, so I told my grandson, let's go check out the pool and he was willing. Austin came out and greeted us. He asked if we wanted to see the inside and my grandson wanted to check it out. Austin was so welcoming, great interaction with customers. He gave me the information on the programs and answered all of my questions. Austin made it great experience today in checking Deep Blue. He was the first person that made contact with me and he made an exceptional impression. read more

Love this place! My kiddo has learned how to swim and keeps improving with her strokes. Great staff also!

My granddaughter attended Deep Blue from 18 months to age 3 1/2. we were so lucky to have coach Cora teach her how to save herself in an emergency situation as well as many others. Now my grandson is 2 years old and he is now I. the care of coach Cora going through the same program, as a grandparent it's nice to know they both can enjoy all their skills at the pool and beaches during the summer. Charlotte read more

My son has a blast no matter who he has lessons with we have been coming here for 4 years and he has learned so much. Ready to enroll the next baby! read more

I took my eldest here before the pandemic and fell in love, now that I have second child and she is totally different than my "easy" first I can definitely recommend deep blue the instructors had so much patience and knowledge on my little on, the facility is clean and there is so much sense of community. Ms. Elizabeth and Mr. Aiden have been excellent patient instructors highly recommen. read more

My six year old was fairly timid about going underwater and swimming without her PuddleJumper. That has all changed within a matter of two months after taking weekly lessons with Brianna at Deep Blue. My daughter feels safe, motivated, and challenged in a good way. She has gained so much confidence from her lessons here, too. We love Deep Blue. read more

Our little one was met where she was at; despite being on the spectrum her instructor Mr Allen was able to build rapport and earn her trust enough to have about 4 successful lessons so far. We will be committed to Deep Blue for the foreseeable future! read more

Love the 1 on 1 lessons, but I do wish the it's a little bit longer. Especially for the price. The indoor heated warm pool is nice so we don't have to worry about the cold during winter or raining days. The staffs are nice and great with my kids. read more

My daughter loves her swim school! Nancy is so kind, helpful and has outstanding customer service! My kids love her! :) Ms. Sara is very patient and helpful with my daughter. Leilani is also helpful and sweet! :) I enjoy bringing my daughter here and soon my son will join! Thank you read more

Deep Blue Swim School - Swimming Lessons/Schools Near Me - Long Beach, California

We have been attending Deep Blue Swim School since my daughter was 4 months old, and let me tell you, from the mommy and me classes to the private lessons, my daughter and I have been enjoying this swim school for 6 years now. The instructors and front desk employees are absolutely amazing, professional, and very friendly. A big shoutout to Miss Erika and Miss Samantha, who made my daughter water-safe by the time she was 20 months old. Now she is continuing to perfect all types of swimming. Thank you, girls and the Deep Blue team, for all your expertise and commitment to teaching our babies how to be water-safe and how to swim. We are forever grateful! read more

STAY AWAY FROM THIS BUSINESS. Worst service I have ever received- or rather never received at all. I was given a gift certificate to become scuba certified with deep blue at their Belmont Shore location. Was initially told that they were undergoing construction and had to wait for that to be finished in February. I, along with a few other students, were then told in August that we would be taking our courses with Eric Pendrey and that he would email us the schedule. We have only heard from him twice since then and he never set a schedule for us or even told us where we'd take the classes. We've tried contacting Jonathan Hall, our "coach", contacting the Belmont shore location which is now closed, contacting the bixby knolls location - all to no avail. STAY AWAY FROM THIS BUSINESS. read more

We've only had one class here so far (most of our baby love classes were at the Belmont Shore location). I really love the pool here! It's bigger than the other location and it's not as deep too. So there is more room to move around for the group classes. Another huge plus is that there are more changing areas! And more options to dress baby (closed door or out in the open). So wait time is shorter here. I love that they have a parking lot around the back too. We always struggled with parking at the other location which ended up taking extra time too. This location is farther away from us, but thinking about continuing classes here instead. Staff was very nice as well. Would recommend all around! read more

