Idonya still continues to provide outstanding opportunities for anyone looking to get certified in…read morethe Bay Area. My daughter did her rescue diver certification with Idonya and now feels ready to help others should the need ever arrive (although hopefully it does not!)

I had a great time getting certified with Idonya. She is knowledgable, patient, and we always had a…read moregood time at my pool lessons and even more once we got out to the ocean. There was plenty of flexibility on times to work with my schedule. I felt totally ready to go on my first dive in Thailand. Thanks, Idonya!

Training with Aaron is one of the absolutely best ways to learn to dive…read more If you're like me, you'll start by thinking you "need dive certification" and quickly realize what you actually want is to learn how to dive. I searched pretty widely to find the right person to train with and found Aaron. One of the things that inspired me to work with him is that he is a "career safety professional". He thinks about risk holistically. He manages to be highly empathetic and never push you beyond what you can handle, while simultaneously putting you through the exactly right amount of simulated disaster (that a normal school would never have the courage to do). He has the qualities of a great coach. He's able to keep a class on track, even for someone who asks a million questions like myself. He is patient, and he will not let you give less than what you are capable of. His prices are a steal (I hope he raises them). You get individualized instruction, and on top of that, you'll graduate into a group of alumni who continue to dive together. If you like to do things right, work with Aaron.

Aaron is a great diving instructor who takes the time and care to work with each of his students…read moreindividually to understand where they are at and what they need. As a first time diver, I was both excited and nervous, and struggled a bit with my buoyancy. Aaron was patient and funny and encouraging and by the end of day two at Monterey I felt much more confident and capable. One of the great benefits of Original Oaktown Divers is Aaron's commitment to community and a feeling of belonging. That is unique and something to be valued!

My husband joins me in giving this store and Trish in particular an enthusiastic two thumbs up…read morereview. We shopped at their beautiful and well equipped store and had a ball. Trish was so helpful and knowledgeable. No sales pressure at all. They have high quality merchandis. We took a refresher course in Walnut Creek today and it was EXCELLENT! My husband had some issues with his gear and, just like she was in the store, Trish was very patient. He had his breakthrough and completed his dive! The instruction team was very organized and available for help. Thanks to the store, thank you, Trish. What a great experience!

Ryan and his staff were extremely helpful and professional! I needed to rent some gear for a dive…read moreclass recently. They thought of everything, plus the were very organized and accommodating. Their gear was clean. worked perfect, and the staff support was terrific. I highly recommend Pacific Ocean Sports for your dive needs and I'll be using them again in the future.

Getting back into Diving after a long time out of the water. Deep blue is truly a full service…read moreshop, Steel, Rick and Dan are honest, kind, and so knowledgeable!!! Got me kitted up, classes and diving again!

From the owner: We are a full service Scuba shop. We carry most well known brands in the Scuba industry, such as…read moreAqualung, Henderson, TUSA, XS Scuba, DUI, Shearwater, and more. Selling a wide range of gear, such as great started regulators such as the Aqualung Helix Pro, to something more top of the line like the Leg3nd regulator, or with dive computers such as Shearwater Tern or Tern tx for Bluetooth compatibility, up to the technology impressive Perdix 2. From thin 3mm Aqualung shorties and wetsuits for outdoor water sports or diving in warmer climates, to thick 7mm Henderson Thermoprene wetsuits to help brace you for the cold California waters. Wide selection of styles, colors, and price ranges for masks such as the TUSA Paragon, to simple snorkeling kits like Aqualung's Hero set. We have a fully stocked rental department as well, with Aqualung Pro HD BCDs, Helix Pro regulators, Thermoprene suits and hooded vests, with a large supply of Steel 72 tanks, with other sized tanks such as HP100s available upon request. We have our own compressor and gas blending station complete with a large bank of compressed air on standby for quick air fills. Our Gas Blending station allows us to fill any mix you'd like for Nitrox and Trimix. We even have a couple adapters to fill not standard tanks, such as most Airsoft tanks. We have a pool on site that's constantly heated to 80 degrees and is 12 feet deep, perfect for Scuba classes. We also service most gear.

I've been coming to PSD for a while now, and it's easily the most welcoming shop in Sunnyvale. The…read morestaff actually knows their stuff. Whether you're looking for high-end gear or just need a quick tank fill for a Monterey shore dive.

The instructors are great however management leaves much to be desired and was quite an…read moreuncomfortable experience. Spent over $500 in certification and personal gear at this shop and yet such lack in service, felt treated like a cash cow with disregard to providing a positive experience. They forgot to include my wetsuit in my bin so during my ocean dives in Monterey I had to rent my own wetsuit on the day of my dives. Discussed this situation upon return of equipment and instead almost got charged with $55 for not capping the dust cap back on the regulator. Funny how they DO NOT stress or mention at all upon renting gear - you have to read it in the fine print. Which I feel the owner does on purpose for customers to pay out the extra $55. We ended up "breaking even" despite the huge inconvenience their mistake has brought upon me on my important certification days. Super disappointed with this shop and management. Please bring your business elsewhere.

Tristan was so helpful. I was looking for fins and booties and a hood for a snorkeling trip. He…read morewas so patient and knowledgeable. Highly recommend this place.

Just received a prescription mask that was made and shipped to SF in under 72 hours!…read more and I could not be happier Dexter is amazing and walked me though the whole process after calling and seeing if there was a chance to get a new mask before my trip next week It's rare you get good customer service these days and it's even more rare for "great" I can definitely recommend this place! Thanks again Dexter

All I can say is WOW! Just got back from a week in Hawaii on the big isle diving with Mauri Munoz…read morefrom Calidivers. A small group of us dove with white tip sharks, eels of every size, 2 separate pods of Hawaiian spinner dolphins, fish with colors too numerous to imagine, lava tube swim throughs and my favorite, a night dive with Manta Rays that came right to us and played with us just like over exuberant puppy

No contact phone number, are kidding me right now?!? Smh…read more _____________________________________________

It's already 1 month later and I'm still coming down from the high that was my experience on the…read moreNarwhal Dive trip to Puerto Vallarta for Pride 2024. For context, I'm a non-binary novice diver in my mid-30s. Besides the 1/2 day refresher course I took with Niko a month before the trip in the Bamboo Reef pool, I hadn't SCUBA dived since I took a semester-long college certification course over 10 years ago. That said, Niko and the other trip participants made me feel super safe and affirmed, both under and outside of the water. There was a nice mix of solo down-time and structured group options that suited my fairly independent travel style. I'm really looking forward to when the queer and trans-centered diving trip to the cenotes of Mexico drops in the next couple of years!

I took a trip with this organization to Puerto Vallarta and had a superb time. I would highly…read morerecommend them as an LGBTQ-centered dive organization! Whether you are interested in getting certified or are already certified and just looking for a trip, you'll have a blast.

This negative review is the result of the poor customer service provided by Hollis. In the last…read moretwo years, I have spent several thousand dollars on Hollis equipment because my local dive shop carries their line very heavily. I think the manufacturing and design of Hollis equipment is outstanding. But beware if you need Hollis to provide any service. You will disappear into the back hole of "we have your money, now go away and shut up." Shame on you, Hollis! In the last two years, I have purchased a BTR500 drysuit, a 500SE DC7 regulator setup, a 150LX DC7 regulator setup, F1 fins, an M4 mask, and an HTS 2 Buoyancy Compensator. I am a walking/swimming advertisement for Hollis equipment. But when my dive shop ordered a $65 yoke-to-DIN conversion kit (THREE MONTHS AGO), my money disappeared into that black hole of poor customer service. The dive shop tells me, "That's Hollis, it takes them forever." When I ask them to follow up, they tell me, "We have, they don't answer." So I contacted them myself. No response. Not even a "we have forwarded your e-mail to the proper department" e-mail. JUST SILENCE. Hollis is building a reputation for poor customer service. I can only hope that this review will accomplish two things: People will stay away from Hollis until they improve, and Hollis will get the message. Hollis, get your act together and start placing an emphasis on customer service.

From the owner: Dependable and innovative technical diving equipment for your personal exploration needs.read more

I signed up with Jon Prins for the beginning freediving course and highly recommend it. First, we…read moredid a remote lesson over Google Video Call where Jon led a group of ~8 students through basic safety, equalization, and breathing exercises. Then we did a morning and afternoon dive at Breakwater cove in Monterey, where we met Brandon, our instructor. I was impressed and pleased that John brought three or four instructors out so each instructor only had ~3 students. Brandon was an excellent teacher and helped me feel comfortable in the cold water and was patient and conservative while we practiced new techniques. On top of that, he really drove home the risks and dangers of freediving, more so than any of the books or videos I've seen so far. Overall, I highly recommend Fins and Foam for freediving and will be joining them in future dives. Their focus on safety and contagious passion for diving provide a responsible and fun environment. Pro tip: I learned you can get seasick just by being in the water. Dramamine could be a good idea, my buddy and I both ended up nauseous after many hours in the sea.

Wow! John and team were not only easy to work with but insanely knowledgable. If you want to get…read moreinto free diving they have everything you would need to get started and if you're already certified they have a rich community to join with consistent dives weekly. If you're even thinking about it - just do it!