My kid has learned soooo much under the guidance of Ms.Cana. We had been to 2 different swim schools and being has been the experience EVER! The staff is friendly, kind, and easy to chat with if there are questions of billing or scheduling. You will not regret bringing your kid here to learn how to swim. The instructors are knowledgeable, encouraging, happy, and friendly. Thank you to the staff and management for being so awesome! read more

We had the honor of attending the parent and me class. Mr. Alan made it a memorable experience engaging with the babies and parents. I am thrilled to say we will be returning for more classes and eventually private lessons! read more

We decided to come back to Deep Blue and had a much better interaction. Nicole the receptionist is a sweetheart and very attentive. Ms. Cora, my son's instructor is the best. She is very patient with my 1 year old and understands how to work with him. Definitely much more pleasant now. read more

Mr Aiden and Mr David are the best. Our 2 boys have been going to the Bixby knolls location for almost a year. The staff is super friendly and the instructors are patient and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend. read more

I want to reply to the business owner/manager's reply to my review. First of all I never used foul language or yelled at anyone. The only member of his staff that was rude to me was Kaitlyn. Since I was bringing my granddaughters there for five years I never had an issue. I did not do anything you have accused me of doing. You were never there and did not see or hear how I was treated that day. My son in law was upset-but you lied to him regarding what really happened. He did not owe you an apology as I was the one who was treated badly. You were quick to believe your employee without asking me what happened. It's great to me that you kicked "me" out because we love our new pool and the teachers there. My granddaughters are happier and we have a dressing area to change their clothes after swim. Plus we don't have to be treated rudely by your rude staff. Maybe you should check on what they really do when your not there. read more

Mr.jayden is a great instructor my son looks forward to come learn new techniques! He has learned so much ever he started

Deep Blue is a great place for children to learn to swim. Instructors/coaches are caring and dedicated to kids performance. My 4yr old loves it, even when she makes up missed classes with a different coach. Thank you Deep Blue School. I'd encourage parents to sign their children early in life and invest in them without regrets. read more

One star is all I can give when I signed my son up about 3yrs ago, it's not the same. They don't update you on progress. They play favoritism, the manager Liz talks over you as your talking she's rude and finds an excuse over every complaint if you read the reviews you'll see. It's not worth what I was paying. During Covid they had this thing call wrap and go, so you have to have your kid ready to swim and after wrap them in a towel and change them in the car but not everyone would follow this rule, other parents we're changing in the bathroom and no one would say anything... also they don't update you on there progress on there swimming til months later to a year and that's if you ask and the manager tells you that's up to the instructor but isn't she the manager to be on top of it... also on my sons last session I feel as if they told the instructor not to bother because all the instructor did was talk to my son the whole time very disappointing... the front desk is busy doing tik toks, and the manager talks about parents in front of parents as if we're not there all I'm saying is for the $195 a month for 20min sessions it could be run better. Ofcourse I was gonna get a reply back like this go figure. Just happy to take my son somewhere where the vibes never change. And it has nothing to do with tuition etc but thanks for pointing that out. Once again I hope it gets managed better by someone else who cares. Thank you. And I felt I shouldn't complain as the manager should keep up with the issues that are pretty obvious. The fact that you have to go back and fourth with the customer is pretty sad. You obviously have no work ethic or professional manager skills. It's pretty pathetic. read more

I honestly wanted to love this place, my son had a blast here and he was starting to show growth. As a family we were so pleased with the instructors and how much he enjoys going to his lessons. After months of lessons I have reach my end with this location. I truly despise their customer service and unnecessary strict policy, you would think that your dealing with airport TSA and it's just a swim school for children. Smile a little bit! have an understanding with parents. The culture here is "You Snooze you Loose" no accommodations, meanwhile you're paying $45 for 20 min. swim lesson. In my opinion go somewhere else, they practice terrible business practices and It's impossible to directly contact the supervisor RED FLAG!!!! Happy to go somewhere else :) read more

My family were racially discriminated by a worker at Deep Blue. She questioned how old my daughter was, assuming we were trying to cheat the 18months rule. There were 5 other families there for the class and we were the only minority family; there were 2 other boys that looked the same age as my daughter but they were not question about their age. Hmmm, wonder why??? read more

Our granddaughter took the discover scuba class and had the best time. Learned a lot and cannot wait to get certified. Really enjoyed Deep Blie The instructor Maaika was very good and patient. read more

Instructors were super attentive to my child's needs. The pool looked clean and smelled clean ( I know pools and smell is a thing hahaha) front desk admin was always helpful read more

I had the worst experience with this swim school. The cost for classes is $175 for 4 classes 20 mins each. It's a bit pricey but I said what the heck let me give it a try. WORSE DECISION I MADE. One they skipped you on time if someone running late and then it's your turn to go they don't roll the time over. I contact the front desk about it and they just like I will talk to the instructor. Also if you don't continue membership , they only give you one week to use your token(to make up a class), and you better not have an emergency because they will not let you reschedule and also there's no REFUNDS. It's honestly not worth the money to me for the time or read more

They offer or worst service ever. They tell you anything and are you signed up And if you have any issues down on the road about anything they they are not going to help you And so you will get did you read the fine print we are not refunding anything Make sure you ask questions before you sign your kid up What are wasting time and money read more

Wanted to leave Miss Cora a review. She's an amazing swimming instructor. I'm taking her adult private classes and she has helped me immensely to get over my fear of water . She's patient, kind, and very detailed . I started not knowing anything and I have always been afraid of getting into a pool or just attempting to learn how to swim. After week 5 I am confident enough to get in a pool and know basics to survive and stay afloat and will continue to work on my swimming technique. Thanks Miss Cora ! I can finally start exploring the water at 31 years old . read more

My family and I have been taking my son since he was three months. We love swimming and deep blue is the best place to go. We love Brandon he is an amazing instructor that truly cares. Swimming consists of many different activities, breathing techniques, floating and so much more. The school helps parents and children bond while instilling basic safety while swimming. read more

Deep Blue Swim School - Swimming Lessons/Schools Near Me - Long Beach, California

Our daughter has been coming here for 5 years. All the instructors are wonderful....Our favorite is Ms. Erika ! She has learned so much and loves coming here. She is on the 5th step in swimming, one step away from completing her certification. She currently started the stroke clinic which will get her ready for junior life guard. The instructors Mr. Michael and Mr. Brandon who are the stroke clinic instructors are amazing! Our daughter will be turning 6 years old this July! #watersafe#deepblue read more

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We absolutely love this swim school, the teachers are excellent, the front staff (Leilani & Nancy) are always a pleasure. We've been coming here since Isaac was 1 and he's made excellent improvements. read more

One- No instructor's of color WORKS there. Two -When arriving on time the instructor's choose who they will give extra time too. If you are late or on time. Read Between the lines..... Three- The children are suppose to received a snack instead, the Black children are force to beg for their snacks. Leilani and Nancy force my son to beg for snacks. This is because they have a personal issue with the mother. As professional, you never take out your personal feels on the child. This is because these so called adults who are really children do not have any children of there own, or life skills with interacting with adults. Four-My child was man- handle today by SARA. Sara stated that my son is strong, Therefore man handing him was suppose to be necessary. I also notice that she was speaking to him in a loud voice as if she was agitated with him about something. People read between the lines. Five- The staff parks in the handicap section during works hours. Therefore the customers do not have access to the handicap parking. My family and I are Long Beach natives. (Old-School dating back from 1959). Anyone that came from era hear me when I say. Stay away from Place. With that kind of services it will not be long before they are sued. read more

My daughter has been attending since 8months Old, she is now 19months and can do so much! We love watching her love for the water and watching her skills grow so fast! The staff is always kind and friendly! Ms Kim has been our daughters swim teacher through her Parent and Me classes, all the way to her private lessons. She is very talented, and firm yet gentle with our stubborn daughter. Ms Kim has helped our little one to grow in her swim/water safety skills, and for that we are thankful. Also and Leilani has always been a happy friendly face from the moment we walk in until we leave, she is on top of our scheduling and payment needs as well as any questions we have. Couldn't be anymore happy with our experience there! read more

